Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Sees Largest One-Year Decline
January 18, 2020
Breakthrough treatments for lung cancer and melanoma have driven down cancer deaths, seeing the largest ever decline from 2016 to 2017.
Health Management
Air Quality a Better Predictor Than Income of Who Will Use More Healthcare
January 17, 2020
Research appearing in the ninth annual health information technology issue of The American Journal of Managed Care shows health systems can predict which patients will use the most healthcare just by collecting their age, gender, race, and address.
Data is the Foundation for the Shift to Value-Based Care
January 16, 2020
Achieving success under the expanding influence of value-based care models.
Food Bank Study Results in Improved Outcomes for Adults With Prediabetes
January 15, 2020
Feeding America food bank conducted a study hsowcasing the important role food banks play in the food security and health of high-risk populations.
Clemson and MUSC Work to Improve Health in Rural Communities
January 15, 2020
A pilot program created by Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina will be serving residents in rural communities of South Carolina by offering healthcare services.
Pivot Launches Solution to Help End Vaping Epidemic
January 14, 2020
Pivot's initiative to stop people from smoking cigarettes has expanded into programs through a Carrot Inc. and Pivot partnership to help reduce the use of vaping.
Ride Health Raises Millions to Coordinate The Medical Transportation Ecosystem
January 14, 2020
Company delivers first real-time ride coordination platform to improve access to care and patients' ride experience.
Recovery Services Prevent Cyclical Overdose
January 14, 2020
An innovative post-overdose clinical intervention program offers insights into how to close one critical gap in care for this patient population.
Obtaining Oral Care Services Can Influence Self-Confidence
January 13, 2020
Recent Cigna study found negative oral health wellness impacts a person’s self-esteem, especially when faced with obstacles maintaining oral care.
Virtual Reality-Based Group Therapy Benefits Cancer Patients
January 13, 2020
A new study highlights the effects of virtual reality on group therapy for young oncology patients.
