President Donald Trump’s administrations have been notorious for an array of “alternative facts” — ranging from the relatively minor (the size of inaugural crowds) to threats to U.S. democracy, such as who really won the 2020 election. And over the past six months, the stakes have been life or death: Trump’s health officials have been…
Jacob Sweidan ha visto a sus pacientes superar las redadas federales de inmigración de la década de 1990, el pedido de un gobernador para abolir la ciudadanía por nacimiento y las muy publicitadas medidas represivas en el lugar de trabajo y las políticas de separación familiar del primer mandato del presidente Donald Trump. Pero en…
Neil Jennings Vince Kuraitis By NEIL JENNINGS & VINCE KURAITIS This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Platforming Healthcare — The Long View In previous posts in this series, we have covered the definitions of Unified Digital Health platforms and whether “EHRs can become UDHPs.” In this follow-on post, we’ll talk through the requirements for…
For other IV fluids still in short supply, the FDA is working with manufacturers to monitor the supply, FDA Commissioner states
Response Pharmaceuticals takes a new approach to weight loss with an oral small molecule designed to inhibit a protein called iMTP to reduce uptake of fats and cholesterol. While this drug’s lead indication is addressing weight gain in patients taking antipsychotics, the company is also exploring other metabolic indications such as patients who need a…
Families USA submitted a detailed letter opposing HHS’s recent policy change that restricts federal benefits for immigrants, emphasizing its unconstitutional nature and negative impact on public health and the economy.
Highmark Health recently announced a partnership with AI technology company Abridge to deploy its ambient clinical documentation platform across Allegheny Health Network and co-develop a new prior authorization solution. The post Highmark Health, Abridge Partner to Scale AI for Payers/Providers appeared first on MedCity News.
Two execs from the Illinois-based health system win awards from the American Telemedicine Association for expanding digital care access
By MATTHEW HOLT To join in the fun I am having with Blue Shield of California & Brown & Toland Physicians IPA being unable to tell me why I have a $34.94 bill for lab work (see image) that should either be covered as preventable under the ACA, or have co-pay of $50 (see image…
In an era of real-time data, emergency response teams can no longer afford to operate in silos. EMR interoperability is essential to improving care continuity, outcomes, and decision-making — from curb to discharge. The post EMR Interoperability Isn’t Just a Hospital Problem. EMS Teams Need It Too. appeared first on MedCity News.