Virtual care is no longer just a convenience, it is a necessity. The question is no longer whether virtual-first care is viable but how quickly we can make it the preferred model for modern healthcare. The post ViVE 2025: Shaping the Future of Virtual-first Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Jounavx is now FDA approved, providing patients a non-opioid option for treating acute pain. The twice-daily pill is the first in a new class of medicines that block a key pathway in the peripheral nervous system. The post Vertex Pharma’s Opioid Alternative Wins FDA Approval, First in a New Class of Pain Meds…
Positive Development’s Series C round was co-led by aMoon, B Capital and Flare Capital Partners, and included participation from Digitalis Ventures and Healthworx. The post Positive Development Rakes In $51.5M To Grow Developmental Therapy Model for Autism appeared first on MedCity News.
The best healthcare technology emerges from collaborative efforts. Here’s why working alongside physicians, nurses, and home health caregivers builds a stronger foundation. The post Centering Caregiver and Provider Feedback in Home-Based Care Innovation appeared first on MedCity News.
Much like preventative care in medicine — where doctors can detect potential illnesses and diseases in their early stages — healthcare facilities can improve their security posture through preemptive strategy and preventative measures. The post The Future of Healthcare Cybersecurity: Preemptively Defending Against Emerging Threats appeared first on MedCity News.
The Republican-led Congress is considering plans to cut Medicaid to help pay for tax cuts, with the House budget resolution targeting $880 billion or more in potential reductions to federal Medicaid spending. To better understand the experiences of Medicaid enrollees and their perceptions of potential changes to the program, KFF conducted five virtual focus groups…
“Almost 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients ‘simply choose not to work’ and ‘spend six hours a day socializing and watching television.’” Scott Jennings on “CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip” on July 1 Republicans defended the GOP megabill’s Medicaid changes as targeting a group of people they believe shouldn’t qualify: people who can work but instead…
A strategic orientation that leans into emerging value, even when this challenges our assumptions about who we are and what we do and the niche we do it in, enables organizations to make distinctive contributions sought by others. The post Magic Feedback Loops for Renewable Value in Healthcare Leadership appeared first on MedCity News.
This analysis compares 2021 data about deaths in the U.S. and 11 other large, wealthy countries by age and cause to understand the primary drivers of the longevity gap between the U.S. and the comparable countries. It finds that the primary reasons for the gap in 2021 were chronic disease, COVID-19 and substance use disorders.
ICHRAs are gaining a lot of interest in healthcare. Some say they are beneficial because they give employees more choice in their health insurance, while others are more skeptical. The post Are ICHRAs Actually Good for Employers and Employees? appeared first on MedCity News.