Myself and Kristy Piccinini, PhD from FTI Consulting published a new commentary in The Evidence Base titled “Perspectives from the Healthcare Economist: Why CMS/AHIP’s prior authorization changes won’t hurt payers.” Dr. Shafrin and Dr. Piccinini share their insights in this Guest Column examining the implications of recent CMS/AHIP prior authorization reforms and why these changes are unlikely…
[Sponsored] Explore top-tier aesthetic certification programs that blend theory with hands-on training — perfect for health care pros ready to elevate their practice. The post 6 Aesthetic Certification Programs That Include Both Theory and Practical Training appeared first on MedCity News.
Too many men ignore symptoms until they can no longer function. We end up seeing them in the emergency room, sometimes with late-stage cancer or uncontrolled chronic disease that could have been managed if addressed earlier. The post Rethinking Masculinity in Men’s Health appeared first on MedCity News.
This brief examines the supply of OB-GYNs in the U.S. and the share of OB-GYNs participating in the provider networks of Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) offered in the individual market in the federal and state Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces in 2021.
Virtual visits have demonstrated solid potential to expand access, reduce in‑office congestion, and support continuity of care, but implementing these tools successfully relies on careful planning and strategy. The post Five Key Considerations for Integrating Virtual Care into Your Practice appeared first on MedCity News.
AI is no panacea, but it can have a role in turning artisanal, trial-and-error drug development into a rapid, cost-effective, data-driven process. The post AI Meets Gene Editing: the Path to Plug-and-Play Drug Development appeared first on MedCity News.
This volume examines unsupported claims about ivermectin; the promotion of unproven “detox” supplements in response to falsehoods about the spike protein from the COVID-19 virus and vaccine; the unsubstantiated claim that byproducts from medication abortion pills contaminate the water supply; and the renewed debate over ADHD diagnoses and treatments.
This report provides an analysis of donor government funding to address the HIV response in low- and middle-income countries in 2024, the latest year available, as well as trends over time. It includes both bilateral funding from donors and their multilateral contributions to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund), UNITAID,…
As a postpartum doula, Dawn Oliver does her best work in the middle of the night. During a typical shift, she shows up at her clients’ home at 10 p.m. She answers questions they may have about basic infant care and keeps an eye out for signs of postpartum depression. After bedtime, she may feed…
Kelli Reardon undergoes an MRI twice a year to screen for breast cancer, a measure she said she must take to protect her health. Her mother died of the disease at age 48, putting Reardon at higher risk, and Reardon has dense breast tissue, which makes it harder to detect a growth through a mammogram….