Maxwell Kruzic said he was in such “crippling” stomach pain on Oct. 5, 2023, that he had to pull off the road twice as he drove himself to the emergency room at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, Colorado. “It was the worst pain of my life,” he said. Kruzic was seen immediately because hospital…
As the government shutdown continues, public support remains high for extending the enhanced ACA tax credits set to expire at the end of the year, with three quarters (74%) of the public in favor of extending them, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds.
The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death. Just three of the six immunizations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it will no longer routinely recommend — against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and…
ViVE’s leaders predict major health IT breakthroughs on the horizon
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, and more. This year’s report also looks at how employers are addressing a growing need for mental health services.
Patient flow automation startup Qventus closed a $105 million Series D financing round. The company’s technology is used by more than 115 hospitals and health systems, including Northwestern Medicine, Banner Health and Allina Health. The post Qventus Snags $105M for Its Patient Flow Automation Tech appeared first on MedCity News.
If CMS and private payers are serious about whole-person health, reimbursement structures must align with the workforce actually delivering that care. Payment pathways should recognize the value of the broader care team and enable the seamless integration of their expertise with the objective data generated through connected devices and programs like RPM. The post Behavior…
Tom Curtis, director of state affairs for NCQA, discusses efforts under way in North Carolina and Rhode Island
By adopting a contingent workforce model and investing in the right data tools to power better informed decision-making and talent strategy, healthcare organizations can begin to address staffing challenges and turn their talent goals into reality. The post Closing Staffing Gaps in Healthcare by Utilizing Diverse Pipelines of Contingent Talent appeared first on MedCity News.
Agentic AI company Hyro has now raised a total of $95 million. Its agents, which automate call center workflows, are used by health systems including Intermountain Healthcare, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, Baptist Health and Sutter Health. The post Hyro Snags $45M for Its Conversational AI Agents appeared first on MedCity News.