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Mayo Clinic has entered into a collaboration with TruLite Health — Mayo is helping the Phoenix-based startup develop its software platform designed to address providers’ clinical bias. The health system said it chose to collaborate with TruLite because of the platform’s potential to mitigate health inequities and enhance patient outcomes at the point of care.

Through a new partnership, Talkspace clinicians can refer patients with opioid use disorder to Bicycle Health for its addiction services, while Bicycle Health can refer its patients to Talkspace to treat co-occurring mental health conditions.

2024 stands at a critical juncture in the battle against soaring pharmacy costs. In 2023, prescription drug costs rose by 8.4%, a 31% increase from the prior year. Stopping this cost escalation requires restructuring the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from multiple fronts. On one front, Congress must pass the proposed legislative reforms that can actually curtail opaque PBM practices. Concurrently, employers must demand transparency and accountability from their PBMs. If these dual fo...

AI refines KOL (key opinion leader) outreach by quickly uncovering the intricate details of individual thought leaders. AI tools can analyze preferences, behaviors, and interests, equipping MSLs (medical science liaisons) with a comprehensive understanding of each individual KOL.

Arkansas and Mississippi ranked near the bottom of states in dental health and Tennessee came in at 39.

Adapting to healthcare consumerism is vital for providers to stay competitive. Shifting from traditional roles to informed consumers requires embracing transparency, technology, and personalized care.

It is critical that we rightsize and redistribute available funds based on our knowledge of persistent cancer disparities to help more patients benefit from potentially lifesaving innovations and ensure no one is left behind.

February kicks off Black History Month, which honors the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout history. Here's your full guide to activities, exhibits, and more to celebrate Black History month in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.