The answer to this question depends, not only on how well AI tools work, but also on how AI technologies are regulated by the FDA. Scott Gottlieb has some thoughts on preferred regulatory approaches in his recent article in JAMA Health Forum. Artificial intelligence tools with advanced analytical capabilities used in clinical practice, especially tools…
AI-powered documentation tools have proven successful in alleviating clinicians’ administrative burden and burnout. As these tools continue to evolve, healthcare leaders want to see more tech that can help surface the right data at the right time, as well as tools that can help speed up billing processes. The post AI Scribes Have Proven Their…
CEO Jim Rechtin says investing in primary-care expansion remains a priority, albeit one that’s playing second fiddle to fixing the profitability of the company’s core insurance operations.
Senators John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) and Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) introduced a bill last week that would require “able-bodied adults” without dependents to work or volunteer for at least 20 hours per week to receive Medicaid benefits. The post Senators Introduce Bill that would Add Work Requirements for Medicaid appeared first on MedCity News.
This brief provides an overview of DACA and who DACA recipients are and provides estimates of health coverage, work status, and income among individuals who meet eligibility criteria for DACA.
KFF’s January 2025 Prescription Drug Advertisements Poll looks at the public’s experiences with prescription drug advertisements, whether they’ve talked to a doctor about advertised drugs, and how this has influenced the care they receive.
Regenstrief’s Joshua Vest, Ph.D., M.P.H., discusses potential advantages of using a predictive model to predict future need for health-related social services
The Anthos Therapeutics acquisition represents a homecoming for its drug abelacimab, which originated in Novartis’s labs. The antibody offers the potential to prevent blood clots without the bleeding risks associated with currently available anticoagulants. The post Novartis’s $925M Anthos Acquisition Brings Back Cardio Drug That Stops Blood Clots appeared first on MedCity News.
The future of healthcare will be one where technology doesn’t just serve the industry but genuinely improves the lives of individuals, transforming how we interact with medical data, healthcare providers, and our personal well-being. The post Four AI Disruptions in 2025 That Will Reshape Pharma and Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
For community hospitals, it’s a sign of the need for a different approach to patient financial communication and payment — one that meets patients where they are and protects their dignity while avoiding undue stress on the organization’s bottom line. The post Plummeting Patient Collection Rates Call for a New Approach to Hospital Payment appeared…