To document the affordability challenges posed by out-of-pocket health care costs for people with Medicare, this brief analyzes out-of-pocket health care costs as a share of Social Security income and total income, including other sources of income in addition to Social Security.
Digital health engagement app Wellth raised $36 million in Series C funding to expand its “daily care motivation platform,” which uses small financial incentives and dopamine-driven nudges to keep patients engaged in healthy behaviors. The post Could Small Cash Prizes Motivate People to Be Healthier? Investors Say Yes appeared first on MedCity News.
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A combined bottom-up facility-level approach to integrated data and a top-down national-level effort for connected networks is needed to eliminate data silos and deliver frictionless care. The post Connecting Siloed Data Facilitates Interoperability and Helps Maintain Care Continuity Across the Behavioral Health Patient Journey appeared first on MedCity News.
With the global market for anti-obesity drugs projected to hit $95 billion by 2030, it’s no surprise that compounded semaglutide is gaining traction as a cheaper, more accessible option. But for all its appeal, this route comes with real risks: regulatory uncertainty, legal exposure, and major insurance hurdles. The post Protecting Your Biotech: Understanding the Risks…
[Sponsored] Get actionable strategies and insights from industry leaders to help payers navigate digital transformation, optimize outcomes, and stay ahead in a value-based care environment. The post Redefining Payer Operations: Data-Driven Strategies for the Future of Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
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It started with a high school typing course. Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired her as an after-school worker while she was still a junior. Her supervisor “sat me down and put me on a machine called a word…
A coalition of 131 healthcare organizations is backing the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, which aims to expand patient access to clinical trials through financial support and other measures. The post More Than 100 Organizations Back Bill to Expand Patient Access to Clinical Trials appeared first on MedCity News.