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1 day ago

Hello Patient Raises $22.5M Series A to Transform Healthcare's "Front Door" with Conversational AI

The company is tackling one of healthcare's most persistent problems: access. Known as the "front door" of healthcare, communication and scheduling systems often determine whether patients can actually secure timely care. Across the U.S., as many as 42% of patient calls and texts go unanswered during peak hours, largely due to staffing shortages and overburdened call centers. This leads to delays in care, missed appointments, and revenue loss for practices.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

When hospitals and insurers fight, patients get caught in the middle

Contract disputes between insurers and hospital systems disrupt patient access to care and create significant administrative burdens for patients.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Florida Is Now a Haven for Unproven Stem-Cell Treatments

"Under a new law that went into effect July 1, doctors in Florida can administer unapproved stem-cell therapies for wound care, pain management, or orthopedic purposes."
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fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago
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Memorial Sloan Kettering, UnitedHealthcare reach multiyear agreement to ensure continued in-network service for NYC cancer patients

fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago
Healthcare

Memorial Sloan Kettering, UnitedHealthcare reach multiyear agreement to ensure continued in-network service for NYC cancer patients

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fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The True Cost of a Private GP - And Is It Worth It?

Private GP services are becoming more accessible in the UK, offering clear pricing and flexibility for patients seeking quicker healthcare solutions.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Texas Legalizes Medical Cannabis, Becomes 40th State to Expand Patient Access | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The new law significantly broadens medical cannabis access in Texas by introducing an inclusive list of qualifying conditions, delivering critical wellness alternatives to patients.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Frustrated UCSF Parnassus employees struggle to park due to new policy; empty off-limits spots seen

It's shocking that there is so much miscommunication regarding parking for employees who have been hired expecting to park at their workplace.
NYC parents
Alternative medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of Copycats

FDA's crackdown on cheap weight-loss drugs threatens access for many Americans, raising treatment costs.
Compounded versions of Wegovy and Zepbound to be phased out as shortages are declared over.
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