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What Do Hospitals Want Out of Capacity Optimization Tech?

By Katie Adams Monday, December 19, 2022 6:48 PM

As hospitals continue to battle healthcare's workforce shortage and high levels of staff turnover, capacity is a significant pain point. When it comes to technology to help optimize capacity management, hospital leaders want solutions that can automatically identify and prioritize patients who are ready for discharge using real-time data, according to a new report.

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FDA Nod Makes Ferring Pharma Gene Therapy the First for Bladder Cancer

By Frank Vinluan Monday, December 19, 2022 6:37 PM

A Ferring Pharmaceuticals gene therapy is now FDA approved for treating bladder cancer that does not respond to an immunotherapy used to treat the cancer in its early stages. The Ferring gene therapy, Adstiladrin, turns bladder wall cells into tiny factories churning out a cancer-fighting therapeutic protein.

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Oscar Health: State of the Economy Is Top Health Concern for Consumers

By Marissa Plescia Monday, December 19, 2022 5:58 PM

An Oscar Health survey found that about 93% of respondents are "extremely," "very" or "somewhat" concerned about the state of the economy. Another 44% of respondents listed the economy as their top healthcare concern.

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7 Pet Peeves of a Healthcare Tech Reporter

By Katie Adams Monday, December 19, 2022 4:01 PM

Healthcare journalists source a significant amount of the stories they write from emailed pitches. To make the media relations process more fruitful for everyone involved, I laid out my top seven pet peeves as a healthcare technology reporter so public relations representatives have a better understanding of which behavior to avoid.

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Madrigal Drug Meets FDA's Twin Goals for NASH, Paving Way for FDA Filing

By Frank Vinluan Monday, December 19, 2022 1:32 PM

A Madrigal Pharmaceuticals drug for the fatty liver disease NASH has data from a pivotal clinical trial showing improvements in the organ. Based on those results, which sent Madrigal's stock price soaring more than 200%, the biotech is planning to seek what could become the first regulatory approval of a therapy for this metabolic disorder.

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Debunking 5 Tenacious Patient Engagement Myths

By Jeff Fuller Monday, December 19, 2022 1:28 PM

Through effective and purposeful engagement, frontline caregivers are able to build meaningful relationships with patients, show them that they are seen and heard, and empower them with the information and education they need to be better stewards of their own health.

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Patient Voice and Patient Choice: Essentials for Successful DCTs

By Kelly McKee Monday, December 19, 2022 1:11 PM

Historically, clinical trials have not prioritized the experiences of patients, who are required to frequently return on-site and engage with unfamiliar medical technology. They are often left in the dark regarding the data and health outcomes being collected through their participation.

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The Future of Alzheimer's Care: 3 Predictions for 2023

By Dr. Reza Hosseini Ghomi Monday, December 19, 2022 10:46 AM

By 2050 the cost of dementia in the US alone could rise to $1.1 trillion per year. Now more than ever it is critical to address the needs of individuals and families living with dementia. Fortunately, new diagnostic and treatment discoveries are paving the way for significant advancements.

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CMS Affirms Value of the Medicare Hospice Benefit's Unique, Holistic Care

By Laura Templeton Monday, December 19, 2022 9:07 AM

CMS is to be recognized for taking action to establishing chaplaincy codes along with other core services so that  hospice claims data on spiritual care can be collected.

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