Thursday, December 9, 2021

CDC chief says omicron mostly mild so farCDC chief says omicron mostly mild so farCDC chief says omicron mostly mild so far

CDC chief says omicron mostly mild so far

In an interview with The Associated Press, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said the data is very limited and the agency is working on a more detailed analysis of what the new mutant form of the coronavirus might hold for the U.S.



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New COVID-19 antibody drug OK'd to protect most vulnerableNew COVID-19 antibody drug OK'd to protect most vulnerableNew COVID-19 antibody drug OK'd to protect most vulnerable

New COVID-19 antibody drug OK'd to protect most vulnerable

Federal health officials on Wednesday authorized a new COVID-19 antibody drug for people with serious health problems or allergies who can't get adequate protection from vaccination.



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Vaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in caseVaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in caseVaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in case

Vaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in case

Vaccine makers are racing to update their COVID-19 shots against the newest coronavirus threat even before it's clear a change is needed, just in case.



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Health experts worry CDC's COVID vaccination rates appear inflatedHealth experts worry CDC's COVID vaccination rates appear inflatedHealth experts worry CDC's COVID vaccination rates appear inflated

Health experts worry CDC's COVID vaccination rates appear inflated

The questionable CDC data on seniors' vaccination rates illustrates one of the potential problems health experts have flagged about CDC's covid vaccination data.



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இந்த 6 பொருட்களை உங்க காபியில் தெரியாமகூட சேர்த்துக்காதீங்க... இல்லனா பல ஆபத்துகளுக்கு ஆளாவீங்க...! இந்த 6 பொருட்களை உங்க காபியில் தெரியாமகூட சேர்த்துக்காதீங்க... இல்லனா பல ஆபத்துகளுக்கு ஆளாவீங்க...!

உலகம் முழுவதும் அதிகம் உட்கொள்ளப்படும் பானங்களில் காபியும் ஒன்று. ஒரு மோசமான நாளுக்குப் பிறகு காபி புத்துணர்ச்சியை அளிப்பதாக இருக்கும். உலகம் முழுவதும் பல்வேறு வகை காபி மக்களால் குடிக்கப்படுகிறது. காபி பல ஆரோக்கிய நன்மைகளையும் கொண்டுள்ளது. இது அதிக ஆற்றலை உணரவும், கொழுப்பை எரிக்கவும் மற்றும் உடல் செயல்திறனை மேம்படுத்தவும் உதவும். இது டைப் 2

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

COVID cases spike even as U.S. reaches vaccine milestoneCOVID cases spike even as U.S. reaches vaccine milestoneCOVID cases spike even as U.S. reaches vaccine milestone

COVID cases spike even as U.S. reaches vaccine milestone

Even as the U.S. closes in on a milestone of 200 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, cases and hospitalizations are spiking again.



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Michigan Medicine cancels surgeries in midst of COVID surgeMichigan Medicine cancels surgeries in midst of COVID surgeMichigan Medicine cancels surgeries in midst of COVID surge

Michigan Medicine cancels surgeries in midst of COVID surge

Michigan Medicine is pulling staff and resources from its surgical teams to aid in the treatment of the 93 COVID-19 inpatients and rising levels of patients in its emergency rooms, administrators said Wednesday.



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When the surges just keep coming: A view from the COVID vortexWhen the surges just keep coming: A view from the COVID vortexWhen the surges just keep coming: A view from the COVID vortex

When the surges just keep coming: A view from the COVID vortex

Fresno County, one of California’s persistent COVID-19 hot spots, is experiencing an autumn surge that once again has overwhelmed area hospitals.



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S. Carolina lawmakers advance COVID-19 vaccine mandate banS. Carolina lawmakers advance COVID-19 vaccine mandate banS. Carolina lawmakers advance COVID-19 vaccine mandate ban

S. Carolina lawmakers advance COVID-19 vaccine mandate ban

A panel of South Carolina lawmakers advanced a proposal Tuesday to ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates for state and local government employees, contractors and public school students.



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Indiana Gov. Holcomb ‘frustrated' with absurd vaccine-refusal reasonsIndiana Gov. Holcomb ‘frustrated' with absurd vaccine-refusal reasonsIndiana Gov. Holcomb ‘frustrated' with absurd vaccine-refusal reasons

Indiana Gov. Holcomb ‘frustrated' with absurd vaccine-refusal reasons

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb expressed frustration Tuesday at the "absurd" reasons some cite for refusing vaccinations, although he isn't offering any new state actions to combat the spread of the virus.



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இதய நோய் ஏற்படாமல் இருக்க பல் மற்றும் வாய் ஆரோக்கியத்தை பாதுகாக்க நீங்க என்ன பண்ணனும் தெரியுமா?இதய நோய் ஏற்படாமல் இருக்க பல் மற்றும் வாய் ஆரோக்கியத்தை பாதுகாக்க நீங்க என்ன பண்ணனும் தெரியுமா?

ஆயில் புல்லிங் என்பது ஒரு பழங்கால ஆயுர்வேத பல் பராமரிப்பு நுட்பமாகும். இது உங்கள் வாயில் சமையல் எண்ணெயை ஊற்றி வாய்கொப்பளிப்பது. பல ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்பு இந்தியாவில் உருவான இந்த நுட்பம், பாக்டீரியாவை அகற்றுவதிலும், வாய்வழி சுகாதாரத்தை மேம்படுத்துவதிலும் உள்ள அதன் செயல்திறன் காரணமாக உலகளவில் பிரபலமடைந்துள்ளது. இரண்டு டேபிள் ஸ்பூன் தேங்காய் எண்ணெயை எடுத்து வாயில்

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

UnitedHealthcare must pay TeamHealth $62 million for shortchanging clinicians, jury saysUnitedHealthcare must pay TeamHealth $62 million for shortchanging clinicians, jury saysUnitedHealthcare must pay TeamHealth $62 million for shortchanging clinicians, jury says

UnitedHealthcare must pay TeamHealth $62 million for shortchanging clinicians, jury says

The private equity-backed provider group had initially demanded $100 million in punitive damages, saying the insurer reimbursed clinicians at unlawfully low rates.



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Here are the keys to a successful fintech implementationHere are the keys to a successful fintech implementationHere are the keys to a successful fintech implementation

Here are the keys to a successful fintech implementation

While patient billing is traditionally a revenue cycle concern, it can profoundly affect a hospital or health system.



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Zimmer Biomet’s digital strategyZimmer Biomet’s digital strategyZimmer Biomet’s digital strategy

Zimmer Biomet’s digital strategy

Zimmer Biomet for the past several years has been trying to “transform” its brand—from being known for medical equipment, to an innovative company that incorporates digital technologies and data to connect patients and doctors.



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Dueling Opinons: What’s challenging access to mental health services?Dueling Opinons: What’s challenging access to mental health services?Dueling Opinons: What’s challenging access to mental health services?

Dueling Opinons: What’s challenging access to mental health services?

Nearly 53 million adults ages 18 and older in 2020 suffered from some type of mental illness in the previous year, federal data shows. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the situation.



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A growing marketA growing marketA growing market

A growing market

The Zimmer Biomet-Canary Medical partnership is just one of the smart implant efforts in the orthopedic device market.



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Implants get ‘smart’ in orthopedicsImplants get ‘smart’ in orthopedicsImplants get ‘smart’ in orthopedics

Implants get ‘smart’ in orthopedics

Zimmer Biomet released the first “smart” knee implant cleared by the FDA, hinting at a future where orthopedic surgeons get a constant stream of data on a patient’s recovery. But it’s not clear what benefits that data provide.



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Forming partnerships and building trustForming partnerships and building trustForming partnerships and building trust

Forming partnerships and building trust

You’re a convener of sorts. What do you gain from that?

Partnerships—whether with a local food bank, a national corporation, a small church, county public health department or university—bring diversity of thought around solution finding, grassroots perspective as well as trust, resources, and connection to those who need the services. 

What’s the most successful partnership you’ve been a part of? 

Our community advocates program utilizes students to help navigate key social determinants of health needs for patients in our facilities and clinics. With students from varying geographies, fields of studies and backgrounds, we have been able to do two key things: foster a workforce that understands and has the desire to impact care transformation among the underserved, and provide our patients with additional resources that really close a loop in a relaxed, empathetic way.

How can partnerships work in such a competitive industry? 

When it comes to health equity and serving the underserved, health systems shouldn’t compete. It’s a personal goal of mine to foster health system relationships in this space to drive transformation and unity. An example of this is during the required community health needs assessment process, we were able to bring five other health systems together to collaborate, complete joint focus groups, and address the community as one voice. 

What do you do to build trust in the communities you serve? 

We always ensure that we take a qualitative and quantitative approach in creating the solutions that the communities want, when they want it and how they need it, and truly meeting people where they are. Our mobile COVID-19 vaccine program focused on breaking down a level of distrust from a highly hesitant minority population. Even though it was only a mile away from the vaccine hub, administering the vaccine in a local park helped us to reach more community members. We also leveraged local churches, senior centers and schools to make phone calls and send text messages. Lastly, we were very focused on removing barriers around transportation and technology when possible. Our barbershop initiative trained barbershop employees to take blood pressure readings and have discussions with clients about seeking care and avoiding long-term complications. The clients trust their barbers, and we empowered them with information to help educate 
and prevent long-term issues for their clients.

Meet the Emerging Leaders Class of 2021.



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Hospitals turn to fintech as reliance on patient out-of-pocket spending growsHospitals turn to fintech as reliance on patient out-of-pocket spending growsHospitals turn to fintech as reliance on patient out-of-pocket spending grows

Hospitals turn to fintech as reliance on patient out-of-pocket spending grows

Hospitals and health systems are increasingly partnering with financial technology vendors to ease payments for patients and ensure they get the money they’re owed.



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இந்த பிரச்சனை இருந்தா இளநீர் குடிக்காதீங்க... இல்லன்னா உயிருக்கே ஆபத்தாயிடுமாம்... உஷார்...இந்த பிரச்சனை இருந்தா இளநீர் குடிக்காதீங்க... இல்லன்னா உயிருக்கே ஆபத்தாயிடுமாம்... உஷார்...

இயற்கை நம் தாகத்தைத் தணிக்கக் கொடுத்த ஓர் அற்புதமான பானம் தான் இளநீர். இந்த இளநீர் தாகத்தைத் தணிப்பது மட்டுமின்றி, உடலுக்கும் பல்வேறு நன்மைகளை வழங்குகிறது. குறிப்பாக கோடைகாலத்தில் இது உடலை குளிர்ச்சி அடையச் செய்கிறது மற்றும் அதிகப்படியான உடல் வெப்பத்தால் ஏற்படும் பல பிரச்சனைகளைத் தடுக்கிறது. இவ்வளவு ஆரோக்கியமான இளநீரால் ஒருசில தீமைகளும்

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