More than two in five (42%) or 57.4 million adults under 65 with private insurance could be eligible under clinical criteria for GLP-1 drugs used to treat people with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or excess weight and weight-related health issues, according to a new KFF analysis. Though only about 3% of adults with employer coverage…More
At the MedCity INVEST conference May 20-21 in Chicago, the startups will take part in the Pitch Perfect contest, pitching their technology and services to investor judges. The post 6 Care Navigation/Care Coordination Startups Aimed at Consumers/Employers to Watch appeared first on MedCity News.
GLP-1s are a breakthrough, but they are not the end of the story. To ensure lasting success, we must pair pharmacological interventions with behavioral support, personalized data, and continuous guidance. The post Beyond the Prescription: Supporting Long-Term Metabolic Health After GLP-1s appeared first on MedCity News.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space heaters. In both instances, her energy bills reached hundreds of dollars a month. “Sometimes I…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A judge has initiated a federal court takeover of California’s troubled prison mental health system by naming the former head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to serve as receiver, giving her four months to craft a plan to provide adequate care for tens of thousands of prisoners with serious mental illness….
BridgeBio Pharma’s approval of Beyonttra comes three months after the drug landed FDA approval for cardiomyopathy caused by transthyretin amyloidosis. Our recap of recent regulatory news also spans approvals in cancer, immunology, vaccines, and more. The post On Heels of FDA Nod, BridgeBio’s Rival to Blockbuster Pfizer Drug Wins European Approval appeared first on MedCity…
By reimagining the payment experience through transparency, flexibility, and technology, providers can drive better outcomes for both their bottom line and the patients they serve. The post Improving Patient Payment Collections: Strategies for Success appeared first on MedCity News.
Sonali Saluja, M.D., M.P.H., vice president of population health and medical director of Healthcare in Action, describes importance of data availability to mobile care teams
There has been increased awareness of healthcare cybersecurity after last year’s massive Change Healthcare breach — but the sector remains dangerously vulnerable to cyberattacks. Experts warn that outdated systems, security staffing shortages and rushed tech adoption are leaving providers too exposed. The post The Next Cyber Crisis Is Inevitable — and Healthcare Isn’t Ready appeared…
[Sponsored] MedCity News Editor in Chief Arundhati Parmar moderated a webinar with Elation Health executives Dr Sara Pastoor, head of primary care advancement, and Meaghan Sullivan, senior sales engineer. The post How Can EHRs Support the Shift to Value-Based Care and Reduce Clinician Burnout? appeared first on MedCity News.