Annals of Internal Medicine study of Medicare beneficiaries with modest incomes found that up to half of them may not have sufficient funds to cover out-of-pocket costs associated with a single hospital stay
KFF’s new analysis examines how state coverage changes and expansions in Medicaid and CHIP eligibility for children may help to bolster coverage following the unwinding of the continuous enrollment provision.
Medicaid financing is complex. This policy watch explains how Medicaid financing works, describes various conservative proposals to change Medicaid financing, and explores the implications of those changes for states and enrollees.
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tiffany Inglis, national medical director for women and children’s health at Carelon Health, a subsidiary of Elevance Health. Inglis discusses a paper Elevance Health Public Policy Institute recently published about doulas. The post MedCity FemFwd: How Doulas Can Improve Maternal Health Outcomes appeared first on MedCity News.
As companies begin to make plans for 2025, add the INVEST Pitch Perfect Contest to your calendar. The post Are You a Startup Looking for an Audience of Investors? We Have The Perfect Pitch Contest for You! appeared first on MedCity News.
We know from everyday purchasing of goods and services that you have to combine what you’re getting with what you’re paying for that good or service. But how does this basic consumer supplier concept play out in US healthcare? The post VBC, MA, FHIR and Modern Care appeared first on MedCity News.
This brief provides an overview of the DACA program, discusses its status and potential impacts of the ACA Marketplace expansion to DACA recipients, and highlights key issues to consider.
Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina last month, wrecked a Baxter International factory that produced 60 percent of the country’s IV fluids, according to the American Hospital Association. The company is rationing its products, and some hospitals have delayed or canceled surgeries that require large amounts of IV hydration. Among the worst-hit patients are those…
Try a variety of LLM-based tools yourself. Understand the risks, limitations, and who is working on putting quality frameworks and guardrails in place. Engage your employees and partners in discussions about what might now be possible. The post A CEO’s Guide to AI Exploration: Transforming Organizations and Mindsets appeared first on MedCity News.
Cuando comience el período de inscripción abierta para adquirir cobertura médica en los mercados de seguros establecidos por la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio, conocida como Obamacare, un grupo que antes no podía inscribirse será elegible por primera vez: los “Dreamers”. Ese es el nombre de los niños traídos a los Estados…