This issue brief analyzes federal and state guaranteed issue rules and how they impact beneficiaries’ access to Medigap, including the implications for Medicare beneficiaries with pre-existing conditions and those under age 65 with long-term disabilities. This brief also explores a recently finalized rule: Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities regarding Section 1557 of the Affordable…
More than a decade ago, Medtronic announced that a pivotal trial testing its renal denervation system had failed. Though it got approved later, reimbursement has been elusive. All that might change this year. The post Is Medtronic On the Cusp of Rewriting the Story of Renal Denervation? appeared first on MedCity News.
The PTC Therapeutics gene therapy, Kebilidi, treats an enzyme deficiency that affects the body’s ability to produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter important for motor control. FDA approval for the product comes two years after it won its first regulatory approvals in Europe. The post PTC Therapeutics Wins First FDA Approval for a Gene Therapy Dosed Directly…
Is homelessness a mental health and addiction crisis, or is it driven by an affordable housing crisis? That question underpins the debate among policymakers and politicians struggling to move people off the streets faster than they become homeless. Researchers say housing is the most important intervention to end homelessness, and now a report from the…
Healthcare Innovation spoke to HITRUST VP of Quality on findings in the annual TRUST report
The DEA recently released three rules regarding the remote prescribing of controlled substances. However, many telehealth advocates argue that two of these rules hinder access to care. The post Why Telehealth Advocates Are Calling on the Trump Administration to Withdraw New Telemedicine Rules appeared first on MedCity News.
As our industry continues its path toward value-based care, evolving payer models, and increasingly stringent regulations, revenue cycle processes will become even more complex. Providers can prepare by following these steps. The post Unlocking Hidden Revenue: Transforming RCM Challenges into Financial Wins appeared first on MedCity News.
All healthcare entities storing or transferring patient health information needs to be aware of a proposed update to HIPAA tackling data encryption. Bryan Marlatt, chief regional officer at CyXcel The post Pivot: Discussing the Impact of a Proposed HIPAA Security Update appeared first on MedCity News.
By MIKE MAGEE Has America turned into an “Island of Musk?” He seems to be everywhere and nowhere at the same time. As Trump’s new best friend, he’s opened up the gates of Twitter-hell, morphed into a steady stream of crypto-cash, and demonstrated his dance moves alongside Trump at featured venues. He’s also launched “a…
Those who recognize that AI governance is an innovation enabler will be able to align business priorities and AI investments — and make smarter decisions about which models to accelerate, and which to retire — ultimately leaving the enterprises better positioned to achieve ROI on their AI. The post AI Governance: Building Trust and Transparency…