A UK startup has secured breakthrough device designation for a prescription-based software product using virtual reality to treat people with serious mental illness. The designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should help speed adoption of the therapy, developed by Oxford VR, according to Deepak Gopalakrishna, the company’s CEO and co-founder. He credited the designation, in part, to a […]
Why Do I Love This Outdoor Voices Dress? I Can Go Braless, and It Has Hidden Shorts
My adoration for skorts knows no bounds. If I can avoid having my thighs rub together during hot summer days, I will take up the opportunity. That’s why I sprung at the chance to test out this bestselling Outdoor Voices One Shoulder Dress ($100) that customers rave about. It’s like the skort’s cooler big sister, with a sleek, modern design […]
Chronotope Buen Camino Perfume Review
Time to talk about Chronotope Buen Camino, a perfume I bought last year and have worn a lot! I haven’t really talked about this much because I liked it so much that it became one of those easy reach perfumes for me, and yeah, talking about something that’s just become a part of you and your routine is hard to […]
Biden unveils executive order to protect abortion access
President Biden signed an executive order Friday aimed at preserving some access to abortion services, but again acknowledged Congress has ultimate control over the issue right now. “If you want to change the circumstance for women, and even little girls in this country, please go out and vote,” Biden said. The executive order builds off some of the administration’s previously […]
Magellan Health names Derrick Duke CEO
Magellan Health promoted Derrick Duke to chief executive officer as the insurer and behavioral health provider develops and executes a new operational strategy, the company announced Friday. Duke rises to the top job after six months as chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Centene acquired Magellan Health for $2.2 billion in January 2021. Duke succeeds Ken Fasola, who accepted […]
OOO–Summer Break
Happy Friday, friends! I hope you have a nice weekend planned! As you can see, things have been a little quiet over here lately–the past couple weeks have felt like drinking from a fire hose. 🤯 Between crazy mom/family life and the heaviness of the world right now, it has been REALLY hard for me to concentrate on anything, let […]
Pro-Xylane in Skincare: What Is It, Benefits, and Products
Aging is a big deal in skincare, so every ingredient that can shield the skin against it and keep wrinkles away will always be welcomed. That’s why today’s focus stays on pro-xylane — a not-so-popular yet promising active developed by L’Oreal Laboratories you may have came across if you’re a fan of L’Oreal, SkinCeuticals or La Roche-Posay. These brands use […]
What to Know: Key Concerns for Adoption of Medical Devices Using AI
Guidance for Safe and Effective Medical Devices In 2021, the FDA, together with Health Canada and the U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, released 10 guiding principles to encourage the development of “Good Machine Learning Practice.” The intent is to promote “safe, effective and high-quality medical devices” that use AI and ML. This is welcome guidance for healthcare systems […]
Monochrome Outfits Guide & Examples – College Fashion
This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you purchase through our links. Please read our full disclosure here. In this post, you’ll find tips on how to style monochrome outfits. Fashion is fun. Styling an outfit is an amazing way to get your creative juices flowing. But, sometimes it can be overwhelming. Look, […]
CMS proposed payment rule includes major updates for ACOs
The CMS is proposing an overhaul of the Medicare accountable care organization program in an effort to improve equity. The plan, which includes efforts to get more providers into ACOs and particularly ramp up rural participation, was applauded by ACO groups. The changes for ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program would give some organizations more time to ramp up to […]