Exec: Ditch paternalism & focus on the ‘accumulation of marginal gains’

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Top Story Sutter Health Exec: Ditch Paternalism & Focus On The 'Accumulation of Marginal Gains' Providers must abandon paternalism and treat patients like partners in the decision-making process when drawing up care plans, according to Chris Waugh, Sutter Health's chief design and innovation officer. Instead of prescribing a major lifestyle overhaul without considering a patient's unique life circumstances, providers should "recognize that it's about the tiny things and the accumulation of marginal gains," he said. Sponsored Content Keys to Enable a Hyperpersonal Delivery Care Model Presented by MedCity News & AVIA Join us on December 5th as we spotlight the benefits of adopting a hyperpersonal care model for patients, challenges that health systems face providing this care, and how they can overcome them. Sign up today to learn about the first digital flywheel solution for health systems.  Sponsored Content Heard at HLTH 2023: Carrum Health Presented by Carrum Health CEO of Carrum Health Sach Jain, talks about ways the value-based healthcare platform company is working with employers to reduce costs for acute care, particularly for surgery and cancer care. Watch Now

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Artera, Hyro Launch New AI Assistant For Providers' Websites Patient communications platform Artera teamed up with healthcare AI startup Hyro to launch a new chatbot-style assistant for providers' websites. Using the information already available on the provider's website, the chatbot can answer patients' questions 24/7. Some sample questions include "What are the office hours for the radiology department?" and "Where do I park for my visit?" Theseus Pharma Lays Off Staff, Explores Options Months After Toxicity Scuttles Lead Drug Theseus Pharmaceuticals discontinued its former lead program in July following the report of dose-limiting toxicities in two patients. Though Theseus has other assets in its pipeline, it has decided to explore strategic alternatives with the goal of "maximizing shareholder value." Ovia Health Launches New Fertility, Family-Building Offering Ovia Health unveiled a new fertility and family-building benefit for employers and health plans that includes financial support, care navigation services and one-on-one concierge support. Generative AI and Patient Care: It's All About the Content Ultimately, to get generative AI in healthcare right we need input from the clinicians who will use these tools – and who understand the ramifications of applying AI without first rigorously testing applications to ensure they are safe and provide clear clinical value. Resident Advocacy Has Changed Senior Care For the Better Senior care executives have the privilege and responsibility to embrace the profound changes brought about by resident advocacy. We can champion a new era of senior care that puts the individual at the center, honoring their unique identity and aspirations.

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