Safety is paramount in medical care, rooted in the most basic tenet of medicine: First, do no harm. But, although acute medical care presents myriad risks to patient safety, there is no category for…
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When Dr. Jennifer Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Homeward, was growing up in Winona, Minnesota, her first job was delivering parts from her family’s auto shop to rural areas. She now believes healthcare should…
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Cough, fever, and breathing difficulty could signal a Covid-19 infection. It could also be the flu. A Lucira Health diagnostic is now the first one authorized by the FDA to identify the culprit virus…
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Physicians spend more than 16 minutes on average per patient visit using electronic health records (EHRs), research shows. At a time when clinician burnout is at an all-time high, one company is trying to…
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The catastrophic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic – from both a public health and an economic perspective – will stay with us for a long, long time to come. We will likely refer to…
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I won’t delve into Covid-19’s impact on our country and healthcare system, but the one silver lining has been the market response to drive a better consumer healthcare experience. Virtual Care is having its…
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As Americans age—in particular Baby Boomers—there is a corresponding rise in home healthcare, fueled by a growing desire for convenience as well as many seniors’ desire to age in place. Before and especially during…
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A Fulcrum Therapeutics clinical trial testing a potential sickle cell disease drug has been paused by the FDA. With the clinical hold on the early-stage study, Fulcrum becomes the fourth company with a stalled…
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While most people don’t choose a healthcare career to drive profits, many soon realize that it’s impossible to support high-quality care without having a clear understanding of the financial realities of the business. This…
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Hemophilia A patients manage the chronic disorder with infusions administered as frequently as every two to three days. The FDA has approved a Sanofi drug designed to last longer in the body, giving patients…
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