In Reversal, FDA Rehires Staff Tasked With Releasing Public Records
The FDA has rehired at least some workers tasked with releasing public records generated by the agency’s regulatory activities, two employees said. The recall reverses firings carried out roughly a month ago by the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the agency. Workers who process records about medical device and tobacco regulation under…
FDA Pushes Out Decision for Cytokinetics Heart Drug to Review Proposed Safety Plan
The FDA asked Cytokinetics for the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy after it had already accepted the application for aficamten, a potential competitor to Bristol Myers Squibbs heart drug Camzyos. Analysts say this development could signal a change in FDA thinking about risk management for the broader drug class. The post FDA Pushes Out Decision…
Work Requirements Might Cut Medicaid Spending. But at What Cost?
Republicans have long pushed to force working-age adults enrolled in Medicaid to show they are, in fact, working. Party members argue Medicaid, a taxpayer-funded program for people with low incomes and disabilities, shouldn’t cover Americans who aren’t actively trying to improve their financial situations. And Republicans are closer than ever to achieving a national work…
Responding to Federal Medicaid Reductions: Which States Are Most at Risk?
A new KFF analysis examines a range of measures that may make it harder for states to respond to possible federal Medicaid cuts and finds that six states (Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, South Carolina, and West Virginia) rank in the top five for multiple risk categories. Across four broad categories of measures that could…
AI in Clinical Settings: Balancing Innovation, Patient Care, and Personalized Medicine
AI addresses the disconnect between recommended guidelines and action by increasing engagement with personalized, actionable education and updates at appropriate times, The post AI in Clinical Settings: Balancing Innovation, Patient Care, and Personalized Medicine appeared first on MedCity News.
3 Ways Companies Can Make Healthcare More Affordable
As healthcare costs continue to rise, three data-driven strategies can help companies reduce the expense of employee health benefits – without sacrificing quality. The post 3 Ways Companies Can Make Healthcare More Affordable appeared first on MedCity News.
Section 1115 Waiver Watch: Early Signs Point to New Directions Under Trump Administration
Recent actions from the Trump administration could signal limits to curtail Medicaid waivers related to social determinants of health and to limit waiver financing tools and flexibility. Two major changes demonstrate this shift: (1) rescinding Biden-era guidance on covering health-related social needs (HRSN) services, and (2) phasing out federal funding for “Designated State Health Programs”…
Time is Running Out to Join the Healthcare Innovation Conversation at INVEST 2025
MedCity INVEST is a boutique healthcare investor conference scheduled for May 20-21 at the Willis Tower in Chicago. Register today! The post Time is Running Out to Join the Healthcare Innovation Conversation at INVEST 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.
Montana Lawmakers Approve $124M To Revamp Behavioral Health System
HELENA, Mont. — Montana’s frayed behavioral health care system, still recovering from the effects of past budget cuts, will get a shot in the arm after state lawmakers approved sweeping changes to upgrade and expand facilities, increase community services, and revise commitment procedures. Lawmakers backed the bulk of Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s multimillion-dollar vision to…