When AI is directly integrated into the EHR it not only improves efficiency but also ensures that patient data remains secure within the same trusted system. The post EHRs Are Overloading Mental Health Clinicians — Can AI Save the Day? appeared first on MedCity News.
Typically, cost effectiveness analyses assume a constant price between drug approvals and loss of exclusivity. It is not clear, however, to what extent that assumption is valid, particularly after taking into account drug price discounts and rebates. A paper by Lin et al. (2024) uses 2007-2023 data on drug prices from SSR Health to answer…
Zevra Therapeutics received a priority review voucher for Miplyffa, the first FDA-approved treatment for the rare metabolic disorder Niemann Pick disease type C. Though Zevra has other drug candidates that could benefit from the voucher, the biotech is selling it to an undisclosed buyer. The post Rare Disease Biotech Zevra Therapeutics to Sell FDA Drug…
Saturday is the day that nearly 24 million customers can start purchasing health plans on healthcare.gov and the state-run Obamacare exchanges. Higher prices and uncertainty await many of those shoppers. Average premiums are expected to more than double. The directors who manage marketplace enrollment in states including Maryland, California, Pennsylvania, and Idaho told me and my colleague Julie Appleby that people are wondering how they’ll scrape together hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars more next year to pay for these…
Investors, health systems and payers have grown more selective about AI startups in recent years, according to a panel of experts speaking at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference. Customers and investors alike are now demanding clear evidence of ROI before committing to deals or partnerships. The post AI Investment Is Now Driven by Proof…
As healthcare leaders look for the low-hanging fruit for AI and automation investments in the revenue cycle, there are three things that should be considered to achieve maximum impact on labor effectiveness. The post Revenue Cycle Automation: 3 Considerations For Optimal ROI appeared first on MedCity News.
The growing use of AI chatbots for medical questions should not be seen as a threat to the healthcare system, but as a signal that patients aren’t trying to replace their physicians; they’re trying to find them. The post ChatGPT for Medical Use Is a Cry for Help. We Need Better Medical Triage appeared first…
Jump start Open Enrollment for 2025 coverage by previewing plans with personalized price estimates based on your estimated income and household size. Image Preview personalized 2025 plans & prices Take a sneak peek at 2025 plans and price estimates now to get ahead for Open Enrollment starting November 1. You’ll answer a few quick questions about your…
November has seen a slew of executive hires, promotions and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For instance, the Joint Commission, Silicon Valley Bank and Regard named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including Oak Street Health, Providence and Optum. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs appeared first…
This glossary serves as a guide to the sometimes arcane terms that inhabit the world of Medicare Advantage, the private plan alternative to traditional Medicare.