The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast 📣 Digital Health Download: March 2025
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Mar 3, 2025 This month, healthcare news highlights include a $5/month medication subscription that boosts adherence and lowers costs for patients. A surgeon publicly calls out UnitedHealthcare over patient care issues, sparking debate on insurance practices. The increase of microplastics in our brains is alarming, raising health concerns. Louisiana's vaccination promotion cuts stir discussions about public health trust. Lastly, a Super Bowl ad critiques the healthcare system and sheds light on the complexities of GLP-1 medication access and pricing.
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Steve's Hip Replacement
- Steve Krause had hip replacement surgery due to a football injury from middle school.
- Despite his frustrations with the healthcare system, he had a positive surgical experience.
Amazon RxPass Impact
- A JAMA study showed Amazon Pharmacy's RxPass improved medication adherence and lowered costs.
- The program's success is attributed to price transparency, automatic renewals, and medication bundling.
Microplastics in Brains
- A Nature Medicine study revealed microplastic levels in human brains increased 55% in a decade.
- Microplastic contamination is linked to various health issues and potentially dementia.