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Poll: After President Trump’s Warning, Many People Are Uncertain About Whether Tylenol Use in Pregnancy Causes Autism; Most Republicans Say It Is Probably or Definitely True

7 months ago01 mins

Following the Trump administration’s warning last month that using acetaminophen – the active ingredient in Tylenol – during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism in children, very few (4%) adults say the claim about a causal relationship is “definitely true,” a new KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust finds.

How Employers Can Leverage Value-Based Care to Drive Retention and Improved Health Outcomes for Employees

1 year ago01 mins

For employers to offer effective, accessible and affordable value-based care for their employees, they must address these four components. The post How Employers Can Leverage Value-Based Care to Drive Retention and Improved Health Outcomes for Employees appeared first on MedCity News.

The Benefits of Establishing a Data-driven Culture in Healthcare

11 months ago01 mins

Ultimately, the benefits of establishing a data-driven culture reach far beyond improved analytics. It enables a smarter, faster, and more inclusive decision-making process that leads to better care for patients, reduced provider burnout, and stronger financial resilience The post The Benefits of Establishing a Data-driven Culture in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.

A Look at New or Expanded Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships from 2025: Findings from A Survey of State Medicaid Programs

6 days ago01 mins

State Medicaid and public health agencies both work to advance the health of their communities, often pursuing similar priorities and serving similar populations. This brief examines findings from KFF’s 25th annual Medicaid budget survey, which asked state Medicaid directors about new or enhanced initiatives involving public health in FY 2025 or planned for FY 2026.

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A Small Gesture with a Big Impact

1 year ago05 mins

Crothall Healthcare’s dedication to patient care took on new meaning this past Veteran’s Day, reaching military veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) through the thoughtful donation of personal hygiene kits. Crothall’s unique Power of Clean approach is designed to create a clinically safe environment, achieve HCAHPS cleanliness goals, and address both the reality and…

The Rapid Growth of GLP-1s and Their Impact on Bariatric Surgery

2 years ago01 mins

Bariatric surgery is still the gold standard for morbid obesity treatment, yet patients and medical professionals will likely seek less invasive weight loss drugs before considering bariatric surgery. The post The Rapid Growth of GLP-1s and Their Impact on Bariatric Surgery appeared first on MedCity News.

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Nutrition Programs Face Their Own Shutdown

7 months ago07 mins

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…

Florida’s New Covid Booster Guidance Is Straight-Up Misinformation

2 years ago014 mins

In what has become a pattern of spreading vaccine misinformation, the Florida health department is telling older Floridians and others at highest risk from covid-19 to avoid most booster shots, saying they are potentially dangerous. Clinicians and scientists denounced the message as politically fueled scaremongering that also weakens efforts to protect against diseases like measles…

Medicaid Managed Care Reporting and Transparency: Managed Care Program Annual Reports

3 months ago01 mins

This brief describes the Managed Care Program Annual Report (MCPAR), a relatively new, comprehensive report on state Medicaid managed care programs that includes plan-level data. It is used with other managed care reports to improve state and federal managed care program monitoring, oversight, and transparency.

Regeneron’s RNA Med for Muscle Disease Meets Trial Goals; FDA Filing Planned for Next Year

9 months ago01 mins

Cemdisiran, a small interfering RNA drug that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals licensed from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, met the goals of its pivotal test in generalized myasthenia gravis. The rare neuromuscular disease has several new therapies, but analysts see cemdisiran as having advantages over one particular class of drugs. The post Regeneron’s RNA Med for Muscle Disease Meets Trial…

Vice President Harris’ Proposal to Broaden Medicare Coverage of Home Care

Inside Providence’s Health Equity & Medicaid Strategy

Gene-Editing Biotech Prime Medicine Strikes Up Cell Therapy R&D Alliance With Bristol Myers Squibb

State Lawmakers Seek Restraints on Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt

Journalists Demystify Bird Flu, Medicaid Work Requirements, and Reproductive Health Research

Brightside Health CMO: AI Shows Promise in Supporting Mental Health Providers

Poll: After President Trump’s Warning, Many People Are Uncertain About Whether Tylenol Use in Pregnancy Causes Autism; Most Republicans Say It Is Probably or Definitely True

How Employers Can Leverage Value-Based Care to Drive Retention and Improved Health Outcomes for Employees

The Benefits of Establishing a Data-driven Culture in Healthcare

A Look at New or Expanded Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships from 2025: Findings from A Survey of State Medicaid Programs

A Small Gesture with a Big Impact

The Rapid Growth of GLP-1s and Their Impact on Bariatric Surgery

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Nutrition Programs Face Their Own Shutdown

Florida’s New Covid Booster Guidance Is Straight-Up Misinformation

Medicaid Managed Care Reporting and Transparency: Managed Care Program Annual Reports

Regeneron’s RNA Med for Muscle Disease Meets Trial Goals; FDA Filing Planned for Next Year