Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waivers offer states an avenue to test new approaches in Medicaid that differ from what is required by federal statute. Nearly all states have at least one active Section 1115 waiver and some states have multiple 1115 waivers. This brief explains what Section 1115 waivers are and how they are used,…
In his first days in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on gender that affects transgender health care. The order aims to directly limit care for trans people incarcerated in federal prisons, but the broader implications on health aren’t clear-cut. This slide presentation first appeared on KFF Health News’ Instagram account. If you…
Capital audits can create financial pressures for facilities. However, with proactive risk mitigation, nursing homes can safeguard their financial stability and ensure continued compliance. The post Navigating Capital Audits: Key Risks and Best Practices for Nursing Homes appeared first on MedCity News.
There are a number of important ways AI will impact patients, providers and pharmacies in the coming year. They break down into three key areas. The post How AI Will Change the ePrescribing Experience for Patients, Providers and Pharmacies appeared first on MedCity News.
A few years before the covid-19 pandemic, Dale Rice lost a toe to infection. But because he was uninsured at the time, the surgery at a Reno, Nevada, hospital led to years of anguish. He said he owes the hospital more than $20,000 for the procedure and still gets calls from collection agencies. “It can…
Peter Yellowlees MD is CEO at Asynch Health–this is a new company that is doing the intake interview for a psychiatrist or psychologist session. Peter demos how the AI agent asks questions, how a patient answers in real time. Then after submitting the answers, the AI creates both a full transcript in the back end,…
Physician leader TJ Redington outlines the advantages of CINs for provider leaders
Astellas Pharma still looks to grow in cancer with a pipeline that includes internally developed programs that could stand out in oncology. But the drugmaker sees additional growth opportunities in ophthalmology and neuromuscular disorders, Chief Medical Officer Tadaaki Taniguci said. The post Astellas Exec Talks Dealmaking and Pipeline Strategy in Cancer, Gene Therapy & More…
Through Centivo Care, patients can access free appointments, a dedicated primary care team and behavioral health support. The post Centivo Launches Virtual Primary Care Offering for Employers appeared first on MedCity News.
Executives expect to close on their deal, which will add 67 sites to Concentra’s network, this quarter.