I’m surprised more states aren’t doing this. “Just about anyone who wants a coronavirus test in the state of Tennessee can get one. How? The state got buy-in and lots of participation from private labs by assuring them it will […]
A handful of direct-to-consumer companies started offering at-home COVID-19 testing. The FDA quickly responded: “No.” | learn more
Due to a quirk of corporate structure, the parent company of IL’s Blue Cross (Health Care Service Corp) doesn’t have to disclose exec pay. Do policyholders have a right to know how much of their premium ends up in execs’ […]
“Cadavers, childbirth, and the rise of the Soap Industrial Complex all played a part in getting handwashing to catch on.” | learn more
“In a [2019] study, researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City show that machine-learning algorithms can predict with reasonable accuracy which patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement will report a minimally clinically important difference […]
“Three senators on a revived subcommittee received more than $100,000 each from drugmakers.” | learn more
“They seem to exist entirely to funnel patients to more expensive specialists — but it may be the consumer, not the healthcare industry, who’s really to blame for this, and we’re suffering as a result.” | learn more
You technically have access to your records today, but not really in practice. “Officials said the rules likely will give patients a greater say in health care decisions and put an end to a long-standing practice in which some doctors […]
Don’t take this one too seriously, but it is fun to think about nature vs nurture when it comes to food preferences. “Whether you’re inclined to choose coffee or green tea for your morning boost could be determined by your […]
With the latest concerns about virus spread, people are pumping hand sanitizer at an alarming rate. Here’s an article from Rush University Medical Center highlighting their view. Hand sanitizer has its place, but stick to soap & water whenever possible. | learn […]