Nearly 46% of patients say being able to manage their health online is their top priority in accessing care, according to Experian Health’s State of Patient Access 2024 survey (SOPA). However, the availability of a “digital front door” in healthcare – with online scheduling, mobile registration, and frictionless payments – is not yet meeting demand….
When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs. Adams, 51, lost his right leg to cancer 40 years ago, and he has worn out more legs than he can count. He picked a gold plan on the Colorado health insurance marketplace that covered…
KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony and Emily Kwong, host of NPR’s podcast “Shortwave,” talk about Black families living in the aftermath of lynchings and police killings in their communities. Anthony shares her southeastern Missouri-based reporting from “Silence in Sikeston,” a documentary film, podcast, and print reporting project. She discusses the latest research on…
It’s winter across the northern hemisphere, the flu season is officially in full swing, and a new virus is shining more than the others. The HPMV, or human metapneumovirus, is creating an outbreak in China. More than 200 affected people and hospitals flooded with patients; China is grappling with yet another health crisis, and the threat of…
By MIKE MAGEE As 2025 kicks off, it’s wise to pause, and gather our thoughts as a nation. Few would argue that we’ve been through a lot over the past decade. And quite naturally, we humans are prone to blame individuals rather than circumstances (most of which have been beyond our control) for creating an…
Healthcare experts should be on the lookout for trends related to digital health, prescription drug costs and healthcare coverage in 2025, according to LRVHealth. The post 5 Healthcare Predictions for 2025 from One VC Firm appeared first on MedCity News.
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The Affordable Care Act’s enhanced subsidies are at risk of expiring at the end of 2025, and healthcare leaders are worried about what could happen if Congress doesn’t renew them. For instance, more Americans would become uninsured, premiums would increase, and hospitals would be saddled with more bad debt due to uncompensated care. The post…
Far more severe than typical “morning sickness,” HG locks women in a debilitating cycle of nausea, vomiting, and dehydration, which can lead to serious health complications, including weight loss, neurological defects in infants, and even maternal suicide. The post A New Prescription for Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Why We Should Rethink “Morning Sickness” appeared first on MedCity…
The impact of private equity investments in healthcare under the new administration is multifaceted. While deregulation and business-friendly policies could stimulate investment and drive innovation, there are significant concerns about the potential negative effects on healthcare quality and access. The post Will A Second Trump Term be a Financing Boon for Healthcare? appeared first on…