How should managed care pharmacists work improve patient engagement?
While for years patient engagement has been seen as a valuable, starting in 2026 this…
How should managed care pharmacists work improve patient engagement?
While for years patient engagement has been seen as a valuable, starting in 2026 this will be a legal mandate. Plans offering essential health benefits must appoint at least 1 patient representative to their pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) committees by the start of 2026.1 After July 10, 2026, every state Medicaid program must establish standalone Beneficiary…
Journalists Shed Light on Opioid Settlement Cash, New Medicaid Work Requirements
KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed how states are using opioid settlement money on CBS News 24/7’s “The Daily Report” on Nov. 3. Click here to watch Pattani on “The Daily Report.” Read Pattani’s “From Narcan to Gun Silencers, Opioid Settlement Cash Pays Law Enforcement Tabs” and “Sock Hops and Concerts: How Some…
Carrum Health Expands SUD Treatment Program to Include Nearly All Substances
Carrum Health has expanded its value-based substance use program to include cannabis, sedatives and stimulants. The post Carrum Health Expands SUD Treatment Program to Include Nearly All Substances appeared first on MedCity News.
FDA Adds 6 More Meds to Pilot Program for Speedy Review of Drugs in the National Interest
The six new drugs awarded FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Vouchers brings to 15 the total number of therapies selected for the new pilot program. Under this program, the FDA says the standard 10- to 12-month review time could be shaved down to “within months.” The post FDA Adds 6 More Meds to Pilot Program for…
How One Company Aims to Fix the Prosthetic Fitting Process
HumoTech has developed a robotic platform that lets patients quickly trial multiple prosthetic or exoskeleton options in a clinic, using both objective data and patient feedback to identify the best fit. The technology aims to reduce device abandonment and improve outcomes. The post How One Company Aims to Fix the Prosthetic Fitting Process appeared first…
Narcan, Drones, and Concerts: How Governments Spent Opioid Settlement Windfalls
Twenty-two million dollars to repay loans for people working in the addiction field. About $12,000 for gun silencers. Sixteen dollars for a children’s book about Spookley the Square Pumpkin. The purchases varied widely but they all came from the same source: opioid settlement money. The cash, which comes from companies accused of fueling the overdose…
Life Is Geometry
By KIM BELLARD In 2025, we’ve got DNA all figured out, right? It’s been over fifty years since Crick and Watson (and Franklin) discovered the double helix structure. We know that permutations of just four chemical bases (A, C, T, and G) allow the vast genetic complexity and diversity in the world. We’ve done the…
Humana CEO: We’ll Slow New Sales If Needed to Protect Quality
CFO Celeste Mellet said the insurer is “not seeing anything” suggesting medical and pharmacy cost growth will slow in the coming year
MedCity FemFwd: Inside Wellcome Leap and Pivotal’s $100M Commitment To Women’s Health
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Renee Wittemyer, vice president of program strategy at Pivotal Ventures, and Dr. Regina Dugan, CEO of Wellcome Leap. They discuss the organizations’ recent $100 million commitment to accelerate women’s health research. The post MedCity FemFwd: Inside Wellcome Leap and Pivotal’s $100M Commitment To Women’s Health appeared first on…
StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups
Check out news from Oral Genome, Amae Health, Hepta, and more. The post StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups appeared first on MedCity News.
