November 2024
There’s an Opportunity for More Providers to Partner with the 988 Lifeline, Execs Say
Two executives at behavioral health care companies discussed why it’s important for provider organizations to partner with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline during a panel at the Behavioral Health Tech conference. The post There’s an Opportunity for More Providers to Partner with the 988 Lifeline, Execs Say appeared first on MedCity News.
Media Call: What a Second Trump Administration May Mean for Health Care
Former President Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 could bring big changes to health policy, especially with Republicans projected to control both chambers of Congress. To discuss the possible range of administrative to legislative actions, KFF held a virtual media availability for journalists on November 8, 2024, over Zoom. KFF experts were available…More
Measuring Impact in Digital Youth Mental Health: What Investors Look For
Many companies are entering the digital youth mental health space, but it’s important to know which ones are effective, according to a panel of investors at the Behavioral Health Tech conference. The post Measuring Impact in Digital Youth Mental Health: What Investors Look For appeared first on MedCity News.
Many Voters Backed Abortion Rights and Donald Trump, a Challenge for Democrats
Voters in three states — Arizona, Missouri, and Nevada — chose on Tuesday to advance protections for abortion rights in their state constitutions. Donald Trump, meanwhile, is likely to win all three states in his victorious bid for the White House. It’s a conundrum for Democrats, who expected ballot initiatives on abortion rights in those…
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Trump 2.0
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A to…
FDA Takes Step Toward Removal of Ineffective Decongestants From the Market
The FDA has proposed removing oral phenylephrine from its guidelines for over-the-counter drugs due to inefficacy as a decongestant. Use of this ingredient in cold and allergy medicines grew after a federal law required that pseudoephedrine-containing products be kept behind pharmacy counters. The post FDA Takes Step Toward Removal of Ineffective Decongestants From the Market…
Voters in These Red States Okay Paid Sick Leave
Voters in Missouri and Nebraska approved ballot measures Tuesday that guarantee paid leave for sick workers. Alaska voters seem poised to pass a similar measure that has a wide lead. These two Republican-led states join 15 others and D.C. — largely Democratic-controlled places — in requiring some employers to provide workers with paid sick leave. Proponents cheered…
The Startup Economy is Turbulent. Here’s How Founders Can Recognize and Avoid Common Pitfalls
While startups in highly regulated industries like healthcare and finance are almost certain to face heightened scrutiny, there are controllable factors that can offset these challenges. The post The Startup Economy is Turbulent. Here’s How Founders Can Recognize and Avoid Common Pitfalls appeared first on MedCity News.
Through Early Discussions About Elder Care, Doctors Can Empower Seniors to Age in Place
The vast majority of older adults want to age at home. To support that goal, doctors should encourage them to consider their care options — long before they need assistance. The post Through Early Discussions About Elder Care, Doctors Can Empower Seniors to Age in Place appeared first on MedCity News.