A lawsuit filed in Florida claims that large insurance call centers enrolled people in Affordable Care Act plans or switched their coverage without permission in a scheme to make money. The call centers paid to obtain names of individuals who responded to misleading advertisements promising government subsidies. The sales agents then used this information to…
A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery found that patients who experienced complications following dermatologic cosmetic procedures had high rates of mental health issues. Survey results from 100 individuals showed that rates of anxiety disorder, depression, body dysmorphic disorder, and PTSD were significantly higher after complications….
Regular physical activity is important for heart health, with exercise lowering cardiovascular disease risk by reducing stress-related signaling in the brain. A study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital found that individuals with depression benefited the most from physical activity, with a 23% reduced risk of heart disease among participants who met recommended activity levels….
The Karnataka High Court rejected a dentist’s plea challenging the cancellation of their transfer to the position of Taluk Health Officer, stating that a MBBS degree is mandatory for the role. The dentist had filed a petition against the cancellation, but the court upheld the requirement of an MBBS degree for the position. The court’s…
Banner Health, an Arizona-based health system, is deploying Qventus’ perioperative technology across its organization after a successful pilot. Qventus, founded in 2012, offers technology that optimizes efficiency in healthcare settings. The perioperative software integrates with electronic health records and uses machine learning to maximize surgical caseloads. Banner is rolling out the technology to meet increasing…
The 2024 Spring Meeting of the ROI Faculty RCGP at Queens University Belfast had an ‘all-island’ feel, with presentations on clinical cases, cancer care, political challenges in Northern Ireland, and the role of general practice in society. Winners of the Clinical Case Presentation Competition from UCC presented a case for varicella immunization, while Trinity College…
Lark Health has appointed Darren Eckberg as its chief growth officer to lead the expansion of its AI-enabled GLP-1 cost-containment technology. The company offers digital chronic-condition management services aimed at reducing medication costs. Additionally, Parsley Health has named Chris Ricaurte as co-CEO to help with financial stewardship and strategic leadership. Similarly, Array Behavioral Care has…
Una encuesta reveló que casi una cuarta parte de los adultos que fueron dados de baja de Medicaid el año pasado ahora no tienen seguro. Las protecciones del programa durante la pandemia expiraron el año pasado, lo que resultó en la pérdida de cobertura para muchos. Sin embargo, casi la mitad de las personas que…
Dr. Edward V. Loftus Jr. discusses the use of interchangeable biosimilars in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a video exclusive for Healio. The availability of interchangeable biosimilars like Cyltezo, Abrilada, and Wezlana has increased access to costly medications for patients. Dr. Loftus explains that interchangeable biosimilars have been studied more than regular biosimilars and…
Telehealth company Cerebral has agreed to limit the use of consumer health data for advertising and pay $7 million to settle charges of disclosing personal health information to third parties. The Federal Trade Commission ordered Cerebral to stop using health information for advertising purposes. The company, known for providing counseling services and prescriptions for mental…
