Podnosis
Podnosis
Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to …Social links:
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A look at the evolving needs of practice management
Healthcare providers of all sizes are feeling the impact of burnout, time constraints, and burdensome administrative requirements. This is especially challenging for private practices, which often experience resource and time constraints. Managing these challenges can be overwhelming. How are pra…
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The future of specialty care: Innovation for complex conditions [Sponsored by Optum]
Specialty drugs bring new hope to patients with complex conditions, but they also present unique challenges. In this episode of Podnosis, Heath Clendening speaks with Peter Demogenes, Senior Vice President of Product at Optum, about how health plans are adapting to the rapidly changing specialty c…
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Minimizing plastics use and risk in healthcare
Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies. Research suggests that ingested microplastics can reduce fertility and increase the risk of cancer and other diseases. However, the full effects of their chemical makeup on human health are not yet known. Plastic has been used in the healthcare s…
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The future of health AI: Local governance, national standards
In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we dive into a discussion with two founders of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI). They share why both local providers and the federal government must play a role in overseeing AI in healthcare. Brian Anderson, M.D., CEO of CHAI, and Michael Pencina, Ph.D., C…
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How incentives engage and keep patients healthy
When it comes to health and wellbeing, good habits are everything. But forming habits is a challenge and maintaining them can be, too. To try to help, a growing number of healthcare companies are looking to incentivize consumers to take care of themselves more proactively by forming lasting healt…
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What the data says about the telehealth market
In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we’re discussing the challenges and opportunities for telehealth, given some notable setbacks for the industry in recent months. Fierce Healthcare's Noah Tong chats with Sanjula Jain, Ph.D., chief research officer for Trilliant Health, who shares her insights …
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New mandatory bundled payment model for hospitals
This week on “Podnosis” we're discussing a new payment model that could affect thousands of hospitals across the country. It's called TEAM, and it stands for Transforming Episode Accountability Model. It's a mandatory bundled payment program that covers five common procedures. But what will it tak…
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Championing equity in skin of color dermatology
Many dermatologists are not trained to recognize skin conditions in people of color, which can lead to misdiagnoses and poor outcomes. This week on "Podnosis," we dive into the topic of how to improve diversity and equity in dermatology. Fierce Healthcare's Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talked to Lisa …
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ONC’s Micky Tripathi on creating a connected healthcare system
Twenty years ago, the healthcare industry was still largely paper-based. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT was created back in April 2004 through an executive order from President George W. Bush. In the past two decades, major health IT policies pushed through by ONC and HHS have…
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Fighting maternal and infant health inequities
In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya explores the topic of inequities in maternal and infant health and what one nonprofit is doing to increase transparency and accountability. She chats with Kimberly Seals Allers, a journalist by background who is pas…
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