Healthcare Reform

Protesters Blast NACHC’s Self-Serving Deal with PhRMA, says AHF

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torsdag, februari 15, 2024
Advocacy Group Opinion, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, White House, Federal Government, AIDS, State, Local, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, National Association, Multimedia, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Marriott Marquis, AHF, Conference, Pharmacy, American Hospital Association, D.C, Policy, Community, NACHC

This press release features multimedia.

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  • This press release features multimedia.
  • For more information on NACHC's deal with PhRMA: https://www.aidshealth.org/2023/03/community-health-centers-deal-walks-p...
    AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 1.9 million individuals across 45 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe.
  • To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org , find us on Facebook , follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and TikTok , and subscribe to our AHFter Hours podcast.
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Third Quarter Medicaid Market Share Trends by Mark Farrah Associates

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torsdag, februari 15, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Managed Care, Other Health, Health, General Health, Healthcare Reform, Health Insurance, Public Policy, Government, Insurance, Finance, YOY, MFA, PHE, Health insurance

Total Medicaid enrollment included nearly 85.8 million Americans, representing a year-over-year (YOY) decrease of over 2.2 million enrollees, as of September 30, 2023 (3Q23).

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  • Total Medicaid enrollment included nearly 85.8 million Americans, representing a year-over-year (YOY) decrease of over 2.2 million enrollees, as of September 30, 2023 (3Q23).
  • Mark Farrah Associates (MFA) analyzed third quarter Medicaid enrollment trends from its County Health Coverage™ database tool.
  • California was one of only thirteen states with a YOY increase in Medicaid enrollment, even with a negative quarterly change for 3Q23.
  • Florida Medicaid program declined by 552,000 YOY members, with nearly 48,000 enrollees losing coverage in Miami-Dade County in 3Q23, alone.

Chartis Unveils Top 100 Critical Access and Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals for 2024

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torsdag, februari 15, 2024
Public Policy, Government, General Health, Health, Consulting, Healthcare Reform, Hospitals, Professional Services, Other Health, Head, Rural health, Hospital, Rural area, INDEX, Access, Community hospital, Critical Access Hospital, Community

Chartis, a comprehensive healthcare advisory firm, today announced the 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and the 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals.

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  • Chartis, a comprehensive healthcare advisory firm, today announced the 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and the 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals.
  • Based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, this annual program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals.
  • It’s wonderful to see so many new facilities join the ranks of our Top 100 alumni.”
    Included among this year’s recognized facilities are 23 Critical Access Hospitals earning Top 100 status for the first time, as well as 19 Rural & Community Hospitals receiving their first Top 100 honor.
  • Two Critical Access Hospitals – Barrett Hospital & HealthCare (MT) and Brodstone Healthcare (NE) have each earned their 13th Top 100 award, while 14 facilities claimed their 9th Top 100 award in the Rural & Community Hospital category.

LEVO Naturals Announces Sponsorship of University of Florida Third International Kratom Symposium

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torsdag, februari 15, 2024
Retail, University, Healthcare Reform, Education, Other Consumer, Oncology, General Health, Women, Convenience Store, Teens, Public Policy, Government, Men, Clinical Trials, Vitamins, Supplements, Consumer, Health, Pharmacology, Senior, Research, Toxicology, Chemistry, Natural, Botany, Population health, Health policy, Florida College, Trial of the century

LEVO Naturals , a leading health and wellness company focused on innovative plant-based products, announced its sponsorship of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s Third International Kratom Symposium , taking place at the University’s Research and Academic Center in southwest Orlando on February 14 and 15.

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  • LEVO Naturals , a leading health and wellness company focused on innovative plant-based products, announced its sponsorship of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s Third International Kratom Symposium , taking place at the University’s Research and Academic Center in southwest Orlando on February 14 and 15.
  • The sponsorship reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to advance scientific research into the therapeutic potential of botanicals to address consumer needs.
  • The Third International Kratom Symposium brings together the world’s most preeminent scholars on Mitragyna speciosa (also known as Kratom), the native leaf grown in southwest Asia, and includes researchers from across academic disciplines including botany, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, clinical study and population health and health policy.
  • “LEVO Naturals has a longstanding commitment to support critical scientific and consumer research into the safe use of kratom products,” said John Clayton, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for LEVO Naturals.

Gozio Health Survey: Nine out of Ten Patients Want a Single Digital Platform for Managing Their Healthcare

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onsdag, februari 14, 2024
Health Technology, Health Insurance, Data Management, Other Health, Technology, Healthcare Reform, Practice Management, Pharmaceutical, Surgery, Apps, Applications, Managed Care, Hospitals, Public Policy, Government, Software, Health, Mobile, Wireless, Baptist Health, Prevalence, Pew Research Center, Patient, Pew, Research, Mobile phone

While a single platform is preferred, it’s not uncommon for patients to use two or more platforms, websites or apps to manage their healthcare needs.

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  • While a single platform is preferred, it’s not uncommon for patients to use two or more platforms, websites or apps to manage their healthcare needs.
  • The ability to manage healthcare through a single platform, website or mobile app was “extremely,” “very,” or “somewhat” important for 89% of respondents.
  • “It's imperative that we provide all the tools to support the patient's care journey in a single mobile solution.
  • Research aimed to identify consumer preferences related to mobile healthcare engagement and the importance of accessing healthcare via a single platform.

Chartis Study Reveals America’s Rural Hospitals Fall Deeper into the Red as ‘Care Deserts’ Grow Bigger

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tisdag, februari 13, 2024
Nursing, Consulting, Practice Management, Professional Services, Health, General Health, State, Local, Healthcare Reform, Other Policy Issues, Hospitals, Public Policy, Government, OB, Hospital, NRHA, Head, Rural health, Instability, Conference, Medicare, Patient, Congress, Uncharted Territory, Research, Environment, Obstetrics

“America’s rural hospitals have been battling against drivers of instability for more than a decade, but this newest research suggests this crisis has accelerated quickly to previously unseen levels,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

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  • “America’s rural hospitals have been battling against drivers of instability for more than a decade, but this newest research suggests this crisis has accelerated quickly to previously unseen levels,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
  • “To learn the percentage of rural hospitals in the red has shifted 7% and now includes half of all rural hospitals is startling and should serve as an urgent call to action for everyone invested in rural healthcare.”
    “We are seeing a rapidly deteriorating environment for rural hospitals,” said Alan Morgan, NRHA CEO.
  • Key findings from this study include:
    50% of America’s rural hospitals are operating in the red.
  • 55% of independent rural hospitals are operating in the red, while 42% of system affiliated rural hospitals are operating at a loss.

CareScout, a Genworth Company, Aims to Redefine Quality and Build Trust in Long-Term Care

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tisdag, februari 13, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Consumer, Seniors, Managed Care, General Health, Nursing, CMS, NPS, Net, Ageing, Medicare, Ecosystem, Patient safety

CareScout today introduced the CareScout Quality Network, a first-of-its-kind group of long-term care providers who meet high standards for quality, person-centered care.

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  • CareScout today introduced the CareScout Quality Network, a first-of-its-kind group of long-term care providers who meet high standards for quality, person-centered care.
  • “Quality measures today only meet the lowest common denominator of patient safety, which is important, but provides zero insight into what care will best fit your individual needs.
  • We are redefining quality as person-centered care and are bringing together high-quality long-term care providers committed to this movement.”
    The concept of person-centered care supposes that care should address not only physical health but also mental, social, and spiritual health.
  • Providers in the CareScout Quality Network must demonstrate a commitment to person-centered care as part of CareScout’s robust credentialing and due diligence process.

Resource Label Group announces new specialty business unit – RLG Healthcare

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torsdag, februari 8, 2024
Advertising, Communications, Pharmaceutical, Office Products, Healthcare Reform, Public Policy, Government, Retail, University, Biotechnology, Education, Health, Transport, Other Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Packaging, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Publishing, Other Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Other Health, Growth, GMP, Health care, RLG, Pharmaceutical industry

Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG), a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions including pressure sensitive labels, pharmaceutical packaging, durable labels, shrink sleeves and RFID/NFC technology, is announcing the formation of RLG Healthcare, a specialty pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging division of Resource Label Group.

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  • Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG), a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions including pressure sensitive labels, pharmaceutical packaging, durable labels, shrink sleeves and RFID/NFC technology, is announcing the formation of RLG Healthcare, a specialty pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging division of Resource Label Group.
  • RLG Healthcare leads the way in providing innovative packaging solutions in the healthcare sector, including labels, cartons, inserts, medical guides and physician support literature.
  • With a coast-to-coast manufacturing footprint, RLG Healthcare is one of the largest national providers dedicated to pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging in North America.
  • Kevin Grogan, CEO of RLG Healthcare, stated, “This is an exciting time for our people and our customers.

AHF Hammers Gilead Over Continued Profiteering

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onsdag, februari 7, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), COVID-19, Socially Responsible Investing, Healthcare Reform, Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Advocacy Group Opinion, Infectious Diseases, Public Policy, Government, LGBTQ+, Foundation, Biotechnology, AIDS, Consumer, Health, HIV, AHF, Patient, Safety, Remdesivir, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Assault, Hepatitis, Gilead Sciences, Pharmaceutical industry

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) continued its assault on Gilead Sciences in its ongoing advocacy campaign against the Bay Area drug maker over its voracious greed, patent manipulation, and obscene price hikes.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) continued its assault on Gilead Sciences in its ongoing advocacy campaign against the Bay Area drug maker over its voracious greed, patent manipulation, and obscene price hikes.
  • “Gilead continues to place profit above all else at the expense of patients’ access to its lifesaving drugs, including its latest and safest drug formulations,” says Michael Weinstein, AHF president and cofounder.
  • “From suppressing a safer formulation of one of its key HIV drugs to price gouging on its Hepatitis C medications, Gilead remains a company in search of a moral compass.
  • To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org , find us on Facebook , follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and TikTok , and subscribe to our AHFter Hours podcast.

US Adults Miss 243 Million Hours of Work or School Annually Due to Oral Health Problems

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tisdag, februari 6, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Other Health, Managed Care, Dental, General Health, Minter, Multimedia, Knowledge, MD, Caregiver, Overalls, Dentistry, MBA, Education, Birth control

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ® has released a new report that shows that adults 18 and older in the US lose more than 243 million work or school hours annually due to oral health problems.

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  • CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ® has released a new report that shows that adults 18 and older in the US lose more than 243 million work or school hours annually due to oral health problems.
  • Adults reported missing productivity time for their own oral pain or unplanned dental visits (182.6 million hours) and the oral pain or dental visits of children (38.5 million hours) or adults (22 million hours) in their care.
  • Nine million adults lost more than 60 million total work/school hours due to others’ oral health problems.
  • Approximately 5.7 million parents/guardians missed an estimated total of 38.5 million productive hours due to their children’s oral pain or unplanned dental visit.