Foreigners seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a Thursday directive from the Trump administration. The guidance, issued in a cable the State Department sent to embassy and consular officials and examined by KFF Health News, directs visa officers to deem…
As lawmakers consider stricter PBM regulation, Cigna launched a “rebate-free” model to give patients upfront drug discounts, but experts question whether it will lead to meaningful change. The post Cigna’s Rebate-Free Model Sounds Nice, But Experts Are Still Skeptical appeared first on MedCity News.
The new drug payment initiative is designed to negotiate fairer prices for Medicaid
Despite high enthusiasm among healthcare staff for GenAI, many organizations struggle with deployment challenges
Braveheart Bio is preparing to advance to Phase 3 testing in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or oHCM. The startup says its small molecule could have safety advantages over Camzyos, a Bristol Myers Squibb capsule projected to become a blockbuster seller in this indication. The post Braveheart Bio Bags $185M for Drug That Could Rival a Bristol…
This Healthy System Tracker analysis, authored by KFF and the Peterson Center on Healthcare, examines remote monitoring technologies, identifying the types of patients and health conditions they serve and what is spent on these services.
By LEONARD D’AVOLIO I’m in the waiting room of the New England Baptist Hospital. They just wheeled my father to the OR. It’s strange to be back. Once upon a time, their Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Tromanhauser asked for my help. He was interested in improving the outcomes of total knee replacement surgeries. Nearly…
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A…
SACRAMENTO, California. — La iniciativa del presidente Donald Trump de eliminar un programa federal de preparación ante situaciones de desastre ha generado preocupación entre funcionarios de salud estatales, tanto en Texas —gobernado por republicanos— como en California, bastión demócrata. El Programa de Preparación Hospitalaria (HPP) fue creado hace más de dos décadas tras los ataques…
[Sponsored] Executives from health tech companies attending HLTH 2025 shared how they’re integrating AI and what they’re doing to address rising healthcare costs. The post Heard at HTH: Healthcare Executives Share New Products, Strategies, Outlook appeared first on MedCity News.