In Midst of Merger, OHSU Appoints Interim President
Steve Stadum returns to lead OHSU as it seeks to merge with Legacy Health in a deal that was announced in August 2023
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ŌURA Snags $200M, Hits $5.2B Valuation
Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom participated in ŌURA’s $200 million Series D round. The post ŌURA Snags $200M, Hits $5.2B Valuation appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare Cuts’ Impact on 2026 Marketplace Insurance Rates
Premiums will rise in 2026 for most of the 22 million people who receive premium tax credits, experts say
Survey: Advanced Threat Detection Tops Healthcare Leaders’ Cybersecurity Wish List
A new report by Endeavor Business Intelligence shows both clear priorities and glaring potential weak spots at organizations.
Listen: What To Do When Health Insurance Slips Out of Reach
LISTEN: Can’t afford health insurance this year? Don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor about money and the cost of care. On WAMU’s “Health Hub” on March 4, KFF Health News correspondent Sam Whitehead shared tips for people seeking affordable options without skipping care. Health insurance could be out of reach for many Americans…
In Mississippi, Medicaid Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs Fails to Catch On
COLUMBUS, Miss. — April Hines has battled with her weight since she was a teenager. But in the past couple of years, she’s fallen from 600 pounds to 385, and her blood pressure and blood sugar levels are down, too. “I’m not as fatigued as I used to be, and I’ve been able to go…
Proposed Medicaid Federal Match Penalty for States that Cover Undocumented Immigrants with Their Own Funds: State-by-State Estimates
This analysis examines the potential impacts of a provision in the House reconciliation bill that proposes reducing the federal matching rate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion population from 90% to 80% for states that either provide health coverage or financial assistance to purchase health coverage to individuals who are not lawfully residing…
People with Medicare Will Face Higher Costs for Some Orphan Drugs Due to Changes in the New Tax and Budget Law
This brief analyzes changes in the new tax and budget reconciliation law that modify which drugs will be selected for Medicare drug price negotiation, which will lead to higher Medicare spending and higher costs for beneficiaries who take these medications.
How should you price new therapies when the standard of care is not cost effective?
Let’s say that there is a very severe disease—let’s call it horriblitis—with significant impacts on patient morbidity and mortality. The only available treatment for horriblitis is drug called BlackPill. BlackPill improves health outcomes by 1 QALY over best supportive care (BSC), but costs $500,000 over the patient’s lifetime. While not cost effective by traditional standards,…
California contrató a trabajadores de salud comunitarios para zanjar desigualdades, ahora da marcha atrás
A Fortina Hernández la llaman “la que lo sabe todo”. Durante más de dos décadas, esta trabajadora de salud comunitaria ha ayudado a cientos de familias del sureste de Los Ángeles a inscribirse en programas de ayuda alimentaria, ha informado sobre seguros médicos asequibles y ha ayudado con medicamentos para sus afecciones crónicas. Su frase…