Employers Encourage Mental Health
More companies are trying to destigmatize mental illness and encourage workers to take off for their own mental health. According to The Wall Street Journal, initiatives offering free counseling, access to mental health professionals at the office, and flexible work arrangements are popping up at some big employers. Unfortunately, most workers with a mental illness keep it a secret at work, with a large majority of people not telling employers that they have depression even though the law protects them from losing their jobs.
Hedging Against Healthcare Stocks
Hedge funds are selling shares in healthcare stocks even as the stock market continues to climb. Since the beginning of the current quarter, healthcare stocks have underperformed, reported Reuters. The quarter began in July 1, shortly after Senate Republicans delayed a vote on a healthcare bill and ultimately did not pass a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Uncertainty over the future of healthcare may have dimmed investors’ enthusiasm for the sector.
Merck CEO Quits Presidential Council
A total of 3 CEOs left the presidential business council on Monday. The departures were kicked off by an announcement from Kenneth C. Frazier, the CEO of Merck, that he was leaving the business council, according to The New York Times. By the end of the day, Kevin Plank of Under Armor and Brian Krzanich of Intel had followed suit. The president responded to Frazier’s decision by tweeting at him that he should spend more time lowering “ripoff drug prices.”
Empowering Community Health Through Wellness and Faith
April 23rd 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. In the third episode, Camille Clarke-Smith, EdD, MS, CHES, CPT, discusses approaching community health holistically through spiritual and community engagement.
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Data Back Neoadjuvant Combo vs Chemo Alone for Early-Stage NSCLC
April 24th 2024For patients with early-stage non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), combining neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors and platinum-based chemotherapy improves 2-year outcomes over chemotherapy alone, suggest findings of an extensive literature review and meta-analysis.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Patient Navigation in Oncology at Heart of Priority Health White House Visit
April 24th 2024On March 27, Priority Health's president and CEO, Praveen Thadani participated in a discussion on how to expand and optimize patient navigation services in oncology care, as part of the Cancer Moonshot initiative.
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