Why 1 health system embeds genomics into primary care

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Top Story Why 1 Health System Is Embedding Genomics Into Primary Care At Northshore–Edward Elmhurst Health, all patients are offered genetic testing as part of their primary care visit. This helps clinicians create more personalized care plans and facilitates earlier disease diagnoses, said Kristen Murtos, the health system's chief innovation and transformation officer. Sponsored Content Harnessing the Power of Phone Interactions in Healthcare Presented by MedCity News & Parlance A human touch makes a significant difference in healthcare call interactions where an automation-dominant approach would fall short. Learn More. Sponsored Content Heard at HLTH 2023: Trayt Health Presented by Trayt Health CEO Malekeh Amini of Trayt Health talks about the frustration of a parent navigating mental healthcare for young and adult children and the need for more coordinated care in the mental health space.  Watch Now

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BeiGene Strikes Deal for Global Rights to Ensem's Phase 1-Ready Cancer Drug BeiGene is expanding its cancer drug pipeline, landing global rights to an Ensem Therapeutics cancer drug candidate ready to enter the clinic. The drug targets CDK2, an enzyme whose excessive activity is associated with cancer progression. How One Company Is Addressing Health Inequities in Eating Disorder Treatment Eating disorders don't discriminate. Equip, a virtual company that provides eating disorder support, is trying to reach different populations by having a diverse care team and working with advisors from different backgrounds, said Kristina Saffran, CEO and co-founder of the company. Why Boulder Care's CEO Is Hopeful About the Future of Substance Use Disorder Treatment The DEA proposed a rule back in March that would roll back some of the Covid-19 flexibilities for the virtual prescribing of controlled substances, but has since extended the flexibilities. Stephanie Strong, founder and CEO of Boulder Care, feels confident that the DEA will continue to be open to the prescribing of these medications via telemedicine. Remote Patient Monitoring: Pioneering Healthcare Through Quality Assurance RPM has ushered in a new era of healthcare. However, navigating the complexities and challenges of this landscape requires a thoughtful QA strategy. Merck Neuroscience Acquisition Brings a Startup With Parkinson's, ALS Programs Merck's acquisition of Caraway Therapeutics adds programs for genetically defined neurodegenerative diseases. One of those programs addresses a target that was the focus of a different startup purchased by Merck in 2019. What Health Plans Wish the Healthcare Innovation Ecosystem Knew A California payer lays out the three things she wishes all entrepreneurs knew about how to bring their ideas to market most effectively and initiate successful collaboration.

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