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Dr. Burnout – The 2021 Medscape Physician Burnout & Suicide Report

Health Populi

are experiencing “death by 1,000 cuts,” according to the 2021 Medscape Physician Burnout & Suicide Report. This is a current threat to the quality and sustainability of health care in America for all patients in and beyond COVID-19. Physicians in the U.S. Four in ten U.S. I have become the typist.”

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Effective Healthcare Strategies Driving Better Health Outcomes

BHM Healthcare Solutions

By adopting patient-centered approaches, promoting teamwork and collaboration, utilizing evidence-based practices, prioritizing quality improvement, and embracing innovation, healthcare leaders and managers can drive better health outcomes for their patients and populations. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

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3 Ways Consumers are Putting the Pressure on Health Plans

Healthcare IT Today

Consumers are looking for smarter ways to save on healthcare, forcing insurance providers to make marked changes to the way they conduct outreach and how they interact with their members. Inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and healthcare staffing shortages have reshaped the industry landscape. million in 2022 and 16.3 million this year.

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Lyfegen Raises $8 Million to Drive Down Drug Costs and Help Patients Access Life-Saving Medications

Healthcare IT Today

The cost of specialty drugs in the US is spiraling out of control, increasing 12% from 2020 to 2021 alone, with no sign of slowing down due to the increase of cell and gene therapies expected to come to market. Currently, less than 2% of the health insurance population requiring specialty drugs is responsible for 51% of drug spending.