This policy watch evaluates state awards through the rural health fund in 2026, the first year of the program. The analysis shows relatively modest variations in total awards this year across states but wide variation in how much states will receive per rural resident.
In 2013, before the Affordable Care Act helped millions get health insurance, California’s Placer County provided limited health care to some 3,400 uninsured residents who couldn’t afford to see a doctor. For several years, that number has been zero in the predominantly white, largely rural county stretching from Sacramento’s eastern suburbs to the shores of…
Year after year, Mary Bucklew strategized with a nurse practitioner about losing weight. “We tried exercise,” like walking 35 minutes a day, she recalled. “And 39,000 different diets.” But 5 pounds would come off and then invariably reappear, said Bucklew, 75, a public transit retiree in Ocean View, Delaware. Nothing seemed to make much difference…
As we start off 2026, I wanted to quickly look back at the research that I published in peer-reviewed journals last year. Here’s the list: Shafrin J, Jadhav K, Warren C, Quddus S, Zawadzki N, Yang D, Damon A, Spurrier K, Batt K, Wei D. Chronic myeloid leukemia treatment intolerance imposes additional resource and economic…
The American Medical Association is urging Congress to permanently extend Medicare’s pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities, warning that temporary extensions create uncertainty for patients and providers. The post AMA to Congress: Make Medicare Telehealth Services Permanent appeared first on MedCity News.
ORANGE, California — Una mañana reciente, Carmen Basu, abrigada con una chaqueta roja y una bufanda de lana, se paró frente a la sede del plan de salud local, luego de recoger alimentos gratuitos. Había traído a su esposo, a su hijo adolescente y a su suegra de 79 años para que la ayudaran. Tomaron…
In a sector where delays are measured in lives, early detection, lower attacker dwell time, and system-level misdirection can literally save lives. By marrying preemptive and deceptive technologies, organizations can blunt the attack surface while simultaneously exposing hidden threats before damage is done. The post The Healthcare Sector’s Digital Contagion: Ransomware’s Relentless Grip appeared first…
Zenas Biopharma’s obexelimab achieved a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in signs and symptoms of immunoglobulin G4-related disease, but not to the extent shown by Amgen’s Uplizna in its pivotal study. Still, Zenas points to features of its drug that could make it competitive as a maintenance therapy for the rare autoimmune disorder. The…
There is no question the pressures are heavy, but there is also an opportunity for organizations to rethink how they deliver care, how they support the people they serve, and how they invest limited resources. The post 2026 Healthcare Outlook: A Year of Unprecedented Disruption appeared first on MedCity News.
When paying for care becomes a source of frustration, patients feel the pain. When the process feels easier elsewhere, they’re more likely to look for a new provider. Getting these processes right isn’t just about convenience, it’s about preserving trust and strengthening long-term relationships with patients. The post The Front Door of Healthcare Isn’t What…