One Year After Dobbs: Unveiling the Far-Reaching Impact on Abortion Rights
A year has passed since the Supreme Court’s majority decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women Health Organization case, effectively overturning Roe v. Wade. This decision, made in June 2022, has had significant public health consequences as numerous states have enacted some of the strictest abortion laws in history, adversely impacting the health of pregnant individuals. In…
Read MoreI Was Right (and Wrong) About the Weight Management Space
I made some predictions on the weight management space on June 5th, 2022, and I think it’s only fitting to reflect on those predictions a year later. So, in this Huddle, I’ll revisit the predictions I made a year ago, catch you up to speed on the latest developments in the weight management space since then, and…
Read MorePrior Authorization: Insurers’ Delight, Physicians’ Plight, and Patients’ Pain
UnitedHealthcare’s new rule requiring prior authorization for surveillance and diagnostic endoscopy was to go into effect on June 1st. But, at the final hour, United ditched the rule. Instead, United will require an Advance Notification process to determine member coverage based on medical necessity. And here I was celebrating how lucky I was to get…
Read MoreStreamlining Healthcare Workflows with AI
Generative artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT have fully infiltrated healthcare markets since OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT back in November. One of the greatest use cases of generative AI is optimizing clinical and non-clinical workflows, saving physicians and providers hours of routine, mundane tasks each day. Generative AI in healthcare is just heating up and is predicted to…
Read MoreCVS Health Pulls Clinical Trail Business: A Harbinger for Other Retailers?
CVS Health confirmed it’ll be shutting down it’s Clinical Trial Services after a two-year run to focus on their core business. What does CVS Health closing their clinical trials vertical mean for the other retailers? In this article, I’ll highlight the current state of retail clinical trials, discuss the latest from CVS Health, and dive into the…
Read MoreThe Rise of Retail Health
Giant retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Dollar General are venturing into the $4.2 trillion healthcare industry. Why would retailers be so attracted to this industry? In this article, I’ll delve into retailers’ motivations, highlight major players, and discuss the implications for patients, physicians, and the healthcare system. Why are Retailers Entering Healthcare? Prominent retailers are…
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