Medicare officials are pushing back against a federal watchdog’s call to crack down on home visits by Medicare Advantage health plans — a practice the watchdog says may waste billions of tax dollars every year. In late October, a Health and Human Services inspector general audit found that the insurers pocketed $7.5 billion in 2023 from diagnosing health conditions that…
By addressing each community’s unique needs with tailored, culturally responsive care and cross-sector collaboration, we can empower healthcare providers to drive lasting, equitable outcomes. The post Closing America’s Diabetes Divide: A $412 Billion Opportunity to Transform Diabetes Care appeared first on MedCity News.
This analysis focuses on current state efforts, many of which were implemented during or after 2020, to address health disparities and advance health equity based on a review of publicly available materials from all 50 states and DC. In addition, case study interviews were conducted with 14 stakeholders in three states (California, North Dakota, and…
Affiliation is expected to have an impact on pediatric care in Broward County, where approximately 16% of pediatric patients must leave the county for specialized care
Medicare Part D is a voluntary outpatient prescription drug benefit for people with Medicare provided through private plans, including stand-alone prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans that offer drug coverage. This analysis provides an overview of Medicare Part D plan availability, premiums, and cost sharing in 2025 and key trends over time.
Wearable devices, such as a glucose meter device or a defibrillator and pacemaker, can provide valuable and real-time information to a healthcare provider so that decisions can be made to protect the patient. The post Wearable Health Tech: Innovations and Impacts on Chronic Disease Management appeared first on MedCity News.
This brief offers a close examination of women’s experiences with contraception, insurance coverage, contraceptive preferences, and interactions with the health care system. We also explore the influence and reach of contraceptive information on social media.
Experian Health’s High-Performance Summit (HPS) 2024 was the ultimate gathering for clients to connect, collaborate, and unlock the full potential of Experian Health solutions. Set in the vibrant “Lone Star State,” this exclusive client event brought together industry leaders to tackle some of healthcare’s biggest challenges, from cutting costs to revolutionizing financial and administrative outcomes….
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. Relating to Relatives of Lonely Dementia Patients I was sent the article by Judith Graham on older adults with dementia living alone (“Going It Alone: Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing…
ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a small, drab hospital room. On a rainy mid-September morning, a small TV attached to a mostly blank white wall played silently. There was nothing in the space to cheer it up — no cards, no flowers. In February, the 32-year-old with autism, cerebral palsy,…