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The Controversy Over Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A failed trial at the American Heart Association leads to pointed fingers at game-changing research on Vascepa, and counter claims of "manufactured controversy."
Automation in Health Systems and how it can be a Solution per Amy Dirks Stevens of AVIA
December 04, 2020
MHE's Briana Contreras spoke with Amy Dirks Stevens, EVP of Digital Strategy Performance and Practice Lead at AVIA health, for this week's episode of Tuning Into the C-Suite. The two talked about automation in health systems and how it can be a solution to challenges such as budget issues and creating more efficiency in the workplace. Also discussed were areas where health system leaders can begin to leverage artificial intelligence.
Bringing Humanity Back to Healthcare — Do Hospitals Need a Chief Burden Reduction Officer?
December 04, 2020
If the boom in new C-suite titles in healthcare — such as chief experience officer, chief growth officer, and chief analytics officer — “reflect new priorities and cultural shifts” inside organizations, what new titles should we be on the lookout for in the year ahead?
Hy-Vee Launches New Pharmacy Benefits Manager Subsidiary
December 03, 2020
The subsidiary, called Vivid Clear Rx, will provide PBM services to help the company's 88,000 employees better manage their healthcare costs.
Government, Drug Companies Gearing Up to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine
December 03, 2020
CVS and Walgreens are poised to vaccinate residents and employees of long-term care facilities. Dentists and optometrists are angling to be among the healthcare professionals who could administer the COVID-19 vaccines.
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Those with Opioid Use Disorder
December 02, 2020
As the world remains battling the coronavirus pandemic, there are still significant and unmet needs for those fighting chronic conditions and disorders like opioid use disorder (OUD).
Could the Pandemic Put an End to Medical Overtreatment?
December 02, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic may present an opportunity to hit a reset button on American healthcare that could winnow out unnecessary, wasteful services and prescriptions.
Biden's HHS Secretary: Possible Picks
December 02, 2020
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy appear to be the frontrunners for HHS secretary in the Biden administration.
Portion of US Consumers Likely to Switch Providers if COVID is Managed Poorly
December 01, 2020
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. patients are likely to switch to a new healthcare provider if their current health provider doesn’t meet their expectations for managing COVID-19 concerns.
Telehealth: A Tipping Point for Behavioral Health Providers
November 30, 2020
In a time of lockdowns and concerted efforts to avoid exposure to COVID-19, telehealth is not only the hottest topic in healthcare, but also a boon to providers attempting to treat behavioral health patients in a holistic and cost-effective way.
Improving Cancer Research Priorities in Light of COVID
November 30, 2020
The continuous battle in cancer research has unfortunately fallen a bit to the backseat due to healthcare's main focus on beating COVID-19 wildfires. To bring its needed attention back up on the ladder, Marie Lamont, president and COO of Inteliquet, a clinical trial software company, shares what took place in the drop of oncology-related activity and what can be done to improve.