During HLTH 2024, Blue Shield of California and Salesforce announced a partnership that will streamline the prior authorization process. The post Blue Shield of California, Salesforce Partner to Modernize Prior Authorization appeared first on MedCity News.
En noviembre, los votantes de 10 estados decidirán si protegerán o ampliarán, o no, el derecho al aborto. Entre ellos, se encuentran estados que son terreno fuerte de la batalla electoral como Arizona y Nevada, y bastiones republicanos como Dakota del Sur y Missouri. En Maryland, donde el aborto es legal, una enmienda propuesta es…
During his first news conference as Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 16 ticked off things he thinks kids with autism will never do, including paying taxes, holding a job, and going on a date. Kennedy’s comments go against science and reality. This slide presentation first appeared on KFF Health…
The AI race heats up with a new kid on the block from China. How did it compare against a popular U.S. genAI engine on a simple healthcare industry question? The post DeepSeek v. ChatGPT: Why is healthcare so expensive in America? (Video) appeared first on MedCity News.
During a panel discussion at the MedCity INVEST Digital Health conference, investors shared what they’re looking for from AI startups and what their red flags are. The post AI in Healthcare: Investors’ Green and Red Flags Among Startups appeared first on MedCity News.
In the weeks after the Trump administration reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccines for routine use, the public’s trust in the CDC remains at its lowest point. Among those who have heard about the recent changes to the recommended childhood vaccine schedule, more say they expect the changes to have a negative impact than…
It’s a meaningful step. But declarations alone won’t fix a system still powered by fax machines, phone calls, and inconsistent rules. Real progress will require a modern digital infrastructure, aligned incentives, and coordinated action across both the public and private sectors. The post Prior Authorization Reform Is Finally on the Table — Standards Must Be…
For many organizations, the workload has become too large for manual review alone. AI and automation are stepping in, not to replace the human element, but to restore focus to it. The post The Future of Pharmacovigilance Technology: How AI and Automation Are Redefining Drug Safety appeared first on MedCity News.
Chronic, non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and make up 8 of the 10 top causes of death in the U.S. Across several chronic diseases, the U.S. has a higher burden of illness than peer nations. The reasons why are complex and include differences in how health care is managed, poverty, diet…More
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s testimony before the Senate Finance Committee follows the ouster last week of the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Monarez. At least four other senior CDC officials resigned in protest. What are the biggest takeaways? What comes next? Tune in for a…