Geisinger, https://www.geisinger.org, along with the University of Washington in Seattle https://www.washington.edu and Washington University in St. Louis https://wustl.edu were awarded a $8.5 million five year grant from NIH to study the role of genetics in neuropsychiatric disorders. The research will include studying autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. …Continue reading
Impact of Rural Hospital Closures
Senator Gary C. Peters (D-MI) https://www.peters.senate.gov Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on July 15, 2019 wrote a letter to Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) https://www.gao.gov requesting GAO to conduct a study into the impact of rural hospital closures on communities in the U.S. …Continue reading
Bright Future Expected for Company
Credit Suisse’s https://www.credit.suisse.com research shows that a financially bright future is ahead for the company Change Healthcare https://www.changehealthcare.com, developers of a leading independent healthcare technology platform that provides data and analytics-driven solutions to improve clinical, financial, and patient engagement outcomes in the U.S healthcare system. …Continue reading
Bill to Encourage Telehealth Innovation
Representatives John Curtis (R-UT) and Joe Neguse (D-CO) introduced the “Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act” (H.R 4013) on July 25 to encourage telehealth innovation and promote expanded access to healthcare services in rural and urban areas through telehealth and digital services. Currently, Medicare covers limited telehealth services, which is discouraging innovation and restricting access to specialized care. …Continue reading
Support for the Cell Atlas of the Heart
Several University of Chicago https://www.uchicagomedicine.org scientists’ part of an international team of researchers, were awarded a three year, nearly $4 million grant to define every cell type in the human heart. The grant is part of $68 million in funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) https://chanzuckerberg.com to support the “Human Cell Atlas.” …Continue reading
Addressing Chronic Pain
The Department of the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity within DOD https://www.usamraa.army.cil/Pages/main01.aspx on July 31, 2019, issued a grant announcement. The title of the Funding Opportunity Notice is “DOD Chronic Pain Management Research Program, Translational Research Award” (TRA)” (W81WH-19-CPMRP-TRA).
Helping with Complex Care Needs
Beginning January 2020, Medicare Advantage plans will offer a broad range of new non-medical benefits such as food, housing, and transportation to people with complex care needs. At a briefing held July 24, 2019, the Bipartisan Policy Center https://bipartisanpolicy.org released a report offering ideas and recommendations on expanding Medicare benefits to help care for people with complex needs related to chronic conditions in the senior population. …Continue reading