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MedCity Influencers, Patient Engagement
When DIY for patients goes too far
Patients already purchase all varieties of heartburn medicines over-the-counter, that years ago were out of reach. Should we permit patients to buy antibiotics, blood pressure medicines, statins for elevated cholesterol and antidepressants? Why not?
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Trayt Health Seeks to Increase Access to Diagnoses and Treatments
CEO Malekeh Amini explains how Trayt Health can bridge the gap for patients seeking neurological care.
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Watch out for sleight of hand in deceptive medical statistics
The promotional material that pharmaceutical representatives present to doctors is riddled with soft deception.
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FDA grapples with gray areas in fast-tracking experimental drugs
Gray areas create agonizing conundrums for agency officials and patient advocates.
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A digital health dilemma: How healthcare ruins text messaging
Hospitals are literally torturing doctors in how they text them.
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MedCity Influencers, Patient Engagement
Providers, remember that high-deductible health plans are painful for consumers
For so many families, a $5,000 deductible is like not having medical insurance at all. This has to be fixed, and it won’t be easy.
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I’m a doctor and I’m coming around (in most cases) on telehealth
Although I was resistant to having e-mail communications with patients, I have come to appreciate the advantages.
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Improving Communication Between Patients and Providers
Sarah Shillington, Chief Customer Officer notes how Artera’s omnichannel platform works.
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Long wait times for patients are a challenge (and an opportunity)
If everyone hates wait times for patients, they why haven’t they changed?