KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed the Department of Health and Human Services, the federal workforce, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on WAMU’s “1A” on Jan. 8. Click here to hear Rovner on “1A” KFF Health News video producer and visual reporter Hannah Norman discussed PFAS contamination in well water on KVPR’s…
Hospitals’ operating margins dropped in November due to decreased patient demand levels and continued increases in expenses, according to a new report. One healthcare expert noted that rising expenses will remain a major problem for hospitals throughout 2025. The post Why Hospitals’ Revenue Growth Is Likely to Slow Down in 2025 appeared first on MedCity…
The Bipartisan Policy Center’s Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Task Force recently released a report focused on redesigning the healthcare system to support youth mental health. Here are five key findings. The post 5 Ways the Healthcare Industry Should Improve Youth Mental Health, Per BPC’s Task Force appeared first on MedCity News.
Los incendios forestales que se propagan rápidamente y han transformado gran parte del condado de Los Ángeles en un infierno en llamas no solo están alterando las vidas de decenas de miles de residentes y dueños de negocios. También están poniendo a prueba a los hospitales, clínicas de salud, socorristas y hogares de adultos mayores…
Ouro Medicines’ drugs deplete disease-driving immune cells, allowing the immune system to reset with naïve cells that don’t attack the body. Monograph Capital founded the startup in partnership with GSK. The post Immunology Startup Ouro Sets Out With $120M for Drugs That Reset the Immune System appeared first on MedCity News.
By MIKE MAGEE For those many, many millions of viewers who tuned in to the live coverage of former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral this week, they were rewarded with two hours of intriguing video images, and moving words and song, including a recounting of the beginnings of environmental advocacy as Los Angeles burns, and John…
The rapidly spreading wildfires that have transformed much of Los Angeles County into a raging hellscape are not only upending the lives of tens of thousands of residents and business owners, but also stressing the region’s hospitals, health clinics, first responders, and nursing homes. At least one medical clinic burned down. Senior patients were evacuated…
When we meet members where they are — whether it’s helping them buy groceries or find transportation to a doctor’s appointment — we’re not just closing care gaps; we’re building trust. The post How Personalized Daily Rewards Close Care Gaps appeared first on MedCity News.
Today’s patients want and deserve a more efficient and high-tech experience and the next generation of providers are no different. These upgrades can improve our productivity and enhance the quality of our patients’ lives. The post Disrupting Legacy Systems: Preparing for the Next Generation of Health Tech appeared first on MedCity News.
Self-service patient access is a growing trend that’s here to stay. Tech-savvy patients want to see their doctor faster and don’t want to jump through complicated hoops to schedule an appointment, complete their registration paperwork or pay their medical bills. Opening the digital front door must be a priority for providers who want to keep…