The American Medical Association is urging Congress to permanently extend Medicare’s pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities, warning that temporary extensions create uncertainty for patients and providers. The post AMA to Congress: Make Medicare Telehealth Services Permanent appeared first on MedCity News.
In a sector where delays are measured in lives, early detection, lower attacker dwell time, and system-level misdirection can literally save lives. By marrying preemptive and deceptive technologies, organizations can blunt the attack surface while simultaneously exposing hidden threats before damage is done. The post The Healthcare Sector’s Digital Contagion: Ransomware’s Relentless Grip appeared first…
Zenas Biopharma’s obexelimab achieved a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in signs and symptoms of immunoglobulin G4-related disease, but not to the extent shown by Amgen’s Uplizna in its pivotal study. Still, Zenas points to features of its drug that could make it competitive as a maintenance therapy for the rare autoimmune disorder. The…
There is no question the pressures are heavy, but there is also an opportunity for organizations to rethink how they deliver care, how they support the people they serve, and how they invest limited resources. The post 2026 Healthcare Outlook: A Year of Unprecedented Disruption appeared first on MedCity News.
When paying for care becomes a source of frustration, patients feel the pain. When the process feels easier elsewhere, they’re more likely to look for a new provider. Getting these processes right isn’t just about convenience, it’s about preserving trust and strengthening long-term relationships with patients. The post The Front Door of Healthcare Isn’t What…
Agentic AI is emerging as “hireable” digital labor in healthcare, according to Nvidia’s Kimberly Powell. She argued that once health system leaders stop viewing AI as software and start treating it as a workforce asset, the technology could rapidly reduce burnout and expand access to care. The post Healthcare’s Next Workforce Shift: Making AI ‘Hireable’…
The Peterson Health Technology Institute outlined five key recommendations for employers seeking to design sustainable GLP-1 coverage. The post PHTI: How Employers Can Manage GLP-1 Coverage appeared first on MedCity News.
The decision to eliminate nursing and PA degrees from ‘professional degree’ status isn’t just a financial policy choice; it’s a workforce policy choice. And, unfortunately, it’s moving in the wrong direction at the worst possible time. The post Reclassifying Nursing Degrees Puts Us All At Risk appeared first on MedCity News.
When tax-advantaged dollars enter a care model, they do more than expand purchasing power. They reorganize incentives, accelerate intermediary involvement, and clarify who holds leverage. The post When HSA Dollars Enter Direct Primary Care, Control Follows appeared first on MedCity News.
Just as health plans have learned to identify and intervene early with chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease, they can and should do the same for housing and other health-related social needs. The post Housing is the Next Frontier in Proactive Care. Here’s How Health Plans Can Help appeared first on MedCity News.