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Have a Chronic Disease? There’s a Smartphone App for That

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Devon Herrick

An article in the San Francisco Chronical that was republished in Kaiser Heath News looked at tech firms that monitor chronic conditions remotely. The firms offer both digital or human health coaches to help patients better manage their care. There are approximately 50 different firms designed to help patients adhere to treatment programs or deal with chronic conditions.

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Friday Links

Posted on June 24, 2022July 25, 2022 by John C. Goodman

Researchers: Russia’s covid vaccine doesn’t work. Trial test results were fake.

Deborah Birx piles on to the assault on Scott Atlas. But remember (again), Atlas was right and his critics were wrong.

Could banning Juul be bad for our health?

Five numbers that describe our Covid response and why they all may be wrong.

Republican Study Committee calls for health policy reform:

The CBO has analyzed five versions of Medicare for All:

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Doctors Hate Insurance Companies Meddling with Patient Care

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Devon Herrick

A survey found that nearly 90% of doctors believe barriers erected by health insurance plans have negatively impacted patient care. The survey also found that doctors are so fed up that two-thirds would not recommend a career in medicine while nearly half (48%) are considering leaving medicine for another career. The survey was 600 physicians with practices in primary care.

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Thursday Links

Posted on June 23, 2022July 25, 2022 by John C. Goodman

HHS says it doesn’t have time to review itself.

House panel attacks Scott Atlas. The problem: Atlas was right and the critics were wrong.

More Covid fraud: As much as 20% of funds for small business may have gone to scammers.

Paragon Health study: make HSAs an option in Obamacare.

What if the government stopped paying 80% of the premium for higher income folks? 3 million would stop buying the insurance.

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