Deborah Abrams Kaplan

4 weeks ago | vision-systems.com | Deborah Abrams Kaplan

TI Fluid Systems had a problem. The company produces automotive fluid storage, carrying and delivery systems. That includes steel coils to fabricate pipes for brake and fuel supply circuits. Any perforations in the steel, no matter how tiny, can cause safety issues. TI Fluid (Liège, Belgium) had a camera-based inspection system in place, 3 meters above the steel strips on a production line.

1 month ago | managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Deborah Abrams Kaplan

The Trump administration’s sweeping elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs is stirring up lots of questions. One potential consequence may be the weakening of the countless efforts in recent years to address the social determinants of health (SDOH) and relateddata collection. DEI, SDOH and health equity are deeply intertwined, says Anteo Pashaj, D.O., MBA, regional medical director at Strive Health, a value-based kidney care provider.

2 months ago | managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Deborah Abrams Kaplan

Direct contracting is not a new concept: Cut out the insurers as middlemen and work directly with providers on more integrative health and aligned metrics. But companies are newly exploring different ways to implement it and fully realize the benefits. About 75% of employers already use some form of direct contracting, and 41% say they will likely consider it in 2025, according to a 2024 Brighton Health Plan Solutions and HR Dive survey.

Feb 5, 2025 | managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Deborah Abrams Kaplan

Although doctors prescribe pharmaceuticals for various ailments, they also understand that drugs are only one way to improve a patient’s health. Another is food. The “food is medicine” movement is not new, but it is gaining prominence. The idea is to bolster treatment by providing nutritious foods and medically tailored meals to address diet-related illnesses (diabetes, heart disease and some cancers) and supporting those with conditions such as cancer and kidney disease.

Nov 7, 2024 | mdedge.com | Deborah Abrams Kaplan

When psychiatrist Paul Sartain, MD (not his real name), received a letter from his state’s medical board, he was concerned. A patient’s family complained that he made sexual advances to a young woman he treated for psychotic depression. “There was absolutely no evidence, and the claims were vague,” he said. “I think the family was angry at me and with the system — the woman had not gotten better.” Sartain reviewed his medical records and then called his malpractice insurer.