Health Centers Face Risks as Government Funding Lapses
About 1,500 federally funded health centers that serve millions of low-income people face significant financial challenges, their leaders say, as the government shutdown compounds other cuts to their revenue. Some of these community health centers may have to cut medical and administrative staff or reduce services. Some could eventually close. The result, their advocates warn,…
New Cohere Health Solution Aims to Streamline Clinical Reviews for Payers
Cohere Health introduced a new tool for payers called Review Assist. It is meant to support health plan clinical staff with prior authorization reviews and other use cases. The post New Cohere Health Solution Aims to Streamline Clinical Reviews for Payers appeared first on MedCity News.
Weekend Reading
UK to pay more for pharmaceuticals?Prior distributions for regression coefficients.What is the “Rural Health Fund”Pedestrian deaths in the US (Part 1, 2)US physicians in private practice dropped from 60.1% (2012) to 42.2% (2024).
Blue Shield of California Launches New Digital Tool for Medication Transparency
Through a new tool, Blue Shield of California members can now be notified when a clinician begins an e-prescription and view lower-cost alternatives. The post Blue Shield of California Launches New Digital Tool for Medication Transparency appeared first on MedCity News.
A Comprehensive Examination of Primary Care Disparities in California: Navigating the Abyss
By SUHANA MISHRA Residing in the often overlooked San Joaquin Valley, I’ve personally felt the impact of the shortage of primary care physicians. My family struggled to access basic medical attention for common illnesses like the flu. Getting local doctor appointments wasn’t just difficult—it often meant resorting to urgent care or driving long distances for…
For California Farmworkers, Telehealth Visits With Mexican Doctors Fill a Gap
SALINAS, Calif. — This coastal valley made famous by the novelist John Steinbeck is sometimes known affectionately as “America’s salad bowl,” though the planting and harvesting is done mostly by immigrants from Mexico. For Taylor Farms, a major global purveyor of packaged salads and cut vegetables, that’s made it a logical place to pioneer a…
Natalie Schneider, Fort Health
Natalie Schneider is CEO of Fort Health, a relatively new entrant into the children’s mental health market. Fort Health’s modus operandi is to partner with (i.e. market via) pediatricians to recruit patients. They are delivering integrated care and something called collaborative care…a newer model that has more frequent and shorter interventions and is more affordable….
Redesigning Healthcare: How Accessible Data Leads to Better Care
Value-based care promises to right the wrongs of fee-based healthcare. But today, we’re a long way from a value-based system. One way to get there faster? Prioritize access to data. The post Redesigning Healthcare: How Accessible Data Leads to Better Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Market Trends to Watch for Health Systems and Their Specialty Pharmacies
The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients. The post Market Trends to Watch for Health Systems and Their Specialty Pharmacies appeared first on MedCity News.