Health status of Asian Americans

Bodyport and Geisinger to Launch Innovative Heart Failure Monitoring Program

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bodyport Inc., a virtual care company focused on heart failure, and Geisinger, an integrated health care delivery and coverage organization serving members in central and northeastern Pennsylvania, today announced they will collaborate to develop and implement a fluid-guided care pathway for heart failure. The pathway will augment Geisinger's existing remote heart failure (HF) management program by incorporating the FDA-cleared Bodyport Cardiac Scale and Fluid Alerts.

Key Points: 
  • The pathway will augment Geisinger's existing remote heart failure (HF) management program by incorporating the FDA-cleared Bodyport Cardiac Scale and Fluid Alerts.
  • "We're excited to be working with Geisinger, which is known for its expertise in providing value-based care and delivering innovative and effective heart failure care that incorporates the most advanced therapies and solutions available," said John Lipman, chief executive officer of Bodyport.
  • "Geisinger and Bodyport share in common a preventive approach to care that focuses on keeping patients healthy by helping them avoid worsening heart failure events, a key driver of healthcare costs."
  • The program builds on the success of an earlier study conducted by Geisinger and Bodyport that evaluated the efficacy of the Fluid Alert to detect worsening heart failure in 100 Geisinger patients with HF.

AAOS Releases New Guidance to Elevate and Simplify Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Practice

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are utilized to improve and assess the quality of care provided by orthopaedic surgeons to their patients. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recognizes the significance of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in treatment plans and value analyses. To facilitate the effective implementation of PROMs in orthopaedics, the AAOS has developed a portfolio of tools and resources as part of its "PROMs in Practice" initiative. This initiative aims to raise awareness and understanding of PROMs usage at the point of care, offer solutions to enhance access to technological solutions, and advocate for improved legislative and payer support on behalf of AAOS members and their patients. Orthopaedic care teams across the U.S. are urged to take note, as PROMs are increasingly being used as a crucial quality measure by both public and private payers to determine reimbursement and publicly report outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recognizes the significance of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in treatment plans and value analyses.
  • To facilitate the effective implementation of PROMs in orthopaedics , the AAOS has developed a portfolio of tools and resources as part of its "PROMs in Practice" initiative.
  • These types of measures will soon be required for use in orthopaedic performance measurement," said Kurt P. Spindler, MD, FAAOS, AAOS PROMs workgroup chair.
  • "Patient-reported outcome measures are becoming the standard of outcome evaluation and reimbursement throughout healthcare," added Dr. Bozic.

FeelBetter Raises $5.9M to Optimize and Personalize Medication Management for Polypharmacy Patients

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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BOSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel , July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FeelBetter, the leading provider of medication management technology and pioneer of Pharmaco-Clinical Intelligence, today announced that it has raised $5.9 million in funding. Firstime Ventures and Shoni Health Ventures led the funding round with participation from Random Forest VC, The Group Ventures, and existing FeelBetter investor Triventures, bringing the Company's total funding to $8 million.

Key Points: 
  • In the US alone, every year, suboptimal medication management results in 275,000 deaths and more than $528B in avoidable costs .
  • Launched in 2018, FeelBetter is tackling the challenges associated with suboptimal medication management among polypharmacy patients.
  • A comprehensive solution powered by AI and machine learning capabilities, FeelBetter's Pharmaco-Clinical Intelligence drives proactive, personalized medication management, helping healthcare professionals ensure that their patients' medication regimens are safe, effective, and appropriate.
  • It intuitively fits into clinical workflows and enables optimized medication management at unparalleled speed and scale.

The Importance of Accurate Coding and Documentation in Value-Based Care

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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From a patient's perspective, accurate coding and documentation play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Points: 
  • From a patient's perspective, accurate coding and documentation play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • Education becomes a critical component, as patients need to comprehend the importance of accurate coding and documentation in driving value-based care outcomes.
  • From a patient's perspective, accurate coding and documentation are vital for delivering effective, patient-centered care within value-based care programs.
  • By prioritizing accurate coding and documentation, healthcare providers can unlock the full potential of value-based care, offering patients the highest quality of care while controlling costs.

BreathMo®: The New Generation ECMO system Revealed at ASAIO Conference

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Saturday, July 22, 2023
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides essential support for intensive care unit (ICU) patients, 60% of whom develop heart or respiratory failure with a mortality rate of 23-75%.

Key Points: 
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides essential support for intensive care unit (ICU) patients, 60% of whom develop heart or respiratory failure with a mortality rate of 23-75%.
  • The limitation of the existing ECMO systems exposed the need for medical device manufacturers to upgrade ECMO devices equipped with advanced functions.
  • BreathMo®, China's homegrown maglev ECMO system that addresses the unmet medical needs of Chinese patients.
  • To bridge clinical gaps in China, magAssist has developed a new generation ECMO system, BreathMo®.

BreathMo®: The New Generation ECMO system Revealed at ASAIO Conference

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides essential support for intensive care unit (ICU) patients, 60% of whom develop heart or respiratory failure with a mortality rate of 23-75%.

Key Points: 
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides essential support for intensive care unit (ICU) patients, 60% of whom develop heart or respiratory failure with a mortality rate of 23-75%.
  • The limitation of the existing ECMO systems exposed the need for medical device manufacturers to upgrade ECMO devices equipped with advanced functions.
  • BreathMo®, China's homegrown maglev ECMO system that addresses the unmet medical needs of Chinese patients.
  • To bridge clinical gaps in China, magAssist has developed a new generation ECMO system, BreathMo®.

MNA: Mass. DPH to Hold July 24th Public Hearing to Gather Community/Stakeholder Testimony Regarding the Impact of UMass Memorial Health's Plan to Close the Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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LEOMINSTER, Mass, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will host a public hearing on Monday July 24th, for community input on a controversial proposal by UMass Memorial Health to close the Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital, which will be held at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Leominster at 5:30 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • The Leominster Hospital Birthing Center provides an essential service that must be maintained, including labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery care for families living in communities of Northern Worcester County.
  • "It's going to take all of us working together to convince those in power to reverse their decision and save this service."
  • This is the very population placed most at risk by the proposed closure of the Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital, the only facility serving the two Gateway Cities of Leominster and Fitchburg.
  • These were closures that occurred despite the fact that the DPH declared those services essential to preserving the health of those communities.

Case Management Organizations Speak with One Voice to Celebrate Case Managers

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Case managers proactively facilitate care coordination, navigating the complex health care system alongside individuals and their families and connecting millions of people to the clinical and community resources they need. As the nation celebrates National Case Management week Oct. 8-14, the three largest professional organizations serving the case manager community will speak with one voice in recognition of the critical role case managers play, aligning behind a common theme for the week: Keeping the Person at the Heart of Collaborative Care.

Key Points: 
  • As the nation celebrates National Case Management week Oct. 8-14, the three largest professional organizations serving the case manager community will speak with one voice in recognition of the critical role case managers play, aligning behind a common theme for the week: Keeping the Person at the Heart of Collaborative Care.
  • This year, the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) , the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) and the American Case Management Association (ACMA), are collaborating and joining together to shine a spotlight on the important role case managers play on the health care team.
  • Together, these esteemed organizations will leverage their collective impact to raise awareness about the importance of case management.
  • During National Case Management Week, each of the three organizations will offer professional development opportunities to build case managers' skills and strengthen their resilience to serve with compassion.

CRIO Announces Partnership with Pluto Health to Expand and Accelerate Clinical Trial Access

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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BOSTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CRIO, a Boston-based healthcare technology company, in partnership with Pluto Health, a Durham, NC-based smart care coordination service company, announces the development of a scalable integration that closes the last mile between clinical care and clinical research. CRIO's Medical Records API delivers electronic medical records and other health histories, alongside comprehensive clinical care coordination. The process to gather information can occur within one sitting in under 30 minutes, without the need for any prior system integrations. The Pluto Health team then provides ongoing health maintenance support for potential participants. All this information is shared with patients, and with patient consent, can be shared with their clinicians and directly to principal investigators (PIs) at clinical research sites, ensuring care and research are coordinated.

Key Points: 
  • CRIO's Medical Records API delivers electronic medical records and other health histories, alongside comprehensive clinical care coordination.
  • The Pluto Health team then provides ongoing health maintenance support for potential participants.
  • "The U.S. leads the world in quality therapies, but access to the latest medical therapies, whether it's part of a clinical trial or routine care is inequitable.
  • CRIO's innovative partnership with Pluto Health leverages the recent trends towards patient centricity within clinical trials, focusing on addressing the patient journey through the last mile.

LifeOmic Launches LifeOmic AI Consult™ to Improve Clinician Efficiency by Summarizing Patient Medical History Using Large Language Models

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeOmic, a healthcare technology company powering precision health, today announced the launch of its new solution, LifeOmic AI Consult™. LifeOmic AI Consult leverages large language models (LLM) for medical summarization that have been trained on electronic medical records (EHRs), genomic data and human feedback to automatically generate concise and accurate summaries of patient information, saving clinicians and other health system professionals time reviewing patient medical history.

Key Points: 
  • LifeOmic AI Consult leverages large language models (LLM) for medical summarization that have been trained on electronic medical records (EHRs), genomic data and human feedback to automatically generate concise and accurate summaries of patient information, saving clinicians and other health system professionals time reviewing patient medical history.
  • In addition to time-saving efficiency, LifeOmic AI Consult minimizes the risk of errors and oversights in patient information by surfacing essential information about medical history, diagnoses, procedures, testing and medications that are frequently buried in patient medical records.
  • LifeOmic AI Consult reduces the chance of missing critical details and reduces the number of patient safety issues.
  • To learn more about LifeOmic and LifeOmic AI Consult, visit http://lifeomic.com/ai-consult .