States Looking to Project ECHO to Meet Rural Health Transformation Goals
Oregon, New Mexico include ECHO telementoring networks in transformation projects
May 2026
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Will Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Wellness Appeal to Employers?
Employer advocates said Cost Plus Wellness could help spur more direct contracting and transparency in healthcare, though they questioned whether the model can scale and adequately measure provider quality and outcomes. The post Will Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Wellness Appeal to Employers? appeared first on MedCity News.
Eli Lilly’s Triple Combo Obesity Drug Tops 28% Weight Loss in a Pivotal Trial
Eli Lilly’s retatrutide set a high mark in weight loss for obesity drugs, but with clinical trial results that show some new side effects. More detailed data from the Phase 3 study are scheduled for presentation next month during the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions meeting. The post Eli Lilly’s Triple Combo Obesity Drug Tops…
Is The U.S. Stepping Up In The Fight Against Ebola?
This policy watch looks at the major new Ebola outbreak in DRC, discusses how the U.S. government has responded so far, and describes how the current situation compares to prior U.S. Ebola responses.
Rural Healthcare Needs Information That Moves, Not Just More Money
The Rural Health Transformation Program offers states the flexibility to tailor healthcare initiatives to local needs, emphasizing strategic investments in technology, workforce, and care access to improve outcomes and sustainability.
Medicaid’s Housing Problem Isn’t Placement — It’s What Happens Next
If we focus only on placement, we will continue to see cycles of progress and regression. If we focus on stability — on what happens after the keys are handed over — we have an opportunity to change those trajectories more permanently. The post Medicaid’s Housing Problem Isn’t Placement — It’s What Happens Next appeared…
RCM Has an Execution Problem, Not an Effort Problem
Organizations that focus on execution will reduce variability, improve cash flow, and build resilience against ongoing industry pressure. They will also be better positioned to integrate future innovations as healthcare continues to evolve. The post RCM Has an Execution Problem, Not an Effort Problem appeared first on MedCity News.
Texas Emerges as Focus of New Trump Administration Actions to Limit Gender-Affirming Care
This analysis explores recent actions the Trump administration has taken to limit youth access to gender-affirming care. Each has a connection to the Justice Department and to the state of Texas. These measures are widely seen as an escalation in this policy area and could add to the chilling effect already characterizing the provision of…
Why AI Fails in Healthcare Clinics (And What Actually Works)
When clinics select an AI partner – especially for AI Voice Agents – the expectation is that the tool gets the job done. Without integration into your systems and workflows, that rarely happens. Clinics end up with an incomplete solution that never adds the expected value and fails at the exact use cases AI should…
Understanding Medicaid Cost Sharing and Policy Changes from the 2025 Reconciliation Law
This brief explains current Medicaid cost sharing rules and changes made to cost sharing rules by the 2025 reconciliation law, reports on cost sharing amounts states currently impose on ACA expansion adults, and highlights literature on the impact of cost sharing.