By Robert Otto Valdez PhD MHSA – We are halfway through AHRQ’s 35th anniversary year, and in this third and final blog post about our commemoration, I would like to reflect on the role of AHRQ and our research investments, which have catalyzed major innovations in clinical care and healthcare delivery.
HealthcareNOW Radio wishes you a happy, healthy and safe 4th of July! Here are some tips and advice to celebrate and enjoy the holiday while still adhering to medical recommendations to stay safe and healthy. Happy Independence Day!
What do managed care organizations (MCOs) need to consider to successfully comply with the various requirements and achieve the goals the CMS final rule sets out to accomplish? This week’s Friday Five, courtesy of Sellers Dorsey, provides five critical considerations for MCOs.
The StartUp Health Alzheimer’s Moonshot, which was announced in January with support from Gates Ventures and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF), is an invitation to unite in pioneering comprehensive, collaborative approaches to Alzheimer’s disease.
By Robert M. Califf MD – Since launching our Overdose Prevention Framework in August, 2022, the FDA has taken some important steps to address the opioid overdose crisis. I’d like to catch up with you about opioid use disorder, and efforts we’re taking to mitigate this ongoing health condition.
By Katie Brenneman – The healthcare industry benefits from advances in technology in various areas. Some of these get a lot of attention in the sector, such as 3D printing in organ transplants and diagnostic software. But, for leaders of healthcare facilities, some tools can help with various practical elements of operations.
This week’s Friday Five, courtesy of Mightier, highlights their caregiver impact study and discusses five key ways that at-home digital therapeutic innovations are making an impact on caregivers lives and careers.
From the AHRQ Blog – Looking back at Older Americans Month, it is crucial that we continue to recognize the significant contributions of older adults and the urgent need to transform and improve their healthcare. Our current system is ill-equipped to meet the complex needs of older adults, who often contend with multiple chronic conditions.
By Robert M Califf MD & Kaveeta P. Vasisht MD PharmD – Thirty years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health was established to promote the inclusion of women in clinical trials and to provide leadership on topics related to the health of women.
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This week’s Friday Five, courtesy of Aspirion, discusses five key takeaways on how AI is reshaping healthcare RCM and what organizations must consider for successful implementation.
By Robert Otto Valdez PhD MHSA – Not long ago, Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm visited AHRQ to update agency staff on HHS priorities and discuss healthcare topics ranging from the future impacts of artificial intelligence to the nation’s mental health crisis. It was also an opportunity to continue our celebration of AHRQ’s 35th anniversary—