What Privacy and Protection Standards are in Place for Medicaid Enrollees’ Personal Data?
This policy watch discusses the data privacy protections in Medicaid and the implications of breaches or violations of those protections.
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Health Care Costs Tops the Public’s Economic Worries as the Runup to the Midterms Begins; Independent Voters Are More Likely to Trust Democrats than Republicans on the Issue
Heading into this midterm election year, the cost of health care tops the public’s economic anxieties and more than 4 in 10 voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote, this KFF Health Tracking poll finds.
KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Trust in the CDC and Views of Federal Childhood Vaccine Schedule Changes
Weeks after the Trump administration reduced the number of childhood vaccine recommended for routine use, public trust in the CDC is at its lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic, and less than half are confident in federal agencies’ ability to make such recommendations. Among those who have heard about the revised recommendations, more say they expect…
Payer Advocates Applaud 5% MA Payment Increase
CMS recently announced that payments to Medicare Advantage plans will increase by 5.06%, drawing support from payer advocates. The post Payer Advocates Applaud 5% MA Payment Increase appeared first on MedCity News.
For Seniors With Hoarding Disorder, a Support Group Helps Confront Stigma and Isolation
A dozen people seated around folding tables clap heartily for a beaming woman: She’s donated two 13-gallon garbage bags full of clothes, including several Christmas sweaters and a couple of pantsuits, to a Presbyterian church. A closet cleanout might not seem a significant accomplishment. But as the people in this Sunday-night class can attest, getting…
Doctors Trade Group: Medicare Advantage Rate Proposal ‘Will Impair’ Care Capacity
CMS officials have proposed a payment increase of less than 0.1 percent for 2027. Investors slammed shares of prominent insurance companies in response.
New Comprehensive AI Risk and Supply Chain Transparency Guide for Healthcare
New guide provides healthcare entities with strategies to enhance AI governance, improve procurement processes, and establish shared responsibility models with vendors to better manage AI-related cybersecurity risks
Immunology-Focused Coultreon Adds $125M for Pills That Pack the Punch of Injectable Biologics
Coultreon Biopharma’s lead drug candidate, acquired from Galapagos, is a small molecule designed to selectively inhibit a novel immunology target called SIK3. The Series A financing will support Phase 2 clinical trials in psoriasis and ulcerative colitis. The post Immunology-Focused Coultreon Adds $125M for Pills That Pack the Punch of Injectable Biologics appeared first on…
Most Patients Want AI in Healthcare — If It Means More Time with Their Doctor
Most patients are open to the use of AI in healthcare — as long as it enhances, rather than replaces, human interaction, according to new research. It also showed that patients want transparency about how AI is used. The post Most Patients Want AI in Healthcare — If It Means More Time with Their Doctor…
The Top Three Most Affordable Medical Alert Systems for Seniors
[Sponsored] Medical alert systems are crucial for seniors stay independent while living alone. These three companies offer affordable systems that give everyone peace of mind. The post The Top Three Most Affordable Medical Alert Systems for Seniors appeared first on MedCity News.