While expanding access to VBC in primary care is indeed an important goal, we must keep in mind that the vast majority of healthcare expenses are in specialty care areas like oncology, where costs continue to rise without improved patient outcomes. The post Easier Said Than Done: Why Scaling Up Value-Based Care is So Hard…
[Sponsored] Are you looking for a medical alert device that is elegant-looking and balances your independence and safety? Here are the best devices to choose from. The post The 3 Best Medical Alert Devices for Active Seniors appeared first on MedCity News.
As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) advances in healthcare, key considerations can help validate that the technology is purpose-built to help clinicians protect patient safety. The post 6 Questions To Ask Before Integrating AI Into A Clinical Workflow appeared first on MedCity News.
Addressing difficult-to-treat diseases and disorders, quickly, safely, and with little to no side effects is a positive boon to our overburdened health system. The post The Same Processes that Make Smartphones a Risk for Young People Must Be Harnessed to Provide Beneficial Digital Medical Treatments For All appeared first on MedCity News.
In his latest column for the JAMA Health Forum, KFF’s Larry Levitt talks about how popular shows like “The Pitt” can make changes to the health care system stemming from this year’s federal tax and budget bill tangible for viewers, and offers some suggested story lines.
Since President Donald Trump released his 2026 budget blueprint in early May, calling for $163 billion in federal spending cuts, much of the attention has focused on his slashing of foreign aid and boosting of border security. But the proposal also holds important clues — amid some mixed messages — about the administration’s approach to…
CMS recently announced that payments to Medicare Advantage plans will increase by 5.06%, drawing support from payer advocates. The post Payer Advocates Applaud 5% MA Payment Increase appeared first on MedCity News.
Amidst the distress caused by a cancer diagnosis, patients are left to sort through vast amounts of information, treatment options, and concerns around efficacy and side effects, while juggling other life activities. The post What We’re Still Getting Wrong in Cancer Care — Glaring Gaps in the Face of Astonishing Advancements appeared first on MedCity…
Three Democratic senators asked the country’s top nonpartisan government watchdog on Tuesday to investigate the costs of a Georgia program that requires some people to work to receive Medicaid coverage. The program, called “Georgia Pathways to Coverage,” is the nation’s only active Medicaid work requirement. Pathways has cost tens of millions in federal and state…
Cybersecurity is no longer a function managed in the IT department’s back office. It’s a front-line brand issue, with real implications for patient satisfaction and loyalty. That means providers need to rethink how they talk about security. It’s no longer enough to be secure; you must communicate security clearly. The post Why Cybersecurity Is Now…