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AstraZeneca is acquiring Icosavax, which has technology well-suited for multivalent vaccines. Icosavax's pipeline includes a Phase 3-ready program that protects against two pathogens that cause severe respiratory infections in older adults.

When it comes to organizational growth, the concept of "growth by any means" is hurting the hospital’s bottom line and pushing healthcare to a tipping point – adding expense to American healthcare without adding value.

The panelists for the digital flywheel in healthcare discussion included: Sara Vaezy of Providence; Justin Dearborn of Praia Health, Providence Digital Innovation Group; and Sonia Singh of AVIA, who served as the moderator.

Health systems have been increasingly dropping MA contracts, saying that they cause their organizations to lose too much money and result in dangerous patient care delays. To mitigate this issue, experts think large MA plans need to delegate more utilization management duties to health systems rather than handling it themselves.

With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releasing annual changes that impact all facets of the MA Star Ratings program, health systems and providers need to stay ahead of these changes and navigate them effectively by leveraging technology that can guide and optimize the complete patient journey.

Addressing the critical mental health crisis in the U.S., this article highlights the importance of workplace wellness programs and mental health care access for American workers. With insights into OSHAs guidelines, EBSAs initiatives, and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, it underscores the Department of Labors efforts to create supportive, healthy, and productive work environments.

Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast has launched Privia Wellness, which offers weight management, hormone replacement therapy, sleep and brain health and nutraceuticals. The weight management support is provided by Iron Health, a virtual care platform.

While there will never be a perfect solution to preventing drug diversion 100% of the time, leveraging the right people, processes and technology is our best chance of keeping patients safe.

Zocdoc Founder and CEO Oliver Kharraz gave five predictions about how patient preferences will evolve in 2024. Some of them include Americans increasingly seeking cash-pay care options and an uptick in patients seeking mental health appointments before and after the presidential election.

Talkspace is offering free self-guided mental health content to some female Evernow customers over the age of 40, while Evernow is offering discounted menopause care to Talkspace patients.