Behavioral health needs a clearer definition of quality care, which may require policy action, according to Dr. Taft Parsons of CVS Health. The post CVS Health Exec: We Need a Better Definition of What Good Looks Like in Behavioral Health appeared first on MedCity News.
November has seen a slew of executive hires, promotions and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For instance, the Joint Commission, Silicon Valley Bank and Regard named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including Oak Street Health, Providence and Optum. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs appeared first…
For healthcare facilities, AI-driven soft skill training is gaining traction in light of critical staffing shortages and the need for more emotionally intelligent personnel. The post AI Can Improve Bedside Manner, Training Healthcare’s Human Skills appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Health for California removes guesswork from applying to insurance plans by offering digital tools, guided steps and expert assistance designed for clarity and accuracy. The post How and Where to Apply for a Covered California Health Insurance Plan appeared first on MedCity News.
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. — Near the back corner of the local library’s parking lot, largely out of view from the main road, the South Carolina Department of Public Health opened a pop-up clinic in early November, offering free measles vaccines to adults and children. Spartanburg County, in South Carolina’s Upstate region, has been fighting a…
Larry Humphreys, a retired Federal Emergency Management Agency worker in Moultrie, Georgia, says he and his wife won’t be traveling much next year after their monthly health insurance premium payment increases more than 40%, to $938. Humphreys, 68, feels betrayed by the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. “As federal employees we sacrificed good salaries in…
Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the results from the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for Initial Price Applicability Year (IPAY) 2027 (press release). What was the average reduction in drug prices? Across the 15 drugs included in the 2027 negotiation, on average, drug prices fell by 62% (median: 63%); accounting…
FamilyWell’s financing was led by New Markets Venture Partners and included participation from .406 Ventures, GreyMatter Capital, The Alix Foundation, The Donna Fund and The Lee Foundation. The post FamilyWell Health Lands $8M to Grow Women’s Mental Health Support appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Idaho’s position as one of the country’s leaders in oral health is a testament to the active collaboration between the state’s health care professionals. The post Boise’s Leading Sedation Dentistry Practices: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on MedCity News.
Abbott’s $23 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences positions the company to become a major player in cancer diagnostics. Experts think the deal makes strategic sense, as it offers higher margins and a broader commercial scale — but questions remain about long-term growth amid rising competition and the challenges of integrating a patient-focused, tech-heavy business. The…