Patient Numbers at NIH Hospital Have Dropped Significantly
NIH documents viewed by KFF Health News show a pronounced decline in patients at the 200-bed NIH hospital from February through April
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Millie Introduces AI Solution for Maternity Care
Millie has launched Maia, an AI tool that answers routine questions about maternity care, helps with appointments and provides reminders. The post Millie Introduces AI Solution for Maternity Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Over 200 Organizations Call on DEA to Continue Remote Prescribing of Controlled Substances
The Alliance for Connected Care, the American Telemedicine Association and numerous other organizations sent a letter to the DEA urging action to safeguard remote prescribing of controlled substances. The post Over 200 Organizations Call on DEA to Continue Remote Prescribing of Controlled Substances appeared first on MedCity News.
The Convergence of Digital Health and Life Sciences
Despite the challenges of interoperability, regulatory compliance, technology adoption, and data privacy, the benefits of digital health are undeniable. Collaboration between policymakers, clinicians, IT developers, and patients, can help overcome these obstacles. The post The Convergence of Digital Health and Life Sciences appeared first on MedCity News.
Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance Subsidies
This brief provides an overview of the financial assistance provided under the ACA for people purchasing coverage on their own through health insurance Marketplaces (also called exchanges).
Health Execs Criticize Trump Administration for Not Expanding Coverage of Obesity Drugs
The Trump administration is not finalizing a Biden-era provision that would expand coverage of anti-obesity drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, which has disappointed some healthcare leaders. The post Health Execs Criticize Trump Administration for Not Expanding Coverage of Obesity Drugs appeared first on MedCity News.
Pairing Wellness Needs With Financing Solutions: How a Second Look May Increase Accessibility to Services
By increasing the availability of services through flexible payment methods, providers have an opportunity to expand their customer base and establish themselves as trusted partners in the wellness journey. The post Pairing Wellness Needs With Financing Solutions: How a Second Look May Increase Accessibility to Services appeared first on MedCity News.
States Advance Medical Debt Protections as Federal Support Turns to Opposition
Lawmakers in several states are working to expand medical debt protections for patients, even after the Trump administration reversed course and told states they don’t have authority to take action on credit reporting. In Alaska and Michigan, legislators are nonetheless advancing bills to keep medical debt off consumer credit reports. The attorneys general of California…
Limitados por políticas de Trump, los registros de cáncer solo reconocerán a pacientes como “hombre” o “mujer”
Las máximas autoridades en estadísticas del cáncer de Estados Unidos pronto deberán clasificar el sexo de los pacientes estrictamente como hombre, mujer o desconocido, un cambio que, según científicos y defensores de pacientes, afectará negativamente la salud de la población transgénero, una de las más marginadas del país. Médicos y activistas por los derechos de…
Induced Mesenchymal Stem Cells: A New Frontier in Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Ovarian cancer urgently needs bold, transformative treatment approaches – not just small, incremental improvements. Synthetic, allogeneic iMSCs as tumor-targeting delivery vehicles are an example of how cell biology and engineering may unite and overcome longstanding oncology challenges. The post Induced Mesenchymal Stem Cells: A New Frontier in Ovarian Cancer Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.