Through a new partnership, members of Christian Healthcare Ministries can pick one doctor on HealthTap’s platform for ongoing primary care. They can also access on-demand virtual urgent care. The post Christian Healthcare Ministries Partners with HealthTap for Virtual Primary Care appeared first on MedCity News.
That is the title of a paper recently published in AJMC with co-authors Suhail Thahir, Alexa Klimchak, Ivana Audhya, Lauren Sedita, and John A. Romley. The abstract is below. Objectives: To quantify the magnitude of altruism value as applied to a hypothetical new treatment for a rare, severe pediatric disease: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Study Design: Prospective…
Novo Nordisk’s type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic has expanded its label to include chronic kidney disease. The new FDA approval comes as makers of GLP-1 drugs work to expand the uses of these products. The post New FDA Approval Adds Chronic Kidney Disease to Ozempic’s Label appeared first on MedCity News.
The Trump administration withdrew the order a day after a federal judge temporarily blocked it
Medicaid represents $1 out of every $6 spent on health care in the U.S. and is the major source of financing for states to provide health coverage and long-term services and supports for low-income residents. This brief examines key questions about Medicaid financing and how it works.
Homeless shelters and FQHCs will begin using a common platform to improve care coordination
As President Trump would have most certainly learned on his first day at Wharton, you really have to spend money to make money. If you want to make America truly a world leader, why on earth would you stifle the institution that contributed an estimated $92.89 billion to the US economy in 2023 alone and…
Organizations with underperforming Medicare Advantage plans can, and should, start taking steps now to establish a strong foundation that can sustain long-term success The post How Medicare Advantage Plans Can Prioritize Quality Amid Continued Turbulence appeared first on MedCity News.
Implementing patient flow technology ultimately enhances operational efficiency and improves the overall patient experience, making it essential for healthcare organizations aiming for better outcomes, improved capacity management, and greater financial stability. The post From Admission to Discharge: How AI Reduces Hospital Length of Stay appeared first on MedCity News.