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FDA to use AI in drug evaluation (cderGPT?)Database of hospital mergers and acquisitions. Medicaid coverage generosity and crime.Limits placed on COVID-19 vaccine access.Where are we on using AI for SLRs?
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Bad Provider Data Is Delaying Care and Driving Up Costs, CAQH CEO Warns
Inaccurate provider data is creating a hidden crisis in healthcare by delaying care and driving up costs for both patients and health plans, according to CAQH CEO Sarah Ahmad. Her organization is working to address the issue by improving how provider data is collected and verified on the front end. The post Bad Provider Data…
Republicanos buscan castigar a estados que ofrecen seguro de salud a inmigrantes sin papeles
La emblemática legislación del presupuesto del presidente Donald Trump castigaría a 14 estados que ofrecen cobertura de salud a personas que viven en el país sin papeles. Estos estados, la mayoría liderados por demócratas, dan seguro médico a algunos inmigrantes de bajos ingresos —a menudo niños—, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Defensores argumentan que la…
The Future of AI in Healthcare Demands Transparency, Trust, and Human-Centered Design
As real-time inference overtakes training-centric approaches, a pivotal question emerges: how can the human element remain central in an increasingly autonomous ecosystem? The post The Future of AI in Healthcare Demands Transparency, Trust, and Human-Centered Design appeared first on MedCity News.
What is Concurrent Review?
While prior authorization has made many headlines over the past year, concurrent review has not. Yet missteps in both processes leave hospitals in danger of not getting paid, which can result in higher costs being passed down to patients. The post What is Concurrent Review? appeared first on MedCity News.
Republicans Aim To Punish States That Insure Unauthorized Immigrants
President Donald Trump’s signature budget legislation would punish 14 states that offer health coverage to people in the U.S. without authorization. The states, most of them Democratic-led, provide insurance to some low-income immigrants — often children — regardless of their legal status. Advocates argue the policy is both humane and ultimately cost-saving. But the federal…
Trump’s Team Cited Safety in Limiting Covid Shots. Patients, Health Advocates See More Risk.
Larry Saltzman has blood cancer. He’s also a retired doctor, so he knows getting covid-19 could be dangerous for him — his underlying illness puts him at high risk of serious complications and death. To avoid getting sick, he stays away from large gatherings, and he’s comforted knowing healthy people who get boosters protect him…
PHTI: Digital Mental Health Solutions Work, But Can Be Costly
Virtual solutions for depression and anxiety can lead to clinically meaningful outcomes, but certain pricing models may increase costs for employers and health plans, according to the Peterson Health Technology Institute. The post PHTI: Digital Mental Health Solutions Work, But Can Be Costly appeared first on MedCity News.
GSK Inflammation Drug Lands New FDA Nod in COPD, Stiffening Competition With Sanofi Med
GSK drug Nucala has expanded its FDA-approved uses to include maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that’s driven by eosinophils, a type of immune cell. The antibody drug will compete against the blockbuster Sanofi product Dupixent, which expanded its FDA approval to COPD last year. The post GSK Inflammation Drug Lands New FDA Nod…
Who Won MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect?
Startup finalists competed in four tracks: biopharma; devices and diagnostics; health tech aimed at consumers and self-insured employers; and health tech aimed at payers and providers. Investor judges in each track selected the winners. The post Who Won MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect? appeared first on MedCity News.