Ellen Beck

4 weeks ago | smartbrief.com | Ellen Beck

Federal cuts to the NIH could adversely affect drug development across the public and private spectrum because the government agency provides the bulk of funding for basic science research that goes into creating new pharmaceuticals. “The NIH work is really the critical groundwork for everything that happens in drug discovery,” said Dr. Fred Ledley, a professor in the Department of Management at Bentley University and director of the Center for Integration of Science and Industry.

Jan 23, 2025 | smartbrief.com | Ellen Beck

5 min read HealthcareProviders Health care clinician well-being is no longer centered on just individuals or even a team. It has evolved to encompass an organization’s entire health care community.

Aug 27, 2024 | smartbrief.com | Ellen Beck

Most older adults in the US want to age in place, but health policy and clinical experts said they may not be able to afford home-based health care long term, and their communities often lack resources, services and support for patients and caregivers. The US spends more overall on health care than most other countries but lags in long-term care, with patients and families often responsible for health-related costs until their spending is exhausted and they transition to Medicaid.

Feb 15, 2024 | smartbrief.com | Ellen Beck

3 min read HealthcareInsurersProviders The American Hospital Association’s 2024 Rural Advocacy Agenda takes aim at Medicare Advantage plans because of continued concerns with payments and prior authorization procedures that add to providers’ administrative workload.

Feb 15, 2024 | smartbrief.com | Ellen Beck

Hospital leaders at the American Hospital Association Rural Health Care Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla., showcased the creative initiatives developed locally to recruit and retain health care professionals. Here is a snapshot of their success stories. Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, Wash.