A clash over the Affordable Care Act that has led to a shutdown of the federal government has ramifications for public health as agencies cease some services. The Trump administration vows mass layoffs during the impasse. The shutdown centered largely on a disagreement over the Obama-era health law. Democrats want a further extension of enhanced…
Rocket Pharmaceuticals voluntarily withdrew its FDA submission for its Fanconi anemia gene therapy. The move follows a corporate restructuring over the summer that refocused the company on its cardiovascular programs. The post Rocket Pharmaceuticals Pulls FDA Filing for Rare Blood Disorder Gene Therapy appeared first on MedCity News.
AI-generated clinic notes from ambient outpatient visits assist clinicians in numerous ways
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Documentation gaps can quietly undermine everything from how your organization is publicly rated, to how they are reimbursed, to how payers evaluate your performance, leading to weaker negotiating power, and decreased ability to recruit top talent or attract patients. The post If the Record Doesn’t Reflect the Risk, the Rating Won’t Reflect the Care appeared…
US health insurers reduce Medicare Advantage operations in 2026
For nursing to shape its future in an AI-driven world, its leaders and practitioners must be present, informed, and engaged in every step of its development and deployment. The post The Critical Need For Nurses To Play An Active Role In AI Implementation appeared first on MedCity News.
At a memorial service in 2022, veteran Air Force Capt. Monte Watts bumped into a fellow former Minuteman III nuclear missile operator, who told him that she had non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Watts knew other missileers with similar cancers. But the connection really hit home later that same January day, when the results of a blood test…
Más de 1.500 centros de salud financiados con fondos federales —que ofrecen servicios a millones de personas de bajos ingresos— enfrentan desafíos financieros significativos, según sus líderes, ya que el cierre parcial del gobierno se suma a otros recortes en sus ingresos. Algunos de estos centros de salud comunitarios podrían verse obligados a reducir personal…
About 1,500 federally funded health centers that serve millions of low-income people face significant financial challenges, their leaders say, as the government shutdown compounds other cuts to their revenue. Some of these community health centers may have to cut medical and administrative staff or reduce services. Some could eventually close. The result, their advocates warn,…