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A group of healthcare organizations, including AHIP and the American Medical Association, sent a letter to leaders in Congress calling for an extension of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of the year. The post Coalition of 28 Organizations Urge Congress to Extend ACA Enhanced Tax Credits…
This brief reviews current state and federal policies, ongoing litigation, and potential federal actions that may impact access to telehealth for medication abortion.
There has been increased awareness of healthcare cybersecurity after last year’s massive Change Healthcare breach — but the sector remains dangerously vulnerable to cyberattacks. Experts warn that outdated systems, security staffing shortages and rushed tech adoption are leaving providers too exposed. The post The Next Cyber Crisis Is Inevitable — and Healthcare Isn’t Ready appeared…
Under the reconciliation package, federal Medicaid spending in rural areas is estimated to decline by $137 billion, more than the $50 billion appropriated for the rural health fund.
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Chronic hand eczema, which can develop from chemicals and cleansers that people use frequently for work, now has its first FDA-approved treatment. The new LEO Pharma drug, Anzupgo, is a topical cream designed to block four signaling proteins that drive inflammation. The post LEO Pharma Topical Cream Is Now the First FDA-Approved Drug for Chronic…
A family vacation with 25 relatives was interrupted by a trip to an ER in Rome. The post ER In the EU: Anxiety, Relief and Realization on Summer “Vacation” appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare CEOs and founders, it’s time to step up. We need greater oversight and transparency in the digital supplement space to protect consumers from harm. The post The Digital Supplement Mess: Are We Sacrificing Patient Safety for Clickthrough Rates? appeared first on MedCity News.