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Universal Depression Screening Leads to Unnecessary Harm

Sensible Medicine

In June 2023 , the same was recommended to adults. The USPSTF claims "screening interventions" decrease the prevalence of depression at six-month follow-up by an odds ratio of 0.60. But in the real world, not everyone who screens positive for depression ends up in therapy. She ended up on antidepressants.

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The AI Doctor Will Message You Now

Sensible Medicine

I’ve been following the general conversations and have been particularly interested in AI’s potential to improve diagnostic performance. Judging AI’s performance in December of 2023 is like looking at a college applicant’s APGAR scores. What follows is the suggested reply to the partner of a patient of mine.

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Artificial Intelligence can be the Catalyst for Transformative Change at NIH

Sensible Medicine

Dr. Bhattacharya’s appointment was partly to prevent a repeat scenario. Traditionally, NIH (and science in general) identifies priorities by looking at historical burdens of diseases or by following the leads of existing research. This resulted in an incomplete response rather than a holistic, data-driven strategy.

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Consumers Continue to Spend on Technology, Seeking “A Happy, Healthy Connected Life”

Health Populi

consumers will continue to spend their disposable incomes on connected consumer devices, but will be looking for more balance in their digital lives according to Deloitte’s fourth annual 2023 Connected Consumer Survey. adults in the second quarter of 2023. For the survey, Deloitte polled 2,018 U.S. While 2 in 3 U.S.

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5 strategies to increase visits in your mental health practice 

Health Prime

According to The State of Mental Health in America 2023 , 28% of all adults with a mental illness reported that they were not able to receive the treatment they needed. Implement appointment reminders and follow-ups Use automated appointment reminders and follow-up communications to enhance the patient experience.

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Location, Location, Location – Understanding Health Consumers’ Evolving Definition of Convenience

Health Populi

In the 2023 Patient Consumer Survey report, the topline lesson is that “cost and location drive patient decisions, while service and comfort drive experience.” adults in April 2023 to gauge peoples’ experiences with healthcare received in the past year (think back to April 2022 and the next 12 months for the time horizon).

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5 strategies for mental health providers to enhance reimbursements 

Health Prime

According to The State of Mental Health in America 2023 , 21% of adults are currently experiencing a mental illness, which equates to over 50 million Americans. A 2023 IGNUX report states that hospital coding mistakes make up 63% of medical billing errors.

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