Humana’s CenterWell Partners With Thyme Care on Cancer Support
Companies say collaboration demonstrates how primary and oncology care can work together to improve quality and lower costs
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Which Clinical Documentation AI Tools Are Health Systems Using?
Health systems across the country are launching enterprise-wide deployments of AI-powered clinical documentation tools. Hospital leaders agree that this technology reduces physician burnout, as well as allows physicians to have more meaningful and productive interactions with patients. The post Which Clinical Documentation AI Tools Are Health Systems Using? appeared first on MedCity News.
The Uninsured Rate Is Soaring — What Can Providers Do About It?
New research from Cedar found that about 40% of collectible healthcare dollars now come from uninsured patients, a share that has jumped 54% in three years. The shift is forcing providers to rethink their revenue cycle strategies as patient payments become more difficult — and more important — to collect. The post The Uninsured Rate…
The New Reality of Hospital-Payer Contracts: How Baptist Health Negotiated with Florida Blue
The contract negotiation process between providers and payers is now more complex than ever, according to Baptist Health CEO Michael Mayo. In an interview, he spoke about his health system’s recent protracted negotiation with Florida Blue — which required months of preparation, external consultants, and even a task force of board members. The post The…
MedCity FemFwd: How Celmatix is Using ARPA-H’s Sprint for Women’s Health Funding
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim, founder and CEO of Celmatix, a women’s health biotech company. She discusses the funding the company recently received through the Sprint for Women’s Health program. The post MedCity FemFwd: How Celmatix is Using ARPA-H’s Sprint for Women’s Health Funding appeared first on MedCity News.
How Embedded Finance Creates a Better Patient Experience
In an age where consumers have more options than ever about where to receive their care, improving the financial experience through embedded finance can give providers an advantage in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The post How Embedded Finance Creates a Better Patient Experience appeared first on MedCity News.
Health Plan Transformation: HR Exec Shares How and Why an Employer Changed Its Approach to Healthcare
[Sponsored] In an interview, Jamie Benton, vice president of HR at Rollins, talked about how he led a shift in the company’s health benefits strategy, producing $29 million in savings over a five-year period. The post Health Plan Transformation: HR Exec Shares How and Why an Employer Changed Its Approach to Healthcare appeared first on…
Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a new $50 billion fund to offer rural hospitals a financial lifeline. One expert cautions that this effort will fail to address systemic challenges without transparency, clear metrics and long-term infrastructure investment strategies. The post Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short appeared first…
9 Ways to Find Caregivers With Flexible Scheduling Options
[Sponsored] Discover nine top caregiver services with flexible scheduling to fit changing routines, shift work or evolving health needs — featuring trusted platforms and in-home care providers. The post 9 Ways to Find Caregivers With Flexible Scheduling Options appeared first on MedCity News.
Baldness Biotech Veradermics Prices $256M IPO for Pivotal Tests of Pill for Hair Loss
Veradermics’s drug, a pill version of the topical hair loss product minoxidil, was developed with technology intended to avoid the cardiovascular risks associated with oral dosing of this compound. The first of three pivotal clinical trials is expected to yield preliminary data in the first half of 2026. The post Baldness Biotech Veradermics Prices $256M…