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The Latest in Health News from Lathams Pharmacy     Section Page News - Modern Healthcare KPMG says deal activity will stay high in '21: 10 takeaways Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:00:00 EST A new KPMG survey finds deal activity is expected to stay elevated in 2021, although valuations will probably be across the board. 2 in 5 Americans live where COVID-19 strains hospital ICUs Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:01:32 EST Since November, the share of U.S. hospitals nearing the breaking point has doubled. More than 40% of Americans now live in areas running out of ICU space, with only 15% of beds still available. Biden's early approach to virus: Underpromise, overdeliver Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:33:16 EST Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said President Donald Trump's handling of the virus caused so much damage to public perceptions of its severity that it's important for President Joe Biden to set a contrasting tone. Biden's COVID-19 plan a test of American resolve Sat, 23 Jan 2021 01:00:00 EST President Joe Biden’s heartfelt plea for national unity will be immediately tested by the American people in how they respond to his plan for ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Cable news and the gender gap Sat, 23 Jan 2021 01:00:00 EST JAMA study finds that female physicians are not equally represented on cable news shows to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. Data Points: Sticking with your resolutions Sat, 23 Jan 2021 01:00:00 EST How are you doing on your promises to eat right, exercise regularly and stop drinking? If you are already falling short, you aren’t alone. In fact, Jan. 17 was “Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day.” Chatbots, texting campaigns help manage influx of COVID vax questions Sat, 23 Jan 2021 01:00:00 EST As patients turn to local health systems for information on COVID-19 vaccination, health systems are turning to technology to help manage the barrage of questions. Next Up Podcast: What to expect with telehealth and healthcare technology in the next 4 years Sat, 23 Jan 2021 01:00:00 EST Healthcare organizations are becoming increasingly focused on innovative technology solutions like telehealth, enhanced electronic health records and partnerships with technology companies. Modern Healthcare’s "Next Up" podcast is produced by CareContent, Inc. and hosted by CareContent’s CEO, Kadesha Thomas Smith. produced by:   Looking ahead with optimism as we continue to transform healthcare Sat, 23 Jan 2021 01:00:00 EST Alan Miller, who recently stepped down as long-time CEO of Universal Health Services, reflects on the industry and the company he founded. Want more diversity in clinical trials? Start with the researchers Sat, 23 Jan 2021 01:00:00 EST Efforts to increase diversity in clinical trials might depend on achieving more diversity among those conducting the studies.