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Attention Walmart Patients...Healthcare in Aisle 4?
With the Affordable Care Act approaching a slew of newly insured Americans will be looking to put their health plans to good use. Maybe even in Walmart. According to NPR, Walmart is looking to become the “largest provider of primary healthcare services in the nation.” However, Dr. John Agwunobi, senior vice president and president of Walmart U.S. Health & Wellness denied such claims.
“We are certainly open to any new models that will allow Americans to get the primary care services that we know improve health and, in some situations, reduce cost, when compared to having no primary care provider and using the emergency room or a different provider every time,” said Dr. Mark Fendrick, professor of internal medicine and health management policy at University of Michigan and co-Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Managed Care.
Read the full story here: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2011/11/09/attention-walmart-patients-healthcare-in-aisle-4/
Source: ABCNews
Standard Criteria for Loss of Ambulation Needed in DMD
April 19th 2024A recent study suggests the differences between ambulation definitions for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can impact the identification of ambulant vs nonambulant individuals, and standard criteria across settings are needed.
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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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Early Involvement Critical in Treating Immunotherapy-Induced Overlap Syndrome
April 19th 2024A series of case studies reveals the importance of early diagnosis and involvement of special teams of clinicians when dealing with potential cases of overlap syndrome, which encompasses myocarditis, myasthenia gravis, and immune checkpoint inhibitor–related myositis.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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