California is one of the latest states to agree to provide covered doula care to pregnant mothers receiving Medicaid. Despite the positive outcomes associated with doulas and the entire pregnancy process, the agreement has not been going very smoothly this time...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making an appearance in countless industries, which is allowing researchers and scientists to make state-of-the-art advances. AI has become a stronger presence in medicine and is even being used in practice settings such as heart...
By 2030, the rapidly growing immunotherapy industry is set to reach $277.1 billion. While this growth is good news for cancer patients benefiting from these treatment advances, it has started to pose a problem for some oncologists. There are clinicians who find that...
Current CDC data finds that about one in 31 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI). While hospitals can implement measures such as improved disinfecting protocols, equipment standards, and streamlined processes, another side to be...
Telehealth can make a world of difference in many areas of medicine. One such subspecialty is bariatric medicine, which is ever-growing due to the obesity epidemic in America. This specialization is a notoriously trying area since many patients are hesitant to...
People across all age groups have varying consumer health behaviors that impact payers’ bottom line. One of the most notable tendencies of younger generations is how rarely they rely on primary care physicians. While middle-aged and older adults regularly schedule and...
The pandemic has brought about an onslaught of changes -- some good and some bad. While a surge in drug-related deaths due to overdose has been a negative outcome, this has prompted some positive action in the realm of addiction treatment. Unfortunately, the United...
Digital health has presented many opportunities for people on all sides. Telemedicine and other forms of health technology have increased convenience and accessibility for patients, productivity for health care providers, and reimbursement for payers. But what most...
Due to supply chain issues and staffing shortages, many industries have seen prices skyrocket since the onset of the pandemic. One such area that has been affected is the pharmaceutical industry. But the inflation rate has been disproportionately impacting medications...
It’s shocking to think that a country as advanced as the United States has a maternal death rate that is continually rising. The most current data finds that there are now 17.4 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, which includes pregnancy, childbirth or subsequent...