Prior KFF analysis allocated CBO’s federal Medicaid spending reductions and enrollment losses across the states, and this policy watch builds on that analysis to examine the potential impacts in expansion states compared with non-expansion states.
California Republican James Gallagher, the GOP’s former Assembly leader, has often accused the state’s progressive lawmakers of heavy-handed government intrusion, but this year he added his name to a legislative push for healthier school meals. His party followed suit, with all but one Republican voting to send a bill to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that…
By automating repetitive tasks, improving accuracy, and enabling data-driven decisions, LLMs promise to optimize processes, reduce costs, and free healthcare systems to focus on strategic goals. The post How Large Language Models (LLMs) Will Revolutionize Healthcare Administration appeared first on MedCity News.
It was expected that the past year and a half would be a fraught time for Medicaid, the workhorse of the nation’s health system, which covers more people than any other government health insurance program. In April 2023, states resumed screening people for Medicaid eligibility and terminating coverage for those they said no longer qualified…
[Sponsored] Get actionable strategies and insights from industry leaders to help payers navigate digital transformation, optimize outcomes, and stay ahead in a value-based care environment. The post Redefining Payer Operations: Data-Driven Strategies for the Future of Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to block a California law from taking effect next year that will require nursing homes to have a 96-hour backup power supply, potentially giving the industry a reprieve from having to spend over $1 billion in capital investments. The Democratic governor tucked the suspension into his budget update to address a…
Leading in healthcare when the odds are stacked against you is not about eliminating the challenges. It is about meeting them without losing sight of the reason we chose this profession in the first place. The post Leading Quality Care When The Odds Are Stacked Against You appeared first on MedCity News.
Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, has hit a record 1.8 million enrollees and the number could climb higher ahead of a Jan. 31 open enrollment deadline, due in large part to enhanced subsidies that have made plans more affordable. But the state’s progress in extending health coverage to all residents could come to…
Pluto Health launched an AI-driven digital hub that unifies fragmented health data, provides personalized care navigation and integrates clinical research opportunities to help close primary care access gaps. The platform aims to improve care coordination and make research participation more accessible, especially for patients without insurance or a regular primary care provider. The post Duke…
Yusuf Qasim, president of payments optimization at Zelis, talks about how his company’s platform is seeking to rebuild the healthcare payment process. The platform aims to eliminate unnecessary manual work for both payers and providers. Watch or listen now! The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: How the Right Payment Tech Can Foster Better Payer-Provider Relationships appeared…