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…
By MICHAEL MILLENSON January In a blistering commentary, the American Medical Association’s flagship journal, JAMA, condemns the corrosive effect on patient care of the profit-seeking practices of health insurers. Separately, the organization announces that it’s selling the 13 journals in its JAMA Network to a private equity firm for $375 million “in order to enhance…
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in December. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 5 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in December appeared first on MedCity News.
Leaders from Red Cell Partners, an investment and incubation firm that funds and builds healthcare startups, shared key trends they’re keeping their eyes on this year — including increased adoption of AI agents and redefined GLP-1 management frameworks for employers. The post 3 Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2025, Per Red Cell Partners appeared first…
Here is the list of my papers that were published in 2024. Manuscripts were published in Value in Health, BMJ Open, Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research, Forum for Health Economics and Policy, Annals of the American Thoracic Society and others. Links to all papers are below. Clayton D, Shafrin J, Yen GP, Geevarghese L, Shi…
Startup Dimer Health offers proactive follow-ups and monitoring of patients at home to reduce the chances of patients returning to the hospital
Whether trying to see more patients, retain more staff, expand the organization’s technology stack or bring more dollars in the door, it’s not uncommon for professionals to want to maximize their resources amidst a market influx. The post Want to Maximize Rev Cycle Efficiencies? Here are 3 Considerations appeared first on MedCity News.
When employees can access care at the right time and at the right place of service, it reduces the likelihood of costlier services and can lower annual medical costs for the participating employer. The post Creative Financing Options are Key to Improving Health Equity appeared first on MedCity News.
In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, near a storefront advertising “free” cellphones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid overdosing when he smokes crack cocaine. KFF Health News is identifying him by his initials because he fears being arrested for using illegal drugs. It had been several hours…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than three years have passed since federal health officials arrived in central Appalachia to assess an alarming outbreak of HIV spread mostly between people who inject opioids or methamphetamine. Infectious disease experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made a list of recommendations following their visit, including one to…