Proposed Federal Budget Includes Major Cuts to Healthcare Funding
Critics warn that these cuts could weaken public health infrastructure and reduce access to essential services for Americans
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Families USA Releases Analysis on Why Healthcare Premiums Are Rising
The report highlights the urgent need for Congress to extend ACA premium tax credits
Saving U.S. Manufacturing: Think Biotech, Not Cars
By KIM BELLARD Amidst all the drama last week with tariffs, trade wars, and market upheavals, you may have missed that the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) issued its report: Charting the Future of Biotechnology. Indeed, you may have missed when the Commission was created by Congress in 2022; I know I did….
Dr. Oz Makes No Assurances on Medicaid Funding Cuts
President Trump’s pick to lead the CMS, Dr. Oz, promises to fight healthcare fraud and push to make Americans healthier
Even Patients Are Shocked by the Prices Their Insurers Will Pay — And It Costs All of Us
Samantha Smith of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, went into the operating room for emergency removal of an ectopic pregnancy. “I’m grateful I didn’t die,” she said, but she was shocked to see that the outpatient surgery was billed to her insurer for about $100,000. Jamie Estrada of Albuquerque, New Mexico, twice received injections of lidocaine in his…
Denial prevention: Why manage denials when you can prevent them?
The denial challenge is getting tougher. In Experian Health’s latest State of Claims 2024 survey, almost three-quarters of healthcare administrators agree that claim denials are increasing. The majority also agree that difficulties with claims—like reimbursement times, errors, and payer policy changes—are becoming more common. It’s no surprise that denial prevention is a priority for 84% of respondents….
Hims & Hers vs. Novo Nordisk: Are Compounded GLP-1s Safe?
Compounded GLP-1s have become more widespread, but are they safe? Some argue that compounding is nothing new, while others believe these drugs are dangerous for patients. The post Hims & Hers vs. Novo Nordisk: Are Compounded GLP-1s Safe? appeared first on MedCity News.
Deal or No Deal? States Prepare for Congress To Act at the Last Minute on Obamacare
Saturday is the day that nearly 24 million customers can start purchasing health plans on healthcare.gov and the state-run Obamacare exchanges. Higher prices and uncertainty await many of those shoppers. Average premiums are expected to more than double. The directors who manage marketplace enrollment in states including Maryland, California, Pennsylvania, and Idaho told me and my colleague Julie Appleby that people are wondering how they’ll scrape together hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars more next year to pay for these…
Time is Running Out to Join the Healthcare Innovation Conversation at INVEST 2025
MedCity INVEST is a boutique healthcare investor conference scheduled for May 20-21 at the Willis Tower in Chicago. Register today! The post Time is Running Out to Join the Healthcare Innovation Conversation at INVEST 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.
Nourish Secures $100M for Metabolic Health Clinic
Nourish’s Series C round was led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from Thrive Capital, Index Ventures, J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners, Maverick Ventures, Y Combinator, BoxGroup, Atomico, Daybreak and Operator Partners. The post Nourish Secures $100M for Metabolic Health Clinic appeared first on MedCity News.