KFF’s analysis of KFF/AP VoteCast supplemental questions shows how abortion, abortion-related ballot measures, and other health care issues influenced the 2024 election.
Unauthorized switching of Affordable Care Act plans appears to have tapered off in recent weeks based on an almost one-third drop in casework associated with consumer complaints, say federal regulators. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which oversees the ACA, credits steps taken to thwart enrollment and switching problems that triggered more than 274,000…
More than 16 million Americans are living alone while growing old – an unprecedented number. Yet surprisingly little is known about their experiences. This slice of the older population has significant health issues: Nearly 4 in 10 seniors living alone have vision or hearing loss, difficulty caring for themselves and living independently, problems with cognition,…More
One of the most important things providers can do on the journey toward consumer-driven care is to check their paternalism at the door, said Nworah Ayogu, head of healthcare impact at Thrive Capital. The post These 3 Mindset Shifts Will Help Providers Deliver Consumer-Driven Care, Investor Says appeared first on MedCity News.
While AI has the potential to streamline processes, its current use in the revenue cycle is resulting in more claim denials, payment delays, and a greater need for appeals, particularly because payers often use AI to retroactively review medical necessity determinations. The post How Payers are Using AI to Deny Claims and Dent Provider Revenue…
Synapticure’s Series A round was led by B Capital and included participation from CommonSpirit Health, CVS Health Ventures and RA Capital. The post Synapticure Secures $25M To Scale Virtual Care for Neurodegenerative Diseases appeared first on MedCity News.
A committed, resilient future workforce starts by understanding the difference between an environment that sustains staff and one that actively invests in long-term engagement. The post Addressing Healthcare’s Retention Crisis by Understanding Gen Z appeared first on MedCity News.
Halozyme views its drug delivery technology for biologic medicines as complementary to Evotec’s biologic drug manufacturing capabilities. But according to Halozyme, Evotec was unwilling to engage in any merger discussions. The post Halozyme Pulls €2B Acquisition Bid as Evotec Commits to Standalone Strategy appeared first on MedCity News.
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he will nominate former TV host Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on WBUR’s “Here & Now” on Nov. 20. Rovner also discussed what it could mean for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department…