Debate Over Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care Intensifies Following New HHS Report
Amid political and medical disagreements, the report emphasizes potential health risks
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The Covid Contrarian Clubhouse Makes Its Mark on Trump’s Washington
There are countless think tanks in the U.S. seeking to influence local, state, and national policy. A relatively new one is making its mark in President Donald Trump’s Washington: the Texas-based Brownstone Institute. Libertarian author Jeffrey Tucker created the institute in 2021, fueled by backlash against covid lockdowns and other pandemic-era policies. His institute’s covid contrarians seek to limit the government’s role in…
What To Know About the CDC’s Baseless New Guidance on Autism
The rewriting of a page on the CDC’s website to assert the false claim that vaccines may cause autism sparked a torrent of anger and anguish from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrecking the credibility of an agency they’ve long relied on for unbiased…
HHS Announces Caregiver AI Prize Competition
With nearly half of caregivers experiencing declining mental health, the initiative seeks to fund solutions that improve caregiver resources
Why It’s Time to Bring HCC Coding In-House
Recent advances in generative AI have made it a lot easier and safer to bring HCC coding in-house, lowering costs, and strengthening audit readiness. The post Why It’s Time to Bring HCC Coding In-House appeared first on MedCity News.
The New Language of Quality: What AI Is Teaching Us About Documentation
By uncovering patterns in real time, identifying gaps as they emerge, and surfacing insights at the point of care, AI is reshaping how we define and pursue quality. The post The New Language of Quality: What AI Is Teaching Us About Documentation appeared first on MedCity News.
Refugees and Asylees: Recent Changes in Access to Health Coverage and Other Assistance
This issue brief provides an overview of refugees and asylees in the U.S., trends in refugee and asylee admissions using data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and recent changes in eligibility for assistance programs for refugees and asylees.
Simplifying Patient Access And Building Trust Using AI
AI and advanced analytics can help organizations move beyond incremental fixes, streamlining access and improving patient experience, without overburdening staff or budgets. The post Simplifying Patient Access And Building Trust Using AI appeared first on MedCity News.
Cancer Stole Her Voice. She Used AI, Curse Words, and Kids’ Books To Get It Back.
When doctors told her they had to remove her tongue and voice box to save her life from the cancer that had invaded her mouth, Sonya Sotinsky sat down with a microphone to record herself saying the things she would never again be able to say. “Happy birthday” and “I’m proud of you” topped the…
After Series of Denials, His Insurer Approved Doctor-Recommended Cancer Care. It Was Too Late.
For nearly three years, Eric Tennant endured chemotherapy infusions, rounds of radiation, biopsies, and hospitalizations that left him weak and depleted. “It’s good to be home,” he said after one hospital stay in early June, “yet I’m tired and ready to get on with things.” In 2023, Tennant, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, was diagnosed with…