To the editor: Your editorial (How Much Will Americans Sacrifice for Good Health Care, Feb. 16) echoes a systemic flaw baked into our health insurance and provider systems, which is particularly invidious in public health insurance. High costs and lower quality can’t just be fixed by a single payer negotiating lower drug prices, nor would […]

Brazilian-based “mavie” announced today it has selected eCaring as the platform it will use to manage the treatment of people with rare diseases in Brazil. There are over 13 million people suffering from rare diseases in Brazil. mavie will provide its care management solution to government sponsored associations which oversee the treatment and care of […]

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  Title: Technology in Caregiving  Topics to include: · New technologies that enable home care by connecting caregivers, providers and families· How sensors, cameras, computers and programs in the home deliver real-time information to the palm of your hand· The integration of telemedicine into home care· Start-ups that are revolutionizing financial protection and […]

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  Title: The Next Frontier in Healthcare Description: This webinar will provide insights on the causes of the value challenge we have in the US healthcare system – the drivers of high costs and lower than expected outcomes – and offer a path toward transforming this dynamic through the collection of real-time, […]

SAN DIEGO — Alton Rodgers had just come in from gardening when he suddenly blacked out and collapsed on the floor. The 89-year-old Kentucky native spent about 10 days at Palomar Hospital, where doctors told him a build-up of fluid around his heart was the culprit. Now, shortly after being released, Rodgers got a knock at […]