The University of Texas Health Houston is conducting a five-year project to study the impact of sounds as triggers for trauma and explore methods to reduce the power of those triggers. Led by Dr. Mohammed Milad, a professor in the Louis A. Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School, the project aims to enhance the capacity to regulate fear in individuals.

Mayo Clinic recently announced a multi-year partnership with Oxford Nanopore, a developer of the new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology, to develop improved testing methods for diseases like cancer and genetic disorders, according to a press release from Mayo Clinic.

Jeff Ferranti, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Duke University Health System, has expressed Duke Health's commitment to the responsible use of generative AI in addressing complex issues in academic medicine. He recognizes the transformative potential of AI in patient care, research, and medical education. Ferranti responded to Microsoft's AI solutions aimed at assisting healthcare organizations by collaborating with Microsoft to explore the ethical implementation of AI in healthcare.

Dr. Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman of Penn Medicine were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine thanks to their pioneer RNA research.

Mayo Clinic, a renowned healthcare organization, is among the first to participate in Microsoft's 365 Copilot Early Access Program. Mayo Clinic's Chief Information Officer, Cris Ross, emphasizes the importance of privacy, ethics, and safety in their utilization of generative AI and large language models. The goal is to leverage AI-powered technology to advance healthcare transformation and prioritize patient care excellence.

Faculty-Scientists and Clinicians at the University of Maryland Medical System have successfully performed the second xenotransplantation of a pig heart into a patient with end-stage cardiovascular disease. The surgery, which took place on September 20, marked a significant milestone in the field of xenotransplantation.

According to a recent online survey conducted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), nearly 96 percent of Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) with PTCB's Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate reported experiencing drug shortages in their pharmacies. PTCB CEO William Schimmel commended pharmacy technicians for their proactive efforts in addressing these shortages and highlighted their essential role in healthcare delivery.

The University of Melbourne has announced that its music-based app, MATCH, aimed at aiding dementia patients with agitation behaviors, will receive a $1.3 million grant from Google. The app, which harnesses the therapeutic potential of music, will use wearable sensors and AI-driven music adaptive systems to identify early signs of agitation behaviors and offer music-based interventions to regulate mood. The project, known as Music Attuned Technology - Care via eHealth (MATCH), aims to create a better everyday life for people living with dementia.

The Stop TB Partnership said on Aug. 30 that its Global Drug Facility (GDF) has initiated price reductions of up to 55% on bedaquiline, a vital medication used in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB).

Morgan Health recently announced plans to enhance healthcare for 160 million people covered under employer-sponsored insurance (ESI).

Captive health insurance continues to be on the rise, and many businesses both big and small are making the switch from traditional health insurance.

An increasing number of businesses are making the switch to captive health insurance from traditional insurance due to concerns like increasing health care costs and a need for more flexibility.

Health savings accounts (HSAs) have become increasingly popular among many people due to the triple tax advantage they offer. This means that if funds are removed from an HSA, the patient doesn't have to pay taxes on the withdrawal. To make healthcare even more affordable for those in need, members of the House of Representatives are currently pushing to expand access to HSAs.

Doug Truax, CEO and founder of Everlong Captive Health Insurance, said the healthcare system needs to be transparent for customers after a 2019 statement by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar was released concerning healthcare costs.

Released last December, Mercer's 2022 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans predicts employer-sponsored healthcare insurance premiums will increase to be larger than normal annual premium increases due to those costs finally being reflective of inflation.

When it comes to insurance, captive cell models have become popular over the last few years as an alternative to single-parent captive models.

President Joe Biden recently announced that the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) will end May 11.

Doug Truax, CEO and founder of Everlong Captive Health Insurance, says Everlong Captive Health Insurance helps clients save money from the continuously rising prescription cost with the use of "a cost-effective and completely transparent pharmacy benefits manager, and an innovative specialty drug program."

A patient of Sinus and Allergy Wellness Center of North Scottsdale, called E.M., had a balloon sinuplasty procedure to treat her sinus symptoms.

While the insurance market globally has seen a year full of volatility and uncertainty, the captive insurance market had tremendous growth in comparison. Everlong CEO and Founder Doug Truax said his company, like other captive health insurances, is for those looking to lower cost and who are tired of traditional insurance.