A paper by Campbell et al. (2024) provides some guidance. The authors developed a series of recommendations based on literature review, expert interviews and an expert workshop in order to support consistent and transparent evaluation and use of validated family spillover effects in health technology assessments (HTA) and cost-effectiveness analyses (CEA). The expert panel consisted…
Three-quarters of U.S. providers and payers say they have increased their IT spending over the past year, according to a new report from Bain & Company and KLAS Research. Both providers and payers are investing in cybersecurity technology, as well as AI tools. The post Providers and Payers Are Increasing Their Tech Spend — Where…
AI holds a lot of promise in supporting employer-sponsored healthcare, including improving patient navigation and billing, according to a new report from Morgan Health. The post Morgan Health: 5 Ways AI Can Improve Employer-Sponsored Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
SACRAMENTO, California.— Seis años después de asumir el cargo prometiendo ser el “gobernador de la salud” de California, el demócrata Gavin Newsom ha destinado decenas de miles de millones de dólares de fondos públicos a servicios de la red de seguridad para los residentes más necesitados del estado, mientras diseña reglas para hacer que la…
A clinically led, cross-functional team approach is essential during medical device integration projects to close data gaps, overcome common project pitfalls, complete optimal testing, and ensure proper oversight. The post The Integration Opportunity: A Blueprint for Reliable Device Data appeared first on MedCity News.
By STEVEN ZECOLA Recursion Pharmaceuticals announced results today for one its AI-discovered treatments. I was pleased to see the large, sustained reduction in polyps attributable to its treatment for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Recursions’ oral medication will be viewed by the traditional scientific and regulatory community as “promising”. On the other hand, I was disappointed not…
By JASON HINES On August 1, 2025, Capital Women’s Care (CWC), one of the largest OB/GYN practices in the Mid-Atlantic region went out-of-network with UnitedHealthcare, affecting tens of thousands of women across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. The contract dispute between Capital Women’s Care (CWC) and UnitedHealthcare offers a fascinating case study in how price transparency…
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Pluto Health and Help.AI have partnered to integrate their platforms and use AI to streamline preoperative evaluations and improve surgical safety and efficiency. The post Pluto Health, Help.AI Team Up to Advance Surgical Care appeared first on MedCity News.
NextGen and Kno2 are leveraging Kno2’s QHIN to streamline data exchange