Primary Care Isn’t Broken—It Needs a Better Support System
A version of this article was published by KevinMD. Primary care is at the heart of each and every healthcare system. Effective and efficient primary care leads to positive health outcomes across the board, most notably lower rates of mortality and hospitalization, and higher life expectancy. But to achieve such results, primary care needs an integrated […]
Chronic Conditions Will Outlast the Pandemic: How Can We Manage Both?
These are trying times for anyone in need of care, but they are particularly challenging for people with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease. A variety of complementary solutions—ranging from remote care and behavioral science to awareness campaigns and regulatory action—is needed to make sure they receive the care they need during […]
Tackling a $120B Problem with CKD Early Detection
Every third American adult is at risk for chronic kidney disease, and 37 million people already live with this life-threatening condition. Treatment for CKD costs Medicare over $120 billion dollars annually, nearly a quarter of all spending. The final stage of the disease, when treatment involves a kidney transplant or dialysis, is particularly expensive. Since […]
Testing the Untested: Reducing the $124B CKD Burden with Early Detection
Our new infographic shows the impact Minuteful Kidney makes by allowing plans to test their members from home, raising test adherence and improving outcomes.
Introducing Velieve: Now, Women with UTIs Can Test and Treat From Home, Within Hours
People all over the world are staying home to fight the spread of COVID-19. Ailments that are not related to the coronavirus must still be treated, but there’s always a risk involved with visiting the clinic. One particularly common example is urinary tract infections, or UTIs, which is one of the most widespread types of […]
