Project Bread Teams With Mass. Medicaid ACOs on Food Insecurity
Project Bread CEO Erin McAleer describes learnings as MassHealth’s Health-Related Social Needs program moves from pilot to broader roll-out
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Courts Try To Curb Health Cuts
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A to…
After Getting its “Mojo Back,” What’s Next for Butterfly Network?
Joseph DeVivo, CEO of portable ultrasound device firm Butterfly Network, led the company’s return to revenue growth in 2024. Now, he wants to have the device be firmly entrenched in hospitals. The post After Getting its “Mojo Back,” What’s Next for Butterfly Network? appeared first on MedCity News.
The Next Cyber Crisis Is Inevitable — and Healthcare Isn’t Ready
There has been increased awareness of healthcare cybersecurity after last year’s massive Change Healthcare breach — but the sector remains dangerously vulnerable to cyberattacks. Experts warn that outdated systems, security staffing shortages and rushed tech adoption are leaving providers too exposed. The post The Next Cyber Crisis Is Inevitable — and Healthcare Isn’t Ready appeared…
Montana Lawmakers Approve $124M To Revamp Behavioral Health System
HELENA, Mont. — Montana’s frayed behavioral health care system, still recovering from the effects of past budget cuts, will get a shot in the arm after state lawmakers approved sweeping changes to upgrade and expand facilities, increase community services, and revise commitment procedures. Lawmakers backed the bulk of Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s multimillion-dollar vision to…
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: The Health of the Campaign
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A to…
Healthcare Leaders Clash on Mental Health Parity Final Rule
The AMA came out in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s final rule on mental health parity, while AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association argue that it will increase costs and negatively affect access to care. The post Healthcare Leaders Clash on Mental Health Parity Final Rule appeared first on MedCity News.
Impact of mental health wait times on mortality
Using data on patients with a Veterans Affairs (VA) emergency department visit for a mental health condition, Costantini et al. (2025) finds that: …longer waiting times make it more likely that patients miss their follow-up mental health visit, consequently increasing the probability that they permanently disengage from care. A 1 standard deviation increase in wait…
ŌURA Snags $200M, Hits $5.2B Valuation
Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom participated in ŌURA’s $200 million Series D round. The post ŌURA Snags $200M, Hits $5.2B Valuation appeared first on MedCity News.
Commonwealth Fund: Underinsurance Is Undermining Americans’ Health
The Commonwealth Fund’s new report examines the facts—and implications—of underinsurance