HIMSS25: Quantifying the Value of Digital Health
Mike McSherry discusses digital health investments at UPMC at the annual global health conference
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Bicycle Health, Wellpath Ink Additional OUD Treatment Contract with Federal Bureau of Prisons
Through the collaboration, Bicycle Health and Wellpath are able to offer virtual opioid use disorder support to those in residential reentry centers. The post Bicycle Health, Wellpath Ink Additional OUD Treatment Contract with Federal Bureau of Prisons appeared first on MedCity News.
AI and Cybersecurity Transform How Healthcare Is Delivered, General Nakasone Says
At Wednesday’s keynote address for HIMSS25, General Nakasone discussed disruptive technologies
Novo Nordisk Launches Lower-Cost Wegovy, Following Eli Lilly Into Direct-to-Patient Sales
Wegovy will ship directly to eligible patients through NovoCare, an online pharmacy established by Novo Nordisk. The product’s price matches a recent price cut for Zepbound offered by Eli Lilly through its own direct-to-patient online platform. The post Novo Nordisk Launches Lower-Cost Wegovy, Following Eli Lilly Into Direct-to-Patient Sales appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare’s Workforce Blueprint is Out Of Date. It’s Time For A Change
Those that fail to adapt their workforce strategies will remain stuck in crisis mode, scrambling to fill shifts and struggling to retain nurses in the face of a nursing shortage. But for those willing to welcome change, the opportunity is immense. The post Healthcare’s Workforce Blueprint is Out Of Date. It’s Time For A Change…
How PDPM Optimization Improves Facility Financial Performance
[Sponsored] Transitioning to PDPM models significantly shifted the healthcare industry. By replacing the RUG system, healthcare providers cut waste and more accurately reflect the care each patient received. The post How PDPM Optimization Improves Facility Financial Performance appeared first on MedCity News.
Unlocking AI’s Potential in Healthcare — A Semantic Foundation
AI must navigate highly sensitive, regulated and proprietary data. The big question is: How can healthcare providers securely leverage AI while maintaining trust, privacy and compliance? The post Unlocking AI’s Potential in Healthcare — A Semantic Foundation appeared first on MedCity News.
5 Key Facts About Medicaid and Hospitals
We explain the role of Medicaid for hospitals, including how much spending on hospital care comes from Medicaid, the share of births covered by the program, and how Medicaid expansion has impacted hospital finances.
Managing care with patient appointment scheduling software
For five years straight, patients responding to the State of Patient Access survey have ranked “seeing a doctor quickly” as a top priority. Unfortunately, 94% of patients are still waiting more than two weeks for an appointment. Too many find themselves stuck in scheduling dead-ends, with unanswered calls, endless hold times and limited options when…
Years Later, Centene Settlements With States Still Unfinished
More than three years ago, health insurance giant Centene Corp. settled allegations that it overcharged Medicaid programs in Ohio and Mississippi related to prescription drug billing. Now at least 20 states have settled with Centene over its pharmacy benefit manager operation that coordinated the medications for Medicaid patients. Arizona was among the most recent to…