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By Jeff Lagasse | 03:02 pm | January 03, 2024
Hospitalization rates are higher due to RSV as compared to Omicron in all age groups, though Omicron and flu show similar numbers.
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:22 am | January 02, 2024
Patients diagnosed with the coronavirus often have new psychiatric diagnoses, fatigue and impaired olfaction compared to the control group.
By HIMSS TV | 05:00 am | December 27, 2023
Challenges include labor shortages paired with SDOH issues of transportation, scheduling, caregiver support and inflationary pressures, says Brian Esterly, CEO of TimeDoc Health.  
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By CareCredit | 09:09 am | December 20, 2023
Survey shows consumers may postpone medical care if they cannot afford it, but payment options and financing plans might help[i].
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:51 pm | December 19, 2023
The lawsuit accuses Humana of cutting payments prematurely for rehabilitative care based on its AI model's "highly inaccurate" recovery predictions.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:06 am | December 19, 2023
Of the roughly 1.1 million enrollees who have opioid use disorder, just 18% receive medication to treat it, OIG said.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:26 am | December 15, 2023
A small mutational change could make the variant more apt to evade immune system responses, the CDC says.
By HIMSS TV | 05:00 am | December 15, 2023
Artificial intelligence gives the capacity for larger cohorts, as well as more attributes and decision points around patients, says Updesh Dosanjh, practice leader, Technology Solutions for IQVIA.  
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:44 am | December 14, 2023
Weight Engage is designed to drive better health outcomes and manage coverages, in part by making weight loss medications more affordable.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:58 pm | December 12, 2023
Humana says its environmental and sustainability efforts are rooted in science and designed to make a positive impact on climate change.