By Bryan M. Dunton Esq. – Wearables and health apps are no longer niche wellness perks but instead have become a cornerstone of modern wellness initiatives. Fitbit, Apple Watch, Garmin, glucose monitors, and app-based coaching programs promise to improve engagement, encourage healthier behaviors, and potentially reduce long-term claims costs.
From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, As long predicted, much of the federal government shut down on Oct. 1, after Congress failed to agree on spending bills that keep most programs running. Republicans need at least a handful of Democratic votes to pass spending bills in the Senate.
By Tiffany Goralczyk MSN RN CNL – While the nursing shortage has long challenged the U.S. healthcare system, the COVID-19 pandemic intensified its visibility as demand and costs surged. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts approximately 190,000 gross new job openings annually for registered nurses between 2024 and 2034.
By Kate Ruder – Patients have unprecedented access to their medical records, often through online patient portals such as MyChart, because federal law requires health organizations to immediately release electronic health information, such as notes on doctor visits and test results.
From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, Fired less than a month after being confirmed as head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Monarez appeared at a dramatic Senate hearing alongside another ousted CDC official and directly contradicted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s earlier testimony about why she was fired.
From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark legislation creating Medicare and Medicaid. Sixty years later, the programs represent a fifth of the federal budget and provide coverage to nearly 1 in 4 Americans.
Last week, the Prenosis team had the privilege of being in Chicago for the Unite for Sepsis Symposium, hosted by Sepsis Alliance with the Grainger College of Engineering and the Carle-Illinois College of Medicine. Researchers, clinicians, innovators, regulators, investors, and survivors all came together with the shared purpose to change the trajectory of sepsis.
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Prenosis recently presented a webinar with the Sepsis Alliance Institute, examining how advanced biomarker analysis improves sepsis detection and diagnosis. The presentation highlighted the significance of Prenosis’ personalized approach to this critical condition.
From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, Just days after his firing of the brand-new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a defiant Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. secretary of health and human services, defended that action and others before a sometimes skeptical Senate Finance Committee.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of August that we think deserve sharing again.
By Zelda Meeker – Ethics are universal across healthcare settings and providers and are an important element that drives safety, trust, and quality patient care. This may lead some people to wonder if nurses are held to the same ethical traditions as physicians.
From KFF News Network – Their latest podcast, ‘An Arm And A Leg’, This week, When a New York couple purchased a health insurance plan from a telemarketer, they thought it covered everything they wanted: doctor visits, tests, and medicine. But then came the unexpected bills for thousands of dollars, forcing them to skip crucial medical care.
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