California’s new initiative to compel treatment for some of the state’s most severely mentally ill residents — many of whom are living on the streets — is falling short of its initial objectives. But with the program expanding from 11 counties to all 58 on Dec. 1, state officials are projecting confidence that they can…
Transparent communication, sensitivity to parental concerns, and clear explanations of procedures help boost trust and reduce anxiety for both the patient and the provider. The post Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation: A Guide for Medical Professionals on Supporting Families appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare CEOs and founders, it’s time to step up. We need greater oversight and transparency in the digital supplement space to protect consumers from harm. The post The Digital Supplement Mess: Are We Sacrificing Patient Safety for Clickthrough Rates? appeared first on MedCity News.
Fact sheet examining actions taken by the Trump administration and their impact on global maternal and child health.
The Trump administration issued its first major set of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act on Monday that federal officials said are intended to crack down on fraud in the program. Policy experts said they will make it harder for consumers to sign up for coverage, potentially reducing enrollment. Details were released Monday after…
By MICHAEL MILLENSON At the recent Academy Awards broadcast, a brief film clip from the Oscar-nominated Iranian film “It Was Just An Accident” showed a man pushing an unconscious, very pregnant woman on a gurney into a hospital emergency room. Without intending to do so, the excerpt pointed to one of the many common concerns…
Tufts University, Kaiser Permanente and several other healthcare organizations recently launched the Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence. The network aims to develop, assess and share the best practices in the food-is-medicine space. The post What Tufts, Kaiser Permanente and Others Hope to Achieve with the Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence appeared…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been implementing an anti-vaccine strategy that includes targeting a federal program that pays money to patients injured by immunizations, people familiar with the planning told KFF Health News. The plan involves expanding the types of injuries eligible for compensation, potentially overwhelming the fund with claims…
Millie’s Series A round was co-led by TMV and Foreground Capital. The financing will help the company expand its offerings and footprint. The post Millie Raises $12M to Advance Maternal Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
OpenAI says that with the additional context, ChatGPT Health could help users understand the tradeoffs of different insurance options based on their healthcare patterns