“Patients are often willing to share their health data if it helps people with conditions similar to theirs.” — Jennifer Cubino, COO, BC Platforms At present, it can be a challenge for biopharma companies to gain access to health data due to diverse regulatory climates around the world. In a recent interview, Cubino discussed regulatory differences between the U.S., the […]
Texas has confirmed what appears to be the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox in the United States. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said in a release on Tuesday that the patient was an adult living in Harris County who was severely immunocompromised. Officials are investigating what role the virus played in the person’s death. […]
Nursing homes may get more time to certify temporary nurse aides hired under relaxed training rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. In revised guidance issued Monday, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it would grant individual and statewide and county waivers to facilities where barriers exist during the ongoing public health emergency, which is set to expire Oct. 15 but could […]
The Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS; Tacoma, Wash.) is planning to open a new behavioral health project in Mount Vista, Wash., according to the website columbian.com Situated on 11.84 acres, the project will include three single-story buildings each with 16 beds. Services will include medical screening, psychiatric and risk screening, psychological/biological/social evaluation, treatment, and peer support. The […]
BY KIM BELLARD We all – well, most of us – try to be agreeable. It’s usually a better social lubricant to say “yes” than “no.” It’s widely considered to be better for your career to be the one who always says “yes” instead of being the troublesome worker who often says “no.” “Yes, dear” is a safer marital strategy […]
MUSC Health (Charleston, S.C.) is building the $50 million MUSC Black River Medical Center in Lake City, S.C., to expand services, according to the website wmbfnews.com. The 64,000-square-foot hospital will replace two area medical facilities, Lake City Community Hospital, which was built in the 1950s, and Williamsburg Regional Hospital, which opened in 1965. The new facility will include: 25 inpatient […]
Building friendships is an important skill for children to learn. For some, it is a natural process, but most will struggle to one degree or another, and some will struggle severely. As a parent, you hold the vital role of reassuring your children of normal interactions and helping them overcome obstacles in relationships. It’s important to be supportive while still […]
Published on August 25, 2022 If you need 2023 health coverage, here are some important dates to mark on your calendar: Key dates for Marketplace coverage Open Enrollment starts Tuesday, November 1. Enroll by Thursday, December 15, 2022 for coverage that starts January 1, 2023. Open Enrollment ends Sunday, January 15, […]
Improving health equity is rapidly becoming a top priority across the healthcare industry. In the U.S., many disadvantaged populations experience systemic healthcare disparities that result in higher rates of disease, disability, and death. Members of these groups face pervasive obstacles due to their socioeconomic status, racial or ethnic identity, age, gender, location, and/or native language, and are more likely to […]