Univ. of California Health System’s Atul Butte to Receive AMIA’s Collen Award
AMIA notes that health system’s chief data scientist is a longtime leader in using all types of data to drive better decision making and science
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Ousted CDC Officials Clap Back at RFK Jr.
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A…
The Top-Rated Orthopedic Surgery Centers in the Houston Area and Beyond
[Sponsored] Discover Houston’s best orthopedic surgery centers and what features — from personalized treatment plans to rehabilitation services — make these top providers stand out in their industry. The post The Top-Rated Orthopedic Surgery Centers in the Houston Area and Beyond appeared first on MedCity News.
Medicare Spent an Average of 27% More on People Who Switched from Medicare Advantage to Traditional Medicare Compared to Those Who Were Only in Traditional Medicare
A new KFF analysis finds higher Medicare spending among people who switched from Medicare Advantage to traditional Medicare than for similar beneficiaries who were in traditional Medicare all along. Medicare spent an average of 27% more on such beneficiaries, according to the analysis, which examined health costs in traditional Medicare for both groups in the…More
SCAN, Astrana Launch MA Plan Tailored to Asian Older Adults
SCAN Health Plan and Astrana Health recently launched SCAN Allied, a Medicare Advantage plan designed for the Asian older adult population. It includes access to a network of culturally competent providers, specialists and pharmacies from Astrana Health. The post SCAN, Astrana Launch MA Plan Tailored to Asian Older Adults appeared first on MedCity News.
Imagine360 Unveils New Product To Provide Employers More Transparency
Imagine360 has launched a new product called Complete Care, which includes a pharmacy benefit solution named Imagine360Rx. The post Imagine360 Unveils New Product To Provide Employers More Transparency appeared first on MedCity News.
TV’s Dr. Oz Invested in Businesses Regulated by Agency Trump Wants Him To Lead
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the sprawling government agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act marketplace — celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz — recently held broad investments in health care, tech, and food companies that would pose significant conflicts of interest. Oz’s holdings, some shared with family, included a stake in UnitedHealth…
MedCity Pivot: How Veradigm Aims to Close the Information Gap
[Sponsored] Megan Zakrewsky, vice president of product at Veradigm talks about how the company is utizing tech among providers, payers and patients. Watch now! The post MedCity Pivot: How Veradigm Aims to Close the Information Gap appeared first on MedCity News.
Navigating the Build vs. Buy Debate for Member Engagement Solutions
The evolving landscape of healthcare demands that health plans continuously refine their engagement strategies, making this decision more critical than ever. Plan leaders must consider key factors, including cost, speed, scalability, and effectiveness, to guide them toward the most impactful approach. The post Navigating the Build vs. Buy Debate for Member Engagement Solutions appeared first…
Trump’s Immigration Tactics Obstruct Efforts To Avert Bird Flu Pandemic, Researchers Say
Aggressive deportation tactics have terrorized farmworkers at the center of the nation’s bird flu strategy, public health workers say. Dairy and poultry workers have accounted for most cases of the bird flu in the U.S. — and preventing and detecting cases among them is key to averting a pandemic. But public health specialists say they’re…