A friend of mine who wants to stay anonymous (for now at any rate) had a crazy waste of time proving that he was eligibile for a medication on his plan. I thought his story might trigger a few of you! And yes Optum is of course part of United HealthGroup–Matthew Holt Here is the ridiculous situation I had with filling a prescription through COBRA a few weeks back. I spent 33 minutes on the phone on January 8th, 2025 before I finally navigated the maze that is American healthcare to the extent that a medication that has been prescribed…
Author: Dr. Anna Reynolds
By MATTHEW HOLT DOGE, or Doggie as Kara Swisher has been calling it, has gone from being a meme about Shiba Inus to a crypto scam to a group tearing the Federal government apart.So I thought I would use the title of this piece to make a joke. Like Musk’s humor it’s puerile and not funny. What’s also not funny is what Musk’s team has done to small government agencies, like USAID & CFPB that really help people, not to mention the irrational firing of thousands of government employees that appear to be screwing up the NIH, the National Parks,…
By KIM BELLARD Many people don’t realize it, but a hundred years ago America was something of a scientific backwater. Oh, sure, we had the occasional Nobel laureate, but the center of science was in Europe, particularly Germany. Then in the early 1930’s the Nazis decided that “purity” – of political ideas, of blood – was more important than truth, making life uncomfortable at best and deadly at worst for their scientists. So hundreds of them fled, many of them ending up in the U.S. And – voila! – American science came of age and hasn’t looked back. Until now.…
By ALEX AZAR Presidential transitions are always a time of great change, but few leaders have ushered in a shift as sweeping as the rewiring of one-seventh of the U.S. economy. President Trump has the opportunity to do just that by doubling down on the health transformation achievements of his first term. A key to success is continuing the shift from a fee-for-service (FFS) healthcare model to value-based care (VBC). The current FFS model continues to deliver higher costs and greater utilization of healthcare resources—but not better outcomes for patients. By contrast, a VBC model ties provider payments to quality patient care…
Natalie Schneider is CEO of Fort Health, a relatively new entrant into the children’s mental health market. Fort Health’s modus operandi is to partner with (i.e. market via) pediatricians to get them to refer patients. They are delivering integrated care and something called collaborative care…a newer model that has more frequent and shorter interventions and is more affordable. Natalie is concerned that only 20% of current psychiatric care for pediatric patients is currently evidenced-based and measured. Part of their secret sauce is through a partnership with the Child Mind Institute, and they also deliver a series of educational offerings for…
Stuart Blitz is COO and founder of Hone Health. He comes from a long career in health tech, notably at diabetes device pioneer Agamatrix. Stuart’s been working on his aggressive social media career, but in the background he co-founded Hone Health in the male health online telehealth/pharmacy space in March 2020 (great timing!). It’s now raised real money ($33m last month), has expanded to the other half of the population (women, too!), and is finding a space for itself in the cash-pay space where HIMS, Roman et al are well known. We had a great conversation about how that space…
Belgium, sebuah negara kecil di Eropa Barat, terkenal dengan berbagai keistimewaan kuliner yang menggugah selera. Salah satu hidangan paling ikonik yang tak boleh dilewatkan oleh para pencinta kuliner adalah Moules Frites. Hidangan ini adalah simbol dari warisan gastronomi Belgia, yang sederhana namun kaya rasa. Moules Frites tidak hanya menawarkan pengalaman makan yang luar biasa, tetapi juga mencerminkan budaya Belgia yang kaya akan tradisi kuliner dan kebiasaan sosial. Dalam artikel ini, kita akan membahas secara mendalam tentang Moules Frites, mulai dari sejarahnya, cara penyajiannya, variasinya, hingga mengapa hidangan ini begitu populer di seluruh dunia. Apa itu Moules Frites? Secara sederhana, Moules…
Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) adalah predator utama di Madagaskar dan merupakan hewan yang unik serta misterius. Meskipun sering dikira sebagai kucing liar, fossa sebenarnya memiliki hubungan lebih dekat dengan musang dan luwak daripada dengan keluarga kucing. Hewan ini dikenal sebagai pemangsa utama di pulau tersebut, dengan lemur sebagai salah satu mangsa Mancingduit login favoritnya. Namun, populasi fossa semakin terancam akibat deforestasi dan perburuan liar. Habitat dan Persebaran Fossa Fossa hanya ditemukan di Madagaskar, menjadikannya spesies endemik yang sangat bergantung pada kelestarian ekosistem pulau tersebut. Mereka hidup di berbagai jenis habitat, seperti: Hutan Hujan Tropis – Habitat utama fosa yang menyediakan makanan…
By GABRIELLE GOLDBLATT Highly relevant, high-resolution data streams are essential to high-stakes decision making across industries. You wouldn’t expect an investment banker making deals without full market visibility or a grocery store to stock shelves without data on what’s selling and what’s not—so why are we not leaning more into data-driven approaches in healthcare? Sensor-based measures, data collected from wearables and smart technologies, often continuously and outside the clinic, can drive more precise and cost-effective treatment strategies. Yet, in many cases, they’re not used to the fullest potential – either because they’re not covered by insurance or they’re treated as…
Madeleine Baking are delicate, shell-shaped French tea cakes that have enchanted pastry lovers for centuries. Known for their light, buttery texture and subtle sweetness, these small cakes are perfect for pairing with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. Whether you enjoy them plain, glazed, or dipped in chocolate, Madeleine Baking are a delightful treat that combines simplicity and elegance. In this article, we will explore the history, ingredients, baking techniques, variations, and tips to achieve the perfect Madeleine. The History of Madeleines The origins of Madeleine Baking trace back to the 18th century in France, specifically in the town of Commercy…