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Examining the benefits of out-of-network care for pediatric moyamoya

Posted on September 26, 2024

Total in-episode expenses and resource use before the index surgery (preop) and including/after the surgery (postop). The comparisons are separated for analysis into (A) single institution cohorts (1 and 2) and (B) multi‐institution cohorts (3 and 4). Credits: Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology (2024). DOI: 10.1161/SVIN.123.001014Moyamoya disease is a rare condition that affects the blood vessels in the brain, especially in children. Narrowing and blockage of vessels significantly increases the risk of stroke and requires surgical revascularization for treatment. Although research shows that outcomes of revascularization are better at high-volume centers, insurers often hesitate to approve out-of-network care. However,…

ABQ Ride releases Recovery Network Report to reformat bus system

Posted on September 25, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – The city spent around two years trying to figure out how to reform its bus system after ridership cratered in Covid. Now a new report has some big ideas for what changes might be on the horizon. After taking in a lot of community feedback, ABQ Ride now has a draft plan for more frequent bus service and expanded services in some areas.Story continues below“It gives us some real viable options to create a healthy ridership concept for the city of Albuquerque. “The city of Albuquerque deserves a state-of-the-art transit system and that’s what…

Pilot Room PR Firm Bows International Communication Network Palomar

Posted on September 23, 2024

MILAN — Pilot Room, a marquee PR firm based in Milan part of communications company FSB Group, is kicking off international operations via a new network-like entity.Called Palomar, the newly established firm groups global independent agencies under one roof to provide clients across the luxury, fashion, beauty and lifestyle sectors with integrated services in multiple markets, blending global reach with a local and geographically tailored mindset.“Pilot Room’s vision for establishing Palomar focuses on engaging partners with a deep understanding of the international landscape and extensive knowledge of specific markets to meet the evolving needs of our clients,” said…

Large Hospital Network Resorts to Pen and Paper After Hack

Posted on July 31, 2024

(Bloomberg) — Brian Kirsch knew something was wrong at his local medical clinic when he turned up for a scheduled appointment on Wednesday morning. “They didn’t have me on file to even have an appointment because they couldn’t print out the new schedule,” Kirsch, an IT instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College, said in an interview. “The computer systems weren’t working. They couldn’t pull up my medical records.” The clinic is part of the network of Ascension, one of the country’s largest non-profit health systems. Kirsch said the clinic’s staff resorted to pen and paper, and he was ultimately able…