[Sponsored] Cold and heat therapy remain foundational tools in musculoskeletal care, postoperative recovery and sports rehabilitation. The post Top-Rated Gel Packs for Physical Therapy: Best Brands and Where to Buy appeared first on MedCity News.
Further change in the Star Ratings program is inevitable, but one thing won’t change: plans that make targeted investments in improving the member experience and clinical outcomes, driven by data, are the most likely to succeed and achieve a higher overall rating. The post 2026 Star Ratings Shift: 4 Strategies for MA Plans appeared first…
In prenatal cardiology, that clarity can mean earlier diagnoses, safer deliveries, and better supported families who are prepared for what lies ahead. The post How AI Is Transforming Detection of Congenital Heart Defects appeared first on MedCity News.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — At around 2 a.m., 7-year-old twin brothers arrived at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Both had a fever, a cough, a rash, pink eye, and cold symptoms. The boys sat in one waiting room and then another. Two hours and 20 minutes passed before the two were isolated, according to Centers for Medicare…
In February, the Trump administration launched TrumpRx, a government website that provides prescription drug discounts to consumers. This brief examines issues that may impact consumers, especially those with private insurance, who access drug discounts through TrumpRx.
The Department of Justice and the state of Ohio filed an antitrust lawsuit against OhioHealth this week, alleging the health system used “all-or-nothing” contracts that force insurers to include all of its hospitals and physicians. The case highlights federal and state scrutiny of hospital consolidation and restrictive contracting practices — with potential implications for payers,…
This is just the tip of the iceberg, one expert says, on AI developments within healthcare
It turns out the answer is Medicare Advantage plans according to a KFF analysis released today. However the reason why Medicare Advantage is more profitable may not be obvious: At the end of 2024, gross margins per enrollee ranged from $608 in the Medicaid managed care market to $1,655 in the Medicare Advantage market. Gross…
Vendors form consortia to help with implementation, as well as with measuring performance across cost, quality, access, and sustainability
Headspace and Care.com partnered to provide caregivers with brief mindfulness content and free subscriptions to support their mental health. The post Care.com and Headspace Launch Mental Health Partnership for Caregivers appeared first on MedCity News.