Dr. Iftach Dolev, a neuroscientist and CEO of QuantalX, explained how his company’s new FDA-cleared de novo device can bring a powerful tool to psychiatrists and neurologists alike. He claims this marks an important moment for brain health. The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: Could This Device Make Managing Brain Health Easier? appeared first on MedCity…
Healthcare quality isn’t improving at scale, despite advances in technology, because many systems treat it as another compliance task rather than a priority. Stephanie Mercado, CEO of the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), argued that investing in workforce skills and standardizing roles can drive safer, higher-quality care while delivering measurable cost savings — as…
Thirteen House Democrats introduced eight bills to rein in Medicare Advantage and bolster traditional Medicare. The post Lawmakers Introduce Multiple Bills Aimed at Medicare Advantage Reform appeared first on MedCity News.
The MedTech giants remain indispensable in driving large-scale adoption and validating the market, but the smaller players are increasingly showing us what the future of robotics care can look like. The post Precision vs. Power: How Nimble Innovators Are Expanding Possibilities in Surgical Robotics appeared first on MedCity News.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics can assist hospitals as they endure the uncertainty caused by tariffs. The post How Hospitals Can Blunt the Effects of Tariffs appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] A new report from Imagine360 makes the case that when it comes to healthcare from self-insured employers, the focus should be more on affordability and less on escalating healthcare costs. The post Restoring Affordability to Employer Health Plans appeared first on MedCity News.
Oura has evolved from a sleep-focused wellness startup into a company getting deeper and deeper into chronic disease management and healthcare integration. Ricky Bloomfield, the company’s chief medical officer, said Oura wants to integrate more of its data into healthcare workflows — in ways that are clinically meaningful, not burdensome, for physicians, he emphasized. The…
The Trump administration’s new deal lowers prices and expands access to GLP-1 drugs, but experts argue far broader reforms are needed to address high prescription drug costs overall. The post Could Trump do for Branded Expensive Drugs What He Just Did for GLP-1s? appeared first on MedCity News.
VBC does not necessarily mean a reduction in all utilization. Rather, it means a rebalancing: fewer avoidable admissions, but possibly more use of home-based care, ambulatory services, and proactive outreach. The post The VBC Paradox: How Health Systems Can Balance Inpatient Revenue With Value-Based Care Goals appeared first on MedCity News.
Nurse managers care for the people who care for the patients and families. When they feel overwhelmed, unsupported, or sidelined by bureaucracy, the ripple effect touches every corner of care delivery. The post The Manager’s Heartbreak: Why Nurse Turnover Cuts So Deep appeared first on MedCity News.