When asked what the top social barriers to accessing healthcare are, seniors put economic instability at the top of the list, a new survey found. Food insecurity came in second and lack of support and transportation access tied for third. The report was published Thursday by Alignment Health, a Medicare Advantage company. The online survey … Read more
Castell, the value-based care subsidiary of Intermountain Healthcare, selected Headspace to offer digital mental health services to members of select insurance plans in Utah, the companies announced Thursday. Santa Monica, California-based Headspace offers a range of virtual mental health services, including coaching, therapy, psychiatry and employee assistance program services. Castell works with payers, providers, health … Read more
Historically, the healthcare industry has had a reputation of countercyclicality. The idea here is that people are always going to need healthcare services and products, so the sector is less vulnerable to the effects of a greater economic downturn than other industries may be. But in the wake of the pandemic and the midst of … Read more
Heart health is a growing concern in the post-modern world, with people increasingly facing the threat of various heart ailments, thanks to unhealthy food and a sedentary lifestyle. The rising fast food culture, the dearth of physical activities, and dietary miscalculations all contribute to erroneous heart health. However, in this article, three aspects of heart … Read more
U.S employers’ healthcare costs will reach more than $15,000 per employee in 2024, representing an 8.5% increase from 2023, according to a new report. The Aon report, published Tuesday, analyzed healthcare costs for more than 800 U.S. employers representing 5.6 million employees. The projected 2024 increase is nearly twice the 4.5% increase that employers saw … Read more
Employers are facing a changing landscape when it comes to healthcare, whether it’s in regards to mental health concerns for their employees, cancer driving up health costs or the increase in prescription drug prices. To understand employers’ key concerns and their strategies to address these concerns, the Business Group on Health surveyed 152 large, self-insured … Read more
About 100,000 nurses left their jobs in the past two years, and another 610,388 are likely to leave the profession by 2027. This nursing shortage leaves those who are still working in the profession with insufficient capacity to handle patient needs, leading to high levels of burnout and emotional strain that end up driving even … Read more
It is often stated that children of today pave the way for the future of tomorrow. A healthy society relies heavily on the well-being of its youth, encompassing both their mental fortitude and physical health. Recognizing the significant role of fitness and nutrition in shaping the lives of young adults’ lives becomes paramount. Eating Mindfully … Read more
Artificial intelligence certainly isn’t new to the digital health field, but the sector seems to be in the midst of a new hype cycle. This one is focused on novel technologies like large language models and other forms of generative AI, said Alex Lennox-Miller, lead analyst at CB Insights, during a Thursday webinar. The healthcare … Read more
From diabetes drug to celebrity weight-loss secret to blockbuster drug, Ozempic has become a household name. Just a year ago, my patients at Yale School of Medicine had never heard of Ozempic. Now, they come to me asking for it by name. Ozempic (semaglutide) belongs to a new generation of medications called “nutrient-stimulated, hormone-based therapeutics,” … Read more