By grounding wellness programs in behavior-change science, employers can empower their people to build healthier, more sustainable habits. The post Study: Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work in Workplace Wellness appeared first on MedCity News.
When it comes to managing inbound phone calls, underperformance has devastating cost implications. The post What Keeps Healthcare CIOs Up at Night: Balancing Technology Investments with Consumer Expectations appeared first on MedCity News.
Novo Nordisk and Valo Health have collaborated on the development of cardiovascular disease drugs since 2023. Expanding the alliance to cardiometabolic diseases nearly doubles the number of programs covered under the agreement. The post Novo Nordisk Adds Obesity and Diabetes to AI Drug Research Pact With Flagship’s Valo Health appeared first on MedCity News.
HELENA, Mont. — A last-minute change to a 2019 bill put an end date on Montana’s Medicaid expansion program, setting the stage for what is anticipated to be the most significant health care debate of the 2025 Montana Legislature. In recent interviews, legislative leaders predicted a vigorous debate over keeping the Medicaid expansion program, which…
On the heels of a scuttled hospital merger between rivals in Terre Haute, Indiana, a state senator introduced a bill that would forbid similar mergers in the future. Last year, nonprofit Union Health tried to acquire the only other acute care hospital in Vigo County by leveraging a state law it helped create that allows…
By KIM BELLARD You may have heard about the microbiome, that collection of microorganisms that fill the world around, and in, us. You may have had some digestive tract issues after a round of antibiotics wreaked havoc with your gut microbiome. You may have read about the rafts of research that are making it clearer…
Tyler Cowen is an economist from George Washington University and a libertarian. Thus, you would expect his answer to this question would be ‘always’. In a recent Bloomberg article discussing whether to privatize government assets (e.g., USPS), he makes a more nuanced argument. First, for consumer goods, it is nearly always good to privatize. Cowen…
Time’s almost up to get health coverage for 2025. Act before January 15 to enroll in health coverage that starts February 1. Image Enroll in health coverage now that meets your budget & needs Depending on your expected household income for the year, you or members of your household may qualify for lower costs or…
FIRE1 raised $120 million for its Norm system — a heart failure monitor implant that seeks to keep patients out of the hospital. The post Irish Startup Snags $120M for Heart Failure Implant appeared first on MedCity News.
The deadline to apply for the INVEST Pitch Perfect Contest is January 24! In addition to a business profile, Pitch Perfect winners also receive a $20,000 branding advertising package from MedCity News. The post Healthcare Startups are Running Out of Time appeared first on MedCity News.