HIE Survey: Labs Continue to Impede Data Exchange
Over half of health information organizations that reported impediments cited two or more reasons labs used as a basis for limiting or refusing to provide electronic health information
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Ensuring AI Investments Deliver on Their Promise in 2026: Why Outcomes, not Algorithms, Will Define Success
The future of hospital operations will be defined not by who has the most AI, but by who can turn AI into consistent, reliable operational outcomes. The post Ensuring AI Investments Deliver on Their Promise in 2026: Why Outcomes, not Algorithms, Will Define Success appeared first on MedCity News.
What are the Implications of the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill for Hospitals?
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes significant reductions in federal Medicaid spending to help offset the cost of tax cuts, along with changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), immigration reforms and other provisions. This issue brief discusses the potential implications of the bill for…
FDA Turns Down Capricor Cell Therapy for Cardio Complications of Rare Muscle Disease
Capricor Therapeutics said the FDA asked for more data supporting the efficacy of Deramiocel, the biotech’s off-the-shelf cell therapy for treating the heart complications of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Those data could come from an ongoing Phase 3 study expected to yield preliminary data soon. The post FDA Turns Down Capricor Cell Therapy for Cardio Complications…
The Role of Medication Delivery in Non-Adherence
For GLP-1 receptor agonists specifically, adherence challenges are a major concern, as these medications require long-term use to achieve meaningful health benefits in chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity. The post The Role of Medication Delivery in Non-Adherence appeared first on MedCity News.
A Medicaid Patient Had a Heart Attack While Traveling. He Owed Almost $78,000.
On Christmas Day at the WaTiki indoor water park, Hans Wirt was getting winded from following his son up the stairs to the waterslides. Wirt’s breathing became more labored once they returned to the nearby hotel where they and Wirt’s girlfriend were staying while visiting family in Rapid City, South Dakota. Then he grew nauseated…
Médicos estadounidenses se mudan a Canadá para escapar de la administración Trump
A principios de este año, cuando el presidente Donald Trump comenzaba a remodelar el gobierno, Michael, un médico de emergencias nacido, criado y formado en Estados Unidos, hizo las maletas y se marchó con su familia. Michael trabaja ahora en un pequeño hospital de un pueblo de Canadá. KFF Health News y NPR le han…
Harnessing AI in Pathology: A Vital Tool That Requires Careful Ownership
To fully capitalize on its potential, laboratories must ensure they understand how to use AI effectively. Without this understanding, there’s a risk of undermining the technology’s benefits and potentially harming the industry as a whole. The post Harnessing AI in Pathology: A Vital Tool That Requires Careful Ownership appeared first on MedCity News.
Will the Trump Administration implement a Most Favored Nation policy for US drug prices?
Perhaps so according to Politico: Trump early next week is expected to sign an executive order directing aides to pursue the initiative, called “most favored nation,” for a selection of drugs within the Medicare program. The idea would use the administration’s authorities to force prices down… White House officials initially pressed congressional Republicans to draft…
Improving patient collections: strategies and best practices
A positive patient experience can quickly sour when difficult financial conversations enter the picture. High out-of-pocket costs and confusing medical bills make payments a sensitive issue for many patients. For providers, the challenge is clear: how to improve patient collections while delivering compassionate care. This article considers proven strategies and best practices to simplify patient…