Health human resource constraints in Canada have left millions of patients without timely access to primary care (PC), leading many to attend emergency departments (ED) to see a doctor. We evaluated changes in service…
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Overview of the 340B Rebate Pilot Program
The Trump administration has officially approved eight drugmakers’ rebate plans for a controversial 340B drug discount pilot program launching January 1, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative, unveiled earlier this…
Understanding the Burden of Rare Diseases
Rare diseases represent a significant challenge for both patients and healthcare systems worldwide. Research demonstrates that the collective burden of rare diseases is comparable to that of major conditions…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing biotechnology by accelerating advancements in drug discovery, genomics, medical imaging, and personalized medicine, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing healthcare costs. This review emphasizes the transformative potential of multimodal AI—systems…
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Dushyant Mishra, Co-founder and CEO of RapidClaims
A quick google (or generative AI) search will pour hundreds of statistics about the dire state of healthcare costs plaguing our nation. Whether it’s the fact that we…
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Professor Mike Lewis, scientific director for innovation at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) (Credit: NIHR)
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced more than £1.5 million…
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Background: Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs) pose significant risks to patient safety and increase healthcare costs. Mobile apps offer potential solutions for managing DDIs, yet their quality and effectiveness from the user’s perspective remains unclear. Objective:…
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Current Operating Margin Performance
Hospital operating margins continued their downward trajectory through July 2025, despite maintaining robust patient volumes across the healthcare sector. According to Kaufman Hall’s comprehensive monthly performance report, the healthcare industry faces…
Kimberly Smith, Senior Clinical Solutions Executive at Net Health
The transition from fee-for-service to value-based care (VBC) puts continued pressure on the healthcare industry, especially as organizations push to remain relevant in a competitive environment…
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Rising Trend of AMA Discharges
Medicare beneficiaries are increasingly choosing to discharge themselves from hospitals against medical advice (AMA), creating significant challenges for healthcare providers and the Medicare system. According to a comprehensive review by…
