Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday. He faced questions on vaccines, HHS cuts and other issues. The post Congress Scrutinizes RFK Jr. on Budget Cuts, Vaccines and More appeared first on MedCity News.
By KIM BELLARD I am a fanboy for AI; I don’t really understand the technical aspects, but I sure am excited about its potential. I’m also a sucker for a catchy phrase. So when I (belatedly) learned about TinyAI, I was hooked. Now, as it turns out, TinyAI (also know as Tiny AI) has…
By MIKE MAGEE For aging Boomers, it is impossible not to hear echoes of Apartheid re-emerging with force 3/4 of a century after the battle for social justice here and in far away lands was fully engaged. The Musk assault, disguised as “efficiency” is little more than stealing money from the poor to give to the rich,…
Guideline directed care pathways are a way to shift from transactional PA, where each service requires separate approval, to an episode-of-care model. The post It’s Time to Rethink Prior Authorization for Chronic and Serious Conditions appeared first on MedCity News.
Mientras inmigrantes en el sureste de Louisiana y Mississippi se preparaban para una operación del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional en diciembre, Cristiane Rosales-Fajardo recibió una llamada desesperada de una amiga. La inquilina guatemalteca de su amiga, quien no sabía que estaba embarazada, acababa de dar a luz a un bebé prematuro en una casa en…
Randy Bolyga, founder CEO of RXNT, built his medical software company without venture capital, relying instead on SBA loans and a conservative, cash-positive growth strategy. He believes many venture capital-backed healthcare startups fail because they chase rapid growth without sustainable business models or a deep understanding of the market. The post Why One Healthcare Founder…
Tom Knight is the Chairman of Healthcare Diversion, a nonprofit that is trying to educate about the topic of drug theft from facilities. This happens both because medical professionals are addicts (and victims themselves) and also because of organized crime and resale. The consequences are awful, with patients receiving water instead of analgesic drugs, getting…
While health plans may consider the additional costs, long-term savings from reduced complications and hospital admissions can offset these expenses. Not only that, but transportation benefits can reduce health disparities and improve patient and caregiver lives. The post The Case for Patient Transportation Coverage for Health Plans appeared first on MedCity News.
A new survey found that 73% of employers plan to maintain their well-being programs in 2025, while 20% will be expanding their programs. The post Business Group on Health: Employers To Maintain Well-Being Benefits Despite Cost Challenges appeared first on MedCity News.
Value-based care contracting is especially difficult for behavioral health providers, Taft Parsons III, chief psychiatric officer at CVS Health/Aetna, pointed out during a conference this week. The post Aetna Exec: Payers Need to Stop Making Behavioral Health Providers Jump Through Hoops In Order to Participate in Value-Based Care appeared first on MedCity News.