MedCity Influencers Coverage - MedCity News https://medcitynews.com/category/medcity-influencers/ Healthcare technology news, life science current events Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:32:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 228111745 Addressing Healthcare Workforce Shortages Beyond Band-Aids https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/addressing-healthcare-workforce-shortages-beyond-band-aids/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/addressing-healthcare-workforce-shortages-beyond-band-aids/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:31:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126869

Solving this problem will require a multi-pronged approach that includes recruitment, technology, and help from lawmakers.

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From Recalls to Reliability: Tools to Ensure Software Safety in MedTech https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/from-recalls-to-reliability-tools-to-ensure-software-safety-in-medtech/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/from-recalls-to-reliability-tools-to-ensure-software-safety-in-medtech/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:28:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126866

Cutting-edge technology empowers developers to proactively detect and mitigate issues before they cause problems, reducing recalls and fostering trust in the industry.

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How Covered Entities and Pharma Companies Can Better Collaborate on Drug Discount Programs https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/how-covered-entities-and-pharma-companies-can-better-collaborate-on-drug-discount-programs/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/how-covered-entities-and-pharma-companies-can-better-collaborate-on-drug-discount-programs/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:06:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126859

Three things drug manufacturers and CEs can do to build trust and enable effective collaboration

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The Potential for AI in Drug Design https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/the-potential-for-ai-in-drug-design/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/the-potential-for-ai-in-drug-design/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:08:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126668

Despite misconceptions about its use, artificial intelligence (AI), through modalities such as machine learning models, is poised to enable companies to expedite the drug design process. 

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Reimagining the Language and Translation Space for Patients https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/reimagining-the-language-and-translation-space-for-patients/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/reimagining-the-language-and-translation-space-for-patients/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:34:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126819

Lack of adequate translation and interpreting services isn’t just an inconvenience, it is dangerous and potentially life-threatening.

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For Community Hospitals, Curing Payment Confusion Requires Patient Friendly Solutions https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/for-community-hospitals-curing-payment-confusion-requires-patient-friendly-solutions/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/for-community-hospitals-curing-payment-confusion-requires-patient-friendly-solutions/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:12:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126805

Strengthening patient financial education with the help of digital payment tools could be key to consumer engagement and cash recovery.

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How Good Referral Pathways Impact Vascular and Overall Health https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/how-good-referral-pathways-impact-vascular-and-overall-health/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/how-good-referral-pathways-impact-vascular-and-overall-health/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:29:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126815

As with so many other conditions, in vascular health, patients often need to be seen within a few days or weeks, but current referral systems drag on for many weeks and months.

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Navigating the Tricky Climate of Health Tech Funding https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/navigating-the-tricky-climate-of-health-tech-funding/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/navigating-the-tricky-climate-of-health-tech-funding/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:23:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126812

Getting would-be investors—and the right kind of investors—to notice and care about your company requires a robust strategy.

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How Regulatory Ambiguity is Impeding Healthcare Innovation https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/how-regulatory-ambiguity-is-impeding-healthcare-innovation/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/how-regulatory-ambiguity-is-impeding-healthcare-innovation/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=127105

America should be a global leader in healthcare. Instead, we rank last among our peers, and outmoded regulations are holding us back. 

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Rapid Translation of Therapeutic Discoveries into the Clinic through Purposeful Collaboration https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/rapid-translation-of-therapeutic-discoveries-into-the-clinic-through-purposeful-collaboration/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/rapid-translation-of-therapeutic-discoveries-into-the-clinic-through-purposeful-collaboration/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:01:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126442

How academia and biotech can team up to bring impactful new drug therapies to patients faster

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Mental Health and Aging: The Role of Primary Care in Overcoming Barriers to Treatment https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/mental-health-and-aging-the-role-of-primary-care-in-overcoming-barriers-to-treatment/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/mental-health-and-aging-the-role-of-primary-care-in-overcoming-barriers-to-treatment/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:10:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126648

Physical and mental health are inextricably intertwined — senior-focused primary care can help bridge the treatment gap

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Closing the MSK Care Gap in Time for the Silver Tsunami https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/closing-the-msk-care-gap-in-time-for-the-silver-tsunami/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/closing-the-msk-care-gap-in-time-for-the-silver-tsunami/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:53:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126666

The biggest generation America has ever seen is officially aging and consuming more MSK care as they do so.

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Healthcare’s Smokejumpers: Filling Critical Clinical Gaps with Independent Contractor Physicians https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/healthcares-smokejumpers-filling-critical-clinical-gaps-with-independent-contractor-physicians/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/healthcares-smokejumpers-filling-critical-clinical-gaps-with-independent-contractor-physicians/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:45:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126624

What if working with independent contractor physicians is the key to unlocking a more stable sustainable healthcare workforce?   

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Healthcare Errors: It Is Time to Tackle Them, Not Tolerate Them https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/healthcare-errors-it-is-time-to-tackle-them-not-tolerate-them/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/healthcare-errors-it-is-time-to-tackle-them-not-tolerate-them/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:45:06 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126531

We call for our partners in practice, education, and industry to join this effort to make our healthcare settings safer for all patients. 

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Applying Non-health Payment Experiences to Healthcare https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/applying-non-health-payment-experiences-to-healthcare/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/applying-non-health-payment-experiences-to-healthcare/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:11:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126650

When it comes to consumer – and patient – preferences for payment options, security and speed reign supreme. 

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Preventative Care: The Right Approach to Improving Endpoint Security https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/preventative-care-the-right-approach-to-improving-endpoint-security/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/preventative-care-the-right-approach-to-improving-endpoint-security/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:47:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126645

While firewalls, network monitoring and other security practices are imperative, it pays to give more thought to how to better secure endpoint computing.

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The Promise of AI for Independent Health and Wellness Practitioners: More Time, More Money, More Freedom https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/the-promise-of-ai-for-independent-health-and-wellness-practitioners-more-time-more-money-more-freedom/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/the-promise-of-ai-for-independent-health-and-wellness-practitioners-more-time-more-money-more-freedom/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126663

The introduction of AI into solo or group practices can assist in completing administrative tasks, organizing information faster, and supporting effective, personalized care.

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Tackling the Loneliness Crisis at Scale https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/tackling-the-loneliness-crisis-at-scale/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/tackling-the-loneliness-crisis-at-scale/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:42:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126617

The solution requires healthcare providers, community programs, and social services to work collaboratively to develop broader community-based approaches.

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Healthcare’s Data Problem: So Much Data, yet So Little Data Fidelity https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/healthcares-data-problem-so-much-data-yet-so-little-data-fidelity/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/healthcares-data-problem-so-much-data-yet-so-little-data-fidelity/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:06:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126574

As the volume of healthcare data accelerates, health system leaders must take critical steps to elevate the quality, completeness and accessibility of data they capture, manage and aggregate.

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Making the Transition to Value-Based Specialty Care https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/making-the-transition-to-value-based-specialty-care/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/making-the-transition-to-value-based-specialty-care/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:37:17 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126612

We’re in for a bumpy ride near term, but value-based specialty care (VBSC) is coming and – if done right –  has the potential to transform how we care for millions of patients.

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As Interest in GLP-1s Explodes, People Living With Diabetes Need Structured Support To Ensure Effective Use https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/as-interest-in-glp-1s-explodes-people-living-with-diabetes-need-structured-support-to-ensure-effective-use/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/as-interest-in-glp-1s-explodes-people-living-with-diabetes-need-structured-support-to-ensure-effective-use/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:42:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126571

By working together to build an ecosystem of support around people with diabetes, the healthcare system as a whole can ensure that no one slips through the cracks.

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From Reactive to Proactive: How Precision Medicine Transforms the Break-and-Fix Healthcare System https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/from-reactive-to-proactive-how-precision-medicine-transforms-the-break-and-fix-healthcare-system/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/from-reactive-to-proactive-how-precision-medicine-transforms-the-break-and-fix-healthcare-system/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126525

Reacting to an adverse medical event after it has progressed to causing the patient to seek medical help is the least opportune time to address the underlying disease.

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The Senate Attacks on Pharma Put the Industry in Jeopardy and Consumers at Risk https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/the-senate-attacks-on-pharma-put-the-industry-in-jeopardy-and-consumers-at-risk/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/the-senate-attacks-on-pharma-put-the-industry-in-jeopardy-and-consumers-at-risk/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:25:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126394

Singling out an industry segment won’t solve the underlying problem of healthcare costs.

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Collaboration is Vital to Creating Inclusive Healthcare Technologies https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/collaboration-is-vital-to-creating-inclusive-healthcare-technologies/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/collaboration-is-vital-to-creating-inclusive-healthcare-technologies/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:57:50 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126387

The large-scale, multidisciplinary effort to improve the performance of pulse oximeters provides an example of the value of collaboration to solve problems and shows how industry partners can contribute in a significant way when they have a seat at the table. 

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Newborn Screening + Genome Sequencing: The Formula for Faster Rare Disease Diagnosis? https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/newborn-screening-genome-sequencing-the-formula-for-faster-rare-disease-diagnosis/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/newborn-screening-genome-sequencing-the-formula-for-faster-rare-disease-diagnosis/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 15:47:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126044

Now is the time for the entire industry to understand what newborn screening and newborn sequencing programs are, how they benefit the rare disease community, and how to maximize their benefits. 

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How Testosterone is Revolutionizing Menopause Care https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/how-testosterone-is-revolutionizing-menopause-care/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/how-testosterone-is-revolutionizing-menopause-care/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:38:37 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126263

Shedding light on misconceptions about testosterone and women’s health

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Experiencing BCBA Burnout? Why It Happens and Tips to Combat It https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/experiencing-bcba-burnout-why-it-happens-and-tips-to-combat-it/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/experiencing-bcba-burnout-why-it-happens-and-tips-to-combat-it/#respond Fri, 31 May 2024 16:23:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126482

What contributes to the stress and what BCBA employers can do to alleviate it

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Work Friction: The Sleeper Crisis Plaguing Healthcare Contact Centers https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/work-friction-the-sleeper-crisis-plaguing-healthcare-contact-centers/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/work-friction-the-sleeper-crisis-plaguing-healthcare-contact-centers/#respond Fri, 31 May 2024 16:08:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126430

How work friction takes shape, how it costs organizations, and how leaders can uncover long-term solutions

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Protect Personalized, Independent Kidney Care https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/protect-personalized-independent-kidney-care/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/protect-personalized-independent-kidney-care/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 16:16:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126385

A pending CMS policy could cause havoc for independent kidney care facilities and patients who need life-sustaining treatments.

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The Vital Role of Hospitals in Tackling Health Inequities https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/the-vital-role-of-hospitals-in-tackling-health-inequities/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/the-vital-role-of-hospitals-in-tackling-health-inequities/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 14:51:30 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126039

Hospitals and health systems stand at the forefront of advancing health equity and carry the heavy responsibility of treating illness while promoting wellness and reducing disparities in health outcomes.

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