Gun violence is a public health crisis, and lawmakers are taking small steps toward treating it that way, said Kris Brown, president of gun violence prevention nonprofit Brady United. But there is still a long road ahead in the fight to protect American communities against gun-related injuries and fatalities, she said.
At the 5th annual HLTH conference in Las Vegas, healthcare executives from companies including Meghan Gaffney of Veda, responded to questions such as what's the difference between a positive and negative user experience in telehealth? They also previewed their plans for 2023.
By Frank Vinluan Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:16 AM
Sanofi submitted the first unsolicited offer to acquire Horizon Therapeutics, but Amgen ultimately won what became a competitive bidding process. Amgen says Horizon's drug lineup complements its own portfolio of autoimmune and inflammatory disorder products.
By Sean Duffy and Jennifer Goldsack Monday, December 12, 2022 6:57 PM
Virtual first care (V1C) – high-quality healthcare delivered virtually until it cannot be – will allow both new and incumbent providers to achieve success in the redefined value chain.
By Marissa Plescia Monday, December 12, 2022 6:05 PM
Yes Health provides concierge health coaching and services for weight loss and diabetes prevention, all through its app. After taking a short quiz, members will receive a personalized plan — created by the company's dietitians, nutritionists, fitness experts and psychologists — to improve their health. The app also offers an AI-powered service where members can take pictures of their meals to receive guidance on how to make them healthier.
By Marissa Plescia Monday, December 12, 2022 4:56 PM
Poplin sells tests for couples looking to know more about their health before they start trying to get pregnant. After traditionally offering their tests in labs, Poplin is partnering with Getlabs to reach consumers in their homes.
Software company Feedtrail recently launched a clinician retention workgroup designed to streamline the process of connecting employees to positive patient feedback. The first cohort involves four providers, including Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles and Huntington Hospital in Pasadena.
Among the takeaways from HLTH 2022 were the impact of consolidation on clinicians, behavioral health tools to help consumers manage stress and anxiety more productively, and how health tech and medtech companies are supporting remote patient monitoring and testing.
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