Kids and Teens Go Full Throttle for E-Bikes as Federal Oversight Stalls
LOUISVILLE, Colo. — E-bike of Colorado sales manager Perry Fletcher said his sales and repair…
Kids and Teens Go Full Throttle for E-Bikes as Federal Oversight Stalls
LOUISVILLE, Colo. — E-bike of Colorado sales manager Perry Fletcher said his sales and repair shop saw an increase in back-to-school sales to young riders and families this fall as the popularity of the battery-powered bicycles revs up. But the kids’ excitement for their new rides is tempered by a recurring question from worried parents:…
Kennedy Sharpens Vaccine Attacks, Without Scientific Backing
As the federal government prepares for the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has intensified his attacks on aluminum vaccine components used in many shots to boost the body’s immune response. Kennedy, a longtime anti-vaccine activist before seeking public office, claims that aluminum…
How Oura Expanded from Wellness to Healthcare
Oura has evolved from a sleep-focused wellness startup into a company getting deeper and deeper into chronic disease management and healthcare integration. Ricky Bloomfield, the company’s chief medical officer, said Oura wants to integrate more of its data into healthcare workflows — in ways that are clinically meaningful, not burdensome, for physicians, he emphasized. The…
Could Trump do for Branded Expensive Drugs What He Just Did for GLP-1s?
The Trump administration’s new deal lowers prices and expands access to GLP-1 drugs, but experts argue far broader reforms are needed to address high prescription drug costs overall. The post Could Trump do for Branded Expensive Drugs What He Just Did for GLP-1s? appeared first on MedCity News.
Una crisis de salud oculta tras los desastres naturales: la proliferación de moho en los hogares
TALLAHASSEE, Florida. — Después de volver de lo que sintió como la mejor pasantía de su vida, Danae Daniels estaba ansiosa por relajarse y comenzar un nuevo semestre en la Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Pero cuando abrió la puerta de su apartamento fuera del campus, la recibió un olor insoportable y una realidad devastadora….
The VBC Paradox: How Health Systems Can Balance Inpatient Revenue With Value-Based Care Goals
VBC does not necessarily mean a reduction in all utilization. Rather, it means a rebalancing: fewer avoidable admissions, but possibly more use of home-based care, ambulatory services, and proactive outreach. The post The VBC Paradox: How Health Systems Can Balance Inpatient Revenue With Value-Based Care Goals appeared first on MedCity News.
The Manager’s Heartbreak: Why Nurse Turnover Cuts So Deep
Nurse managers care for the people who care for the patients and families. When they feel overwhelmed, unsupported, or sidelined by bureaucracy, the ripple effect touches every corner of care delivery. The post The Manager’s Heartbreak: Why Nurse Turnover Cuts So Deep appeared first on MedCity News.
Blue Shield of California Plan Introduces Initiative to Support Expecting Parents
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan has launched a program that gives eligible new parents in San Diego County baby supplies and incentives to support postpartum and infant care. The post Blue Shield of California Plan Introduces Initiative to Support Expecting Parents appeared first on MedCity News.
The New ACA Repeal and Replace: Health Savings Accounts
Proposals from some Republicans in Congress would effectively repeal some or all of the ACA premium tax credits and replace them with contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or something similar. Senator Rick Scott proposes “Trump Health Freedom Accounts” and Senator Bill Cassidy proposes HSA contributions available only for people who enroll in bronze level…
Friday Links
Impact of scope of practice laws in anesthesia.Reforming PBMs.UK COVID response: “Too little, too late”Enforcement of network adequacy requirements in Medicare Advantage.Access to orphan drugs in Central and Eastern Europe.
