Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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Medical home model designed to boost quality, reduce national healthcare costs is falling short

A redesigned patient-centered medical home approach focused on addressing high-value elements of care increased ED visits and had no effect on primary care spending, a new study shows.

January 20, 2022

Patients waiting 5-plus hours in the ED before hospital admission face increased mortality risk

In fact, there was 1 extra death for every 82 individuals whose inpatient status was delayed 6-8 hours after arriving in the ED, population health experts reported this week.

January 19, 2022
overnight night shift attending radiologist burnout. A new policy statement from the American College of Cardiology highlights the importance of career flexibility—including the ability to change hours or work responsibilities when necessary—for cardiologists of all ages. 

Most doctors would trade a salary reduction for more free time

About 80% said they were happy prior to the pandemic, with about 6 in 10 now feeling that same way outside of work, according to new survey data.

January 17, 2022
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Investor-owned health systems and those with fewer PCPs linked to more low-value care

The JAMA Network Open analysis included more than 3,700 hospitals associated with 676 individual health systems.

January 17, 2022
Radiologists are receiving salary offers averaging $455,000 to start a new job in 2022, up from $401,000 in 2021.  

Mayo Clinic, Kaiser among health giants investing $110M into home care company

Baxter International, Global Medical Response and Cardinal Health also contributed capital to Boston-based Medically Home.

January 10, 2022

Large hospital system’s ‘uncommon’ acquisition moves bolster patient outcomes, experience

Hospital consolidations have more than doubled since 2009 and most evidence suggests patients suffer as a result, NYU experts explained in JAMA Network Open.

January 7, 2022

Centene clears regulatory requirements for $2.2B acquisition of Magellan Health

The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming days, the pair announced recently.

January 3, 2022
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New AI startup launches with $50M investment—former FDA commissioner named CEO

The company is focused on AI-powered blood tests that can potentially identify the early signs of cancer. 

December 10, 2021