The routine is familiar for most people: When checking in for an appointment with a doctor or other health care provider, patients typically complete and sign a pile of paperwork, including a form that contains some version of the statement, “I agree to pay for all charges not covered by my insurance company.” Patients may…
Aneesh Chopra (these days at Arcadia) and Matthew Holt got into a discussion of how Medicare Advantage is doing. Working with APG (America’s Physician Groups), his company Arcadia found that Medicare Advantage companies who paid capitation got better outcomes than those who were paying FFS for different patients to the SAME doctors. We got into…
Through Evvy’s vaginal microbiome test, consumers can now receive insights on fertility. The vaginal microbiome is often overlooked when it comes to fertility, according to Priyanka Jain, CEO and co-founder of Evvy. The post Evvy Launches Fertility Insights Offering Via Vaginal Microbiome Test appeared first on MedCity News.
Without a clear picture of which solutions are working and which ones aren’t, it’s difficult for providers to scale AI across their enterprise. As hospitals transition their AI efforts from experimentation mode to the widespread adoption phase, experts agree that more rigorous, real-world evidence is needed. The post Why Providers Are Stalling When It Comes…
The recently passed House budget resolution targets cuts to Medicaid of up to $880 billion or more over a decade to help pay for tax cuts. Major cuts to Medicaid may impact coverage for the almost 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries (12.2 million) who are also enrolled in Medicaid.
In this brief, we explore avenues for expanding hormonal contraceptive care and supplies through pharmacies, as well as how and where pharmacies and pharmacists may be positioned to fill gaps in contraceptive care where there are few brick-and-mortar family planning providers, as well as the challenges in expanding these pathways.
We cannot simply accept this status quo and leave an entire generation of children unsupported when more viable options are available. The post Wall Street is Profiting From America’s Autism Crisis appeared first on MedCity News.
A Chief AI Officer is a strategic necessity to help hospitals navigate the opportunities, challenges, and risks associated with applying AI innovation to improve patient care. The post Prioritizing AI in the C-Suite: Why Every Hospital Needs a CAIO appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Leasing allows healthcare facilities more freedom to acquire up-to-date medical equipment without the need for immediate capital investment, opening doors for smaller and newer enterprises. The post What Are the Benefits of Leasing Medical Equipment for Healthcare Facilities? appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] A new guide from Relatient offers a checklist for healthcare providers to identify data that matters most so they can make make more informed decisions. The post Which Types of Patient Access Data Should Your Healthcare Practices Use to Improve Performance? appeared first on MedCity News.