A bill introduced by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter would ban PBMs’ use of spread pricing in Medicaid, among other reforms. The post New Bipartisan Bill from Rep. Carter Aims to Crack Down on PBMs appeared first on MedCity News.
The FDA approved Bayer’s Kerendia for reducing the risk of heart failure in patients with mildly reduced ejection fraction, a measure of how much blood the organ can pump. The daily pill was first approved in 2021 for patients with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes. The post Bayer’s Blockbuster Hopeful Kerendia Expands…
It’s not that the data isn’t there. We have years of claims, pharmacy, and clinical data that can tell who’s at risk for serious behavioral health disorders, who’s currently being treated for them, and what actually works. The problem is how health plans are looking at all that data. The post Behavioral Health Has A…
Efficient payment processing plays a central role in the success of healthcare practices, shaping everything from staff productivity and cash flow to patient satisfaction. The post Is Your Practice’s Payment System Holding You Back? Ask These 3 Key Questions appeared first on MedCity News.
In today’s environment, standing still is the riskiest strategy of all. But to move from plateau to progress, GI practices must redefine what growth looks like. The post From Plateau to Progress: Unleashing Growth in GI Practices Through Innovation and Alignment appeared first on MedCity News.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has drawn criticism from healthcare groups for slashing Medicaid and ACA subsidies, but it contains a few provisions that could drive progress. The post Are There Any Healthcare Wins Hidden Inside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? Yes, a Few… appeared first on MedCity News.
The FDA published more than 200 complete response letters, the first step in what it describes as part of its effort to modernize the agency and improve transparency. But there are some caveats to the release of the FDA correspondence. The post Pledging ‘Radical Transparency,’ FDA Reveals Drug Rejection Letters — With Limits appeared first…
Tia Health recently launched its longevity service line, which is starting with a focus on heart health. It includes labs and one-on-one provider guidance. The post Women’s Health Company Tia Health Launches Longevity Service Line appeared first on MedCity News.
The promise of current and future technologies is encouraging – and it further underscores the importance of building the right support systems to help patients navigate the system and access the appropriate care at the right time and place. The post Better Navigation is Key to Improving Behavioral Health Access and Outcomes appeared first on…
Improving the outlook starts with a better supply chain model — one that shifts from a transactional to strategic focus and is built on collaborative supplier models and more domestic sourcing. The post Healthcare’s Tariff Conundrum: Mitigating Supply Chain Risks with Data and Relationships appeared first on MedCity News.