By AMI PAREKH A little-noticed telehealth safe harbor provision tucked inside the One Big Beautiful Bill was a significant milestone in virtual care. Though it specifically addresses pre-deductible telehealth services in high-deductible health plans, the legislation has far wider implications for both care delivery and insurance design, especially in the commercial insurance market. In fact…
Herself Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota have shifted away from a fee-for-service arrangement to a value-based arrangement. The post Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Herself Health Shift To VBC Contract appeared first on MedCity News.
The status quo for medical malpractice insurance is no longer good enough. While we must always prioritize the need for accountability when it comes to medical malpractice, we must also consider how challenges like increased premiums, rising costs and new risks are impacting providers and consequentially patients. The post It’s Time for Medical Malpractice Insurance…
Below are my favorite books of the year. These are my favorite books that I read this year, not necessarily books that came out this year. On to the list! BOOK OF THE YEAR Nature’s Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West by William Cronon. I learned so much from this book. It discusses the development…
Experts from BRG recently discussed the two presidential candidates’ stances on key healthcare issues, including drug pricing, Medicaid and AI. The post Where Trump & Harris Stand on Payers, AI, Drug Pricing and CMS appeared first on MedCity News.
This policy watch discusses the data privacy protections in Medicaid and the implications of breaches or violations of those protections.
The Trump administration is proposing a reorganization and staffing cuts at HHS that create uncertainty about the potential effects on older adults, who receive services authorized under the Older Americans Act. This brief provides an overview of programs and services provided under the Older Americans Act, the role played by the Administration for Community Living…
This brief describes the new executive order, examines the intersection of homelessness and mental illness, reviews the history of the deinstitutionalization movement, and discusses specialized treatment services for people with SMI.
Check out news from Oral Genome, Previor Edge, Onos Health, and more. The post StartUPDATE: New Developments for Healthcare Startups appeared first on MedCity News.
Putting aside the politics of this situation for the moment, here are some ways for commercial execs to navigate the current climate of volatility. The post How Pharma Marketers Can Prepare for Trump’s 200% Tariff Threat appeared first on MedCity News.