Appeals and grievances reflect how well a health plan functions under pressure. They also show how effectively your organization can surface, prioritize, and resolve the cases that matter most. The post Why So Few Appeals Happen and What That Reveals About Health Plans appeared first on MedCity News.
Affordability, drug costs and AI will be top of mind for employers in 2026, according to Morgan Health CEO Dan Mendelson. The post Morgan Health: 5 Predictions for Employer-Sponsored Insurance in 2026 appeared first on MedCity News.
The AMA has launched a new Center for Digital Health and AI to ensure physicians are actively involved in shaping how emerging technologies are integrated into healthcare. The post AMA Unveils Center for Digital Health and AI to Elevate Physician Voice in Tech appeared first on MedCity News.
It’s not that the data isn’t there. We have years of claims, pharmacy, and clinical data that can tell who’s at risk for serious behavioral health disorders, who’s currently being treated for them, and what actually works. The problem is how health plans are looking at all that data. The post Behavioral Health Has A…
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in May. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in May appeared first on MedCity News.
Data as of March 2026 show that demand for 988 continues to rise, with the volume of calls, texts, and chats 15% higher than a year earlier and nearly 50% higher than two years ago. States are also answering more calls in-state, where counselors are more likely to be familiar with local resources.
The FDA will provide faster regulatory review of generic drugs that are tested in and manufactured in the U.S. using domestically sourced active pharmaceutical ingredients. This FDA pilot program is part of a broader Trump administration strategy to reshore pharmaceutical production. The post FDA Pilot Program Creates New Path for Faster Regulatory Review of Generic…
Diagnosing PFAS can be challenging, but establishing a thorough symptom history along with specific IgE blood testing can build a fuller picture of patients’ allergic triggers and sensitizations, helping clinicians develop accurate, tailored treatment recommendations and ultimately improve their patients’ quality of life. The post From Pollen to Plate: Identifying Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome appeared…
Agentic AI is emerging as “hireable” digital labor in healthcare, according to Nvidia’s Kimberly Powell. She argued that once health system leaders stop viewing AI as software and start treating it as a workforce asset, the technology could rapidly reduce burnout and expand access to care. The post Healthcare’s Next Workforce Shift: Making AI ‘Hireable’…
Innovative approaches to home care will only be successful if organizations can ensure the safety of the professionals who enter patient homes. To do that, they’ll need to embrace new technologies that support in-home caregivers in real-time, and implement new protocols that ensure they are provided with the security and comfort they deserve. The post…