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Through effective and purposeful engagement, frontline caregivers are able to build meaningful relationships with patients, show them that they are seen and heard, and empower them with the information and education they need to be better stewards of their own health.

By 2050 the cost of dementia in the US alone could rise to $1.1 trillion per year. Now more than ever it is critical to address the needs of individuals and families living with dementia. Fortunately, new diagnostic and treatment discoveries are paving the way for significant advancements.

Historically, clinical trials have not prioritized the experiences of patients, who are required to frequently return on-site and engage with unfamiliar medical technology. They are often left in the dark regarding the data and health outcomes being collected through their participation.

Reducing hospitalizations for frail elderly members is a major challenge for Medicare Advantage payers and providers. The key to avoiding any hospitalization is to detect and address a change in condition before it worsens. Ceresti Co-founder and CEO Dirk Soenksen talks about how his company is addressing these needs.

A Madrigal Pharmaceuticals drug for the fatty liver disease NASH has data from a pivotal clinical trial showing improvements in the organ. Based on those results, which sent Madrigal's stock price soaring more than 200%, the biotech is planning to seek what could become the first regulatory approval of a therapy for this metabolic disorder.

Nearly 40% of Americans struggle understanding their medical bills, a recent survey showed. But receiving more communication and support from providers and insurers would make bills less confusing, the respondents shared.

Without the help of genomics specialists, it is hard for health plans to manage genomic benefits efficiently and effectively. Now is the time for health plans to evaluate their genomic benefits management programs to find the right expert guidance and utilization management support.

Many (not all) physician-/scientist-CEOs have a tendency to revert to their area of comfort by using highly scientific terminology and concepts in ways that derail from the purpose of the presentation: articulating the business case in a finite amount of meeting time.

In 2022, the healthcare sector is on track to meet or exceed the more than 50.4 million patient records that were breached last year. As we look ahead to 2023, increasing cybersecurity budgets will be a necessity for healthcare organizations, despite their tight financial situations.

The PASTEUR Act, as amended, would provide $6 billion in federal funding over several years to give drugmakers incentive to develop and manufacture lifesaving medications for the small but growing number of infections highly resistant to antibiotics.