January has seen a slew of executive hires, promotions and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, health tech companies like Medtronic and athenahealth hired new C-suite leaders, and providers like Cleveland Clinic and Jefferson Health announced rounds of job cuts. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs appeared first…
Radiotherapy, China’s biotech surge and AI’s role in drug discovery are notable topics that emerged from conversations on the ground floor. The post Three Key Takeaways from the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference appeared first on MedCity News.
The transition to hybrid measures in 2024 has been more than just a regulatory requirement — it’s been a catalyst for meaningful change in how we approach quality reporting. Here are five critical insights that can help healthcare organizations comply with requirements and excel in their quality reporting journey. The post 5 Critical Lessons from…
Following evidence showing that bacterial vaginosis affects both men and women, Wisp has launched a male BV partner treatment. The post Wisp Unveils Male Bacterial Vaginosis Partner Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.
Orchestra BioMed’s hypertension treatment is the latest medical device to earn the FDA’s breakthrough designation. Medtronic has a commercialization deal with the company for the device, which uses a pacing algorithm to actively lower blood pressure in people with pacemakers. The post Orchestra BioMed’s Hypertension Device Wins FDA Breakthrough Designation appeared first on MedCity News.
If healthcare leaders hope to demonstrate ROI on AI investments, reduce clinician burnout, and meet compliance requirements, they must first ensure the integrity of their clinical data. The post How to Take Out the Data Garbage and Create AI Gold appeared first on MedCity News.
Durante la pandemia, los recursos federales se orientaron a reforzar los presupuestos de los estados para que pudieran responder a la emergencia por covid-19. Sin embargo, ya desde entonces, las autoridades de salud pública advirtieron que se avecinaba un inminente ciclo de auge y debacle en el financiamiento. Anticiparon que la crisis se presentaría cuando…
During HLTH 2024, Blue Shield of California and Salesforce announced a partnership that will streamline the prior authorization process. The post Blue Shield of California, Salesforce Partner to Modernize Prior Authorization appeared first on MedCity News.
Medical billing errors are common problems that can lead to significant financial losses for healthcare organizations. While most medical billing errors are preventable, outdated systems, complex processes and human errors often result in delayed or denied claims. Faced with ever-increasing overhead costs, workforce challenges and growing volumes of data, healthcare leaders will need to implement…
Johnson & Johnson is suing the federal agencies overseeing the 340B program that makes discounted medicines more accessible to uninsured and underserved patients. J&J contends the Health Resources Services Administration can’t legally oppose its plan to implement a new rebate plan for certain 340B drugs. The post Johnson & Johnson Takes the 340B Drug Rebate…