by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 11, 2024 | Mental Health, Tea Leaves
Gun suicides consistently outstrip gun homicides in the U.S. despite drawing less attention than other forms of gun violence. Suicide rates have increased in the U.S. over the past few decades and become a leading cause of death among young and middle-aged Americans....
by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 11, 2024 | Life Sciences, Tea Leaves
A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly won the backing of federal health advisers on Monday, setting the stage for the treatment’s expected approval for people with mild dementia caused by the brain-robbing disease. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 10, 2024 | Providers, Tea Leaves
Nearly three-quarters of health care professionals say the time or effort needed to complete clinical documentation hampers patient care, according to a survey published by the American Medical Informatics Association. Documentation tasks follow health care workers...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 10, 2024 | Payers, Tea Leaves
Humana and CVS, major players in the Medicare Advantage (MA) market, are anticipated to significantly reduce plan benefits and geographic coverage next year in pursuit of higher profits within the privately run Medicare program. This move could potentially lead to...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 10, 2024 | Mental Health, Tea Leaves
The Department of Health and Human Services has expanded the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program to include 10 new states: Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 10, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
Microsoft has introduced a cybersecurity initiative aimed at bolstering the defenses of rural hospitals, offering free and discounted technology services, training, and support. Collaborating with the White House, the American Hospital Association, and the National...
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