What is the impact of implementing GRACE on health care budgets?
Generalized risk-adjusted cost effectiveness analysis (GRACE) abandons the assumption of risk neutrality held by traditional…
What is the impact of implementing GRACE on health care budgets?
Generalized risk-adjusted cost effectiveness analysis (GRACE) abandons the assumption of risk neutrality held by traditional cost effectiveness analysis (TCEA). While this sounds like a very technical issue, by allowing for risk aversion over quality of life, GRACE places a relatively higher value on treatments that improve health for more severe diseases and relatively lower value…
Novartis Continues RNA & Neuroscience Growth Strategy With $12B Avidity Bio Acquisition
Avidity Biosciences brings to Novartis three RNA therapies in pivotal testing for rare neuromuscular diseases along with the technology that produced them. This platform develops drugs in a new class of targeted medicines offering potential to expand the delivery of RNA treatments beyond the liver. The post Novartis Continues RNA & Neuroscience Growth Strategy With…
How Hospitals Are Keeping Up with the Rapid Rise of AI
At MedCity News’ Tête-à-tête Health event, executives from Sutter Health and Tampa General Hospital discussed how they are deploying AI, as well as how they are keeping governance and the human touch at the forefront. The post How Hospitals Are Keeping Up with the Rapid Rise of AI appeared first on MedCity News.
Why the Women’s Health Space Needs to Expand Beyond Reproductive Health
Health tech company Visana is urging the women’s health industry to expand its focus beyond reproductive care to address broader issues like cardiometabolic health, obesity and hormonal conditions that affect the majority of women outside the family-building years. The post Why the Women’s Health Space Needs to Expand Beyond Reproductive Health appeared first on MedCity…
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Mobile IV Therapy Providers in Utah
[Sponsored] Getting nutrients from whole foods is important, but they may get lost in the digestive system. Explore the best mobile IV therapy services in Utah to access leading treatments. The post The Ultimate Guide to the Best Mobile IV Therapy Providers in Utah appeared first on MedCity News.
Will Trump’s Announcement Expand Access to IVF?
The White House announcement focused on reducing the cost of some IVF drugs and clarifying options for employers to offer standalone fertility benefits for their employees and their dependents. This policy watch examines some key takeaways about the Trump IVF plan.
Bayer Menopause Drug Lands FDA Approval, Bringing Competition to an Astellas Product
Bayer’s Lynkuet, approved for treating moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause, targets two receptors key to temperature regulation. The once-daily pill came from Bayer’s 2020 acquisition of KaNDy Therapeutics. The post Bayer Menopause Drug Lands FDA Approval, Bringing Competition to an Astellas Product appeared first on MedCity News.
Innovations Offer Hope in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a growing global threat with serious health and economic consequences. Yet there is progress – from rapid PCR diagnostics and AI-driven research to new drug development and innovative funding models. The post Innovations Offer Hope in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance appeared first on MedCity News.
Medicare Advantage Enrollees Have Access to About Half of the Physicians Available to Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicare Advantage enrollees were in a plan that included just under half (48%) of all physicians available to traditional Medicare beneficiaries in their area in 2022, on average. The limitations of provider networks illustrate one of the key tradeoffs for beneficiaries in choosing Medicare Advantage for their coverage.
Medicare Advantage Provider Networks Limit Enrollees to About Half of the Physicians in Their Area That Are Available to Beneficiaries in Traditional Medicare, on Average
With Medicare’s annual open enrollment period underway, a new KFF analysis finds that Medicare Advantage enrollees, on average, had access to just under half (48%) of the physicians in their area who were available to people enrolled in traditional Medicare. The finding illustrates a key tradeoff for beneficiaries in choosing Medicare Advantage.
