The implications of a ubiquitous diet vital sign are enormous. For example, what can happen if we can measure an upstream variable—such as diet quality—across populations at scale? We can prevent disease, curb the onset of disease, save money, and help health systems improve their bottom lines.
The grocery chain is offering select Kroger Health Plan members access to Myriad's GeneSight test, which analyzes specific genes as a way to predict the effectiveness of 56 common medications for depression
As technology advances, AI-powered tools will increasingly reduce the administrative burdens on healthcare providers.
Research published in PLOS Medicine estimated that a 30 percent healthy foods subsidy program in Medicare and Medicaid would prevent 3.28 million cardiovascular disease events, save $100.2 billion in formal healthcare costs and help patients gain an additional 8.4 million quality life years.