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Montefiore study pokes holes in 'Hispanic paradox'

New research from Montefiore Health System challenges the long-standing “Hispanic paradox,” suggesting that economic barriers, rather than inherent health advantages, may be driving better post-surgery outcomes for Hispanic/Latino patients.

Why pre-acute care should be healthcare's new focus: Viewpoint

In 2021, Medicare spent 8% of its budget — or $57 billion — on post-discharge care. But according to Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute and a Forbes contributor, it would be more cost-effective to refocus pre-acute care.

GHX awards 25 large health systems for supply chain work

GHX awarded 25 large hospital systems, including Providence, Catholic Health and Mount Sinai Health System, for what the organization deemed a “perfect” supply chain. 

Common acne products contain carcinogen, lab alerts FDA

An independent testing laboratory has filed a petition with the FDA after finding common acne products contain elevated levels of benzene, a carcinogen that’s previously been detected in other consumer products such as sunscreens and dry shampoos, acco…

Common acne products contain carcinogen, lab alerts FDA

An independent testing laboratory has filed a petition with the FDA after finding common acne products contain elevated levels of benzene, a carcinogen that’s previously been detected in other consumer products such as sunscreens and dry shampoos, acco…

GHX awards 25 small health systems for supply chain work

On March 5, Global Healthcare Exchange named supply chains at 25 small health systems and hospitals as “perfect.” 

Medical debt linked to worse health, early death: Study

Higher rates of medical debt are associated with poor physical and mental health, and premature death, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. 

Top self-scheduling vendors: KLAS

Patients are increasingly seeking smoother and more convenient access to healthcare. As a result, they highlight self-scheduling as a primary priority in their engagement with healthcare services, a March 6 KLAS survey found. 

Man got 217 COVID shots — here's what happened

A 62-year-old man who, for private reasons, elected to hypervaccinate, rolling up his sleeves for 217 COVID-19 shots, did not experience any adverse reactions, nor did it boost his immune system more than normal doses of the shot, according to research…

CommonSpirit to launch 'digital consumer experience'

Chicago-based CommonSpirit is launching a digital consumer experience to meet patients’ evolving expectations around ways to access care, which “will foster additional consumer relationships and greater loyalty,” CEO Wright Lassiter III said during the…