Moving forward, it’s essential for the health tech and medical fields to work together to make remote patient monitoring much more widely available and affordable for everyone across the country, with and without insurance. The post Remote Patient Monitoring Can Help Relieve Hospital Overcrowding — If Done Right appeared first on MedCity News.
The serial entrepreneur and CEO of Transcarent has dismissed care navigation companies in the past. What led him to buy Accolade, the biggest — though struggling — name in navigation? The post Is Glen Tullman a Hypocrite or a Victim of the System He Aimed to Disrupt? appeared first on MedCity News.
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Healthcare leaders hope he addresses issues relating to health coverage, drug costs and more. The post Which Issues Do Healthcare Leaders Want RFK Jr. to Address? appeared first on MedCity News.
Obesity care company knownwell expanded into six new clinic locations across greater Chicago. The company now operates eight clinics, as it has existing locations in Boston and Dallas. Knownwell also provides virtual care services to patients across New England, Texas and Illinois. The post Knownwell Opens 6 New Clinics in Chicago appeared first on MedCity…
GLP-1 drugs dominate the obesity market, but Aardvark Therapeutics aims to curb appetite by going after a different target: TAS2 receptors in the gut. The biotech’s lead drug candidate is in Phase 3 testing in Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes persistent hunger leading to overeating. The post Aardvark Therapeutics’ Pursuit of New Obesity…
Medicare Advantage plans can more effectively position themselves for success under an evolving measurement system. Here are three strategic actions health plan leaders should prioritize to enhance 2026 bids to secure stronger Star Rating performance. The post The New Game Plan for Star Ratings Must Start with Member Incentives appeared first on MedCity News.
We need apps that have been tested with real users to ensure they are intuitive and easy to use. The apps also need to be designed to be inclusive of different needs including patients with disabilities, different levels of tech literacy, and diverse needs. The post Building Patient Trust in Digital Health Software appeared first…
House Republicans introduced a proposal seeking to cut Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars. Healthcare leaders are slamming the budget plan, highlighting that it would result in millions of people losing coverage, as well as a surge in uncompensated care for providers. The post GOP Seeks to Drastically Cut Medicaid Spending — How…
SpringWorks Therapeutics’ Gomekli is now FDA approved for treating tumors caused by the rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 1. The approval comes as SpringWorks has emerged as a potential acquisition target. The post FDA Approval of Drug for Rare Tumors Enables SpringWorks to Challenge AstraZeneca appeared first on MedCity News.
Harnessing AI to Enhance Efficiency In Healthcare Technology Management Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) is evolving rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. By integrating AI into our CMMS, we’re exploring new ways to enhance operations, improve efficiency, and deliver better outcomes for healthcare facilities. These advancements reflect our dedication to…