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5 Questions with Dr. Gregory Dodell

Weight and Healthcare • 199 implied HN points • 12 Jan 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Weight-neutral care Patient Advocacy
  1. Dr. Gregory Dodell focuses on weight-neutral care, treating patients based on behaviors rather than weight.
  2. He learned about weight-neutral care from his wife, Alexis Conason, and practices with a focus on behaviors and lifestyle changes.
  3. Patients can be healthy at any size, and healthcare providers should avoid weight stigma and focus on health-promoting behaviors.

The next big thing in 2024 will be...

next big thing • 85 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Infrastructure Healthcare Content Consumer Technology
  1. AI will drive business productivity in 2024 with a focus on AI showing ROI and AI-enabled applications.
  2. AI infrastructure will evolve with models pushing beyond transformer architecture and real-time AI becoming more embedded.
  3. Traditional enterprises will adopt generative AI at scale and the rise of private equity predicated on data moats and AI transformations.
  4. Geopolitical tensions will shape tech landscapes, and a return to the office culture might be on the horizon in 2024.

Life with Crohn’s Disease is a Never-Ending Fight with Insurance Companies

JoeWrote • 44 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Insurance Chronic Illness
  1. Living with Crohn's Disease involves a continuous battle with insurance companies, making access to necessary healthcare challenging.
  2. The American healthcare system's bureaucracy and profit-driven approach create unnecessary burdens for individuals with chronic illnesses.
  3. Personal experiences highlight the flaws in the American healthcare system, emphasizing the need for reform towards universal healthcare coverage.
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DON'T MISS: Rep. Schakowsky (D-IL) and I exposed Medicare Advantage in Newsweek

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 119 implied HN points • 16 Nov 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare Legislation Politics Insurance Reform
  1. Medicare Advantage is designed to benefit insurance companies and their shareholders, often at the expense of actual patient care. It's important for seniors to understand how this program works and what alternatives are available.
  2. Many Americans are struggling with high out-of-pocket costs for healthcare, and there's a need for reform to reduce these financial burdens. Changes are necessary to ensure health insurance is more affordable.
  3. Engaging with policymakers from both political parties is crucial to make progress in healthcare reform. Discussions are ongoing about the need to improve Medicare and tackle issues caused by big insurance companies.

Cryoport

axialdaily • 39 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
💼 Business Biotech Logistics Investing Supply Chain Healthcare
  1. Axial partners with great founders and inventors in early-stage life sciences companies.
  2. Cryoport is a leading biotech logistics company for cell therapies and more, with over $200M in annual sales.
  3. Cryoport's IntegriCell platform streamlines distribution with strategic locations across the US.

Extra! Extra! AI Writes Code..

aidaily • 39 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🕹 Technology AI Software Healthcare Gaming Chips
  1. AI is writing code, making developers' lives easier but can lead to complexity and technical debt
  2. Lawyers are asked to double-check AI-written legal work to avoid fake cases and inaccuracies
  3. AI is revolutionizing industries like healthcare and gaming, with NVIDIA making strides in AI technology

Overview of Existing Research of LLMs for Healthcare

AI for Healthcare • 19 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🔬 Science Healthcare Natural Language Processing
  1. Large Language Models (LLMs) in healthcare have the potential to revolutionize tasks like document summarization and text classification.
  2. LLM research in the medical domain involves using LLMs directly on medical tasks, fine-tuning existing LLMs for medical data, and training medical LLMs from scratch.
  3. There is a need to focus on training LLMs on real-world hospital data for more accurate and practical applications in healthcare.

🏆 Nominations now open for 40 Over 40 Awards!

The Charlotte Ledger • 19 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
📰 News Awards Healthcare Community Business Local Events
  1. Nominations are open for The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Awards, recognizing community difference-makers in their 40s and beyond.
  2. Life advice from previous 40 Over 40 Award winners includes trusting instincts, keeping setbacks in perspective, and living each day with meaning.
  3. Charlotte leaders are urging Atrium Health to consider working with a charity to abolish medical debt, a cause with community impact.

Americans (with insurance) can't afford their medical care. They're turning to GoFundMe.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 179 implied HN points • 19 Apr 22
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare Insurance Costs Policy Access
  1. Many Americans, even those with health insurance, are struggling to pay medical bills due to high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. This has led some to seek help through platforms like GoFundMe.
  2. People with chronic conditions, like cancer, are especially at risk of financial troubles. Even after meeting their deductible, they often face new costs each year, making it difficult to afford necessary care.
  3. The issue of high medical costs can affect anyone, as most people will have a chronic condition at some point in their lives. It's a growing crisis that impacts both health and finances.

On the Ohio State study showing vaccinated Covid patients had a HIGHER risk of death than the unvaccinated

Unreported Truths • 54 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination COVID-19 Research Immunity Healthcare
  1. Vaccinated Covid patients in the Ohio State study had a higher risk of death compared to the unvaccinated, even after matching by age and comorbidities.
  2. Studies have shown that vaccinated Covid patients may not have a survival advantage once they are hospitalized. Other research supports the finding that vaccinated patients had higher mortality rates.
  3. The mRNA vaccines may not provide significant protection against severe disease or death in Covid-hospitalized patients according to multiple studies, contradicting previous claims about the effectiveness of the vaccines.

The Many Dangers of Conflating Weight and Health

Weight and Healthcare • 179 implied HN points • 28 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Healthcare Body Image Medical system
  1. Weight and health are separate concepts - people can have different health statuses at the same weight and vice versa.
  2. The idea of 'healthy weight' is problematic and has generated more harm than good, particularly for higher-weight individuals.
  3. Focusing on healthy behaviors rather than solely on weight loss is a better predictor of future health outcomes.

Strategies for Dealing with Routine Weigh-Ins At The Doctor

Weight and Healthcare • 119 implied HN points • 09 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight management Healthcare Body positivity Medical Advocacy
  1. Patients have the right to refuse weigh-ins at the doctor's office if they are not medically necessary.
  2. Calling ahead to let the healthcare provider know about your preference to not be weighed can be helpful.
  3. Having someone accompany you to the appointment can provide support and help advocate for you in situations of weight stigma.

Novo Nordisk Delivers Weight Stigma to Grand Nursing Rounds

Weight and Healthcare • 159 implied HN points • 20 Nov 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Stigma Pharmaceutical industry Healthcare Fat Activism
  1. Novo Nordisk's campaign to end weight stigma is seen as disingenuous, as they profit from selling weight loss drugs.
  2. Novo Nordisk coordinated a workshop titled 'Grand Nursing Rounds Obesity,' which perpetuated weight stigma and fat jokes in healthcare.
  3. Research shows that weight stigma is prevalent among healthcare practitioners, with a significant percentage feeling uncomfortable caring for obese patients.

Welcome to The Weight and Healthcare Newsletter

Weight and Healthcare • 159 implied HN points • 27 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Weight Science Weight Stigma Research Methods Community support
  1. The Weight and Healthcare Newsletter explores weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare, offering valuable information to support individuals dealing with medical weight stigma.
  2. Weight stigma in healthcare causes significant harm, especially to individuals with higher weights and multiple marginalized identities. There is a more helpful and less harmful paradigm available through examining evidence and lived experiences.
  3. Positive changes are possible in healthcare regarding weight-inclusive care and best practices. Education and dialogue can lead to improved understanding and practices among healthcare professionals.

Benefits 2.0: Brokers as the Frontline of Benefits Innovation

Equal Ventures • 59 implied HN points • 07 Sep 22
💼 Business Insurance Healthcare Entrepreneurship Employee Benefits Market Trends
  1. The benefits industry has evolved significantly to Benefits 2.0, where employers can offer more personalized and cost-effective benefits than before.
  2. Employers are increasingly turning to brokers as key partners in navigating the complex landscape of Benefits 2.0, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and service providers.
  3. Key trends in Benefits 2.0 include the growth in self-funding, care navigation solutions proving ROI, and the expansion of fringe benefits like mental health and financial wellness.

Diet Culture Perpetuates Eating Disorders, There is a Solution

Weight and Healthcare • 119 implied HN points • 02 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Eating Disorders Weight Stigma Healthcare Body Image Mental health
  1. Diet culture can perpetuate eating disorders, making recovery more difficult.
  2. Weight stigma and fat-shaming, especially among girls, can lead to unhealthy behaviors and eating disorders.
  3. Promoting a weight-inclusive approach and moving away from weight-centric models can help prevent eating disorders and support full recovery.

Is obesity really a disease? It's complicated.

Julia Belluz • 7 implied HN points • 19 Sep 24
🏥 Health Politics Obesity Public Health Healthcare Policy Nutrition
  1. The medical community struggles to define obesity as an illness since BMI isn't a reliable diagnostic tool. There's no clear agreement on what symptoms or signs indicate that someone has obesity as a disease.
  2. Many countries don't see obesity as a disease because of this lack of definition. This misunderstanding can lead to the harmful idea that obesity is just a personal choice rather than a complex issue.
  3. With new medications and ongoing discussions, the medical community is starting to rethink how to define obesity. The next step is addressing the broader social and environmental factors contributing to obesity.

Commentator

Castalia • 99 implied HN points • 08 Aug 22
🔬 Science Research Ethics Mental health Climate Policy Artificial Intelligence Healthcare
  1. Recent revelations have shown that some Alzheimer's studies used falsified data, calling into question the direction of research and funding in this area.
  2. A new study suggests there is no link between serotonin levels and depression, challenging long-held beliefs about mental health and undermining the pharmaceutical industry's influence.
  3. There's a lack of balanced discussion on climate change, with many voices pushing for extreme positions instead of seeking a middle ground that acknowledges the reality of the problem without inducing panic.

Peru's new leftist president at UN: Healthcare, education, housing, jobs are rights, must be guaranteed to all

Geopolitical Economy Report • 139 implied HN points • 24 Sep 21
🌍 World Politics Healthcare Education Housing
  1. Peru's President Pedro Castillo emphasizes guaranteeing healthcare, education, housing, and jobs as rights to all citizens
  2. He calls for a 'social transformation' to ensure economic and social rights are prioritized alongside civil and political rights
  3. Castillo highlights the importance of protecting the environment, addressing extreme poverty, and reducing inequality

PEI Blues

Critical Mass • 26 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare Government spending Diversity Anti-racism
  1. There is a crisis in medical care in PEI, impacting local communities and the nation, while attention and resources are directed towards new anti-racism initiatives.
  2. Shortage of doctors in PEI, with long wait times for assignment of family doctors, leading to challenges in accessing urgent medical care.
  3. Government focus on anti-racism initiatives may not address essential issues like the shortage of ICU doctors, which are crucial for immediate healthcare needs in the region.

☀️A Brighter Future Under the AI Sun

Crypto Good • 6 implied HN points • 23 Dec 24
🕹 Technology AI Healthcare Education Agriculture Democracy
  1. Generative AI is different from regular AI because it creates new ideas and solutions instead of just analyzing data. This means it can help develop things like better farming techniques or personalized medicine.
  2. AI is helping solve big challenges like healthcare and food security. Farmers can get real-time advice through their phones, making it easier to grow crops and combat pests.
  3. With AI, education is becoming more personalized and accessible. Every child can have their own AI tutor to learn at their own pace, breaking down barriers to high-quality education.

June 2 2022: The End of the Beginning in the Fight for the Right To Repair?

Fight to Repair • 59 implied HN points • 02 Jun 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Technology Regulation Healthcare Consumer Rights
  1. June 2, 2022 marks a significant moment in the fight for the Right To Repair with Colorado's governor signing laws to grant repair rights for power wheelchairs, addressing market consolidation and healthcare system challenges.
  2. Colorado's legislation is tackling repair market and billing issues by mandating manufacturers to provide repair documentation and tools at reasonable costs and addressing Medicaid billing obstacles.
  3. New York is also making strides in the Right To Repair fight, with the State Senate passing the Digital Fair Repair Act, following a previous victory in the Senate last year, showing progress in the realm of consumer electronics and medical devices.

Messiness can be a huge moat

Brick by Brick • 9 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
💼 Business Strategy Technology Healthcare Market Analysis Innovation
  1. Handling messy problems can give companies a big edge over competitors. When a company can simplify and control messy situations, it sets itself apart.
  2. Epic Systems shows how complex integrations create strong barriers for rivals in the healthcare tech space. Their custom solutions make it hard for new players to catch up.
  3. Over years of effort, companies like Epic build extensive networks, making their systems deeply embedded in the industry. This complexity becomes a valuable moat that is tough to replicate.

A benefit greater yet

Model Thinking • 39 implied HN points • 06 Nov 22
💰 Finance Economics Population Government spending Healthcare Policy Analysis
  1. Optimal population subsidies can differ greatly based on the discount rate assumption, with the model showing notable variations between a 5% and a 7% discount rate.
  2. There's evidence of a non-linear relationship between fertility rates and income, with high-income groups having more children in some cases, impacting population growth predictions.
  3. The marginal benefit of a birth is suggested to increase rapidly with population growth and discounts rates, leading to implications concerning government spending priorities and possible optimization opportunities.

SOCIALISM FOR THEM: 60% of Anthem’s 2021 revenue was subsidized by American taxpayers.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 119 implied HN points • 01 Feb 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare Public Policy Insurance Corporate Influence Economic Inequality
  1. Anthem, a major health insurance company, got 60% of its 2021 revenue from taxpayer money. This means a lot of their profits depend on government funding.
  2. While Anthem's profits have soared, many Americans are seeing higher health insurance deductibles and premiums that take up a big part of their budgets.
  3. Most of Anthem's recent growth comes from government programs like Medicaid and Medicare, rather than traditional health plans that people used to buy directly.

Big Tech Platforms’ Entry into Healthcare and Education

Platform Papers • 59 implied HN points • 13 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Big Tech Data Analytics Regulations Data Privacy Healthcare
  1. Big Tech platforms like Google and Apple enter regulated industries like healthcare and education by capturing sensitive data, leading to concerns about privacy and competition.
  2. In highly regulated industries, Big Tech firms focus on data capture and analysis, offering insights that can significantly impact incumbent service providers and drive innovation.
  3. For platform strategy, success in regulated industries hinges on superior data analytics capabilities, strategies to access and use sensitive data, and balancing stakeholder interests like privacy and security.

Chapter 24: Healthcare and US Elections 2024!

Spyderdoc Newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Healthcare Policies Democracy Political landscape
  1. Healthcare costs are a big issue in US politics, and they impact everyone. It's important for citizens to get involved in the political process to shape healthcare policies.
  2. The election in 2024 is crucial, with big differences between candidates on healthcare. How they handle issues like drug pricing and abortion can really change the future of healthcare in America.
  3. The way healthcare is organized is changing, with a shift from quality care to more emphasis on quantity. This affects how patients are treated and what kind of care they receive.