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Nearly a quarter of private sector employees don’t have any paid sick days, according to the National Partnership for Women & Families. Providing this benefit will save employers down the line, one expert argues.

The industry needs to more clearly define the different competencies and career paths within clinical research so all employees can lean into their strengths and build a career plan that brings them fulfillment.

Putting data into the hands of participants is an important step in changing the traditional clinical trial paradigm. It fits in amongst the goal of running nimble and patient-centered studies. But, without legislation, it’s doubtful that pharma companies will give up ownership of participant data out of sheer goodwill.

Earlier this year, CMS implemented a new Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code for “prescription digital behavioral therapy,” which makes it easier for commercial and Medicaid plans to cover these therapies. Additionally

When diversity is well-implemented in healthcare materials, trust is built and patient-provider relationships improve. It also enhances the medical accuracy of the information presented.

About 50% of women ages 18 to 64 said they needed mental health services in the last two years, compared to 35% of men, a KFF survey found. This issue is especially prevalent for younger women.

The FHIR APIs mandated by CMS are only one data format, designed for the fast exchange of electronic health records.There’s a larger category of APIs that will help us provide a simpler, more integrated process: experience APIs.

The 17% increase is the largest jump since OIG began tracking lab spending in 2014. This increase was due to higher volume for three test types: Covid-19 tests, genetic tests and chemistry tests.

By easing regulatory requirements for animal testing, the Act allows scientists to use innovative, leading-edge technologies more fully in future drug development strategies. 

As we shift into a modern era of healthcare, it's becoming clear that no tool can be a one-size-fits-all solution, including most EHR systems. Supporting technology, then, needs to be implemented to ensure systems can effectively talk to one another to improve the quality of services and the performance of practices.