Educational materials that are relatable and personalized can increase engagement. Here’s what is needed to create educational materials that empower patients and lead to better outcomes. The post Healthcare Needs to Be Proactive, Not Reactive — How Patient Education Improves Outcomes appeared first on MedCity News.
In October 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the first ever Section 1115 waiver demonstration amendments that would allow Medicaid and CHIP coverage of traditional health care practices for American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) people in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Oregon. This Waiver Watch reviews disparities in health and…
Lucet, a behavioral health company, is acquiring home care company Emcara Health to offer integrated care models. The post Lucet to Acquire Home Care Company Emcara Health appeared first on MedCity News.
Galapagos has dropped plans for a business separation that would have enabled the legacy company to focus exclusively on developing new cancer cell therapies. Instead, Galapagos said it will pursue strategic alternatives for its assets. The post Galapagos Says ‘No’ to SpinCo and Instead Will Seek Deals for All Assets appeared first on MedCity News.
Hackensack Meridian Health launched a clinical trial with Israeli startup SpotitEarly, which is developing a cancer test that combines AI with trained dogs to analyze patients’ breath. The study aims to validate this noninvasive approach alongside traditional screenings, potentially enabling earlier and more accessible cancer detection. The post Hackensack Meridian Health Launches Trial of Canine-Powered…
Teladoc Health has joined Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector. Other companies offered through the program include Hinge Health, Rula, Talkspace and Omada. The post Amazon Adds Teladoc Health to Health Benefits Program appeared first on MedCity News.
In January, during a congressional hearing on his way to becoming secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got basic details wrong about Medicaid — a program he now oversees. He said that Medicaid is fully funded by the federal government (it’s not) and that many enrollees are unsatisfied…
Leader of one of the largest hospital-at-home programs calls it ‘one of the most disruptive elements of care delivery that we’ve had in a generation’
On July 4, President Trump signed into law a budget reconciliation package once called the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that includes significant changes to the Medicaid program. This issue brief provides an overview of the Medicaid work requirement provisions.
This policy watch examines the impact of federal staff cuts and HHS restructuring on the nation’s HIV response.