Relentlessly, rates of chronic disease, depression, and medication use continue to rise — if there were ever a time to implement alternative preventive health tools in clinical practice, now is certainly it. The post Steps or Surgery: The Case for Wearables appeared first on MedCity News.
Tech-enabled social needs screenings in FQHCs will include referral pathways and service coordination to ensure Medicaid patients receive timely assistance
This State and Federal Reproductive Rights Litigation tracker aggregates information about ongoing litigation regarding abortion bans and restrictions, FDA approval of Mifepristone (an abortion pill) and other federal regulations.
This analysis examines the potential impacts on states, Medicaid enrollees, and providers of implementing a per capita cap on federal Medicaid spending, which is one proposal that has been discussed in Congress. Such a plan could decrease federal Medicaid spending by $532 billion to almost $1 trillion over a 10-year period, depending on how states…
On the surface, it sounds positively delightful – who wouldn’t want to help dear grandma avoid the nursing home? But as is often the case with these sweeping government proposals, the devil is in the details. The post Why Harris’ Medicare at Home Plan is Good but Flawed appeared first on MedCity News.
Along with the occasional aches and pains, growing older can bring surprise setbacks and serious diseases. Longtime relationships with doctors people trust often make even bad news more tolerable. Losing that support — especially during a health crisis — can be terrifying. That’s why little-known federal requirements are supposed to protect people with privately run…
The demands of the industry are constant, but when organizations prioritize the physical, emotional, and professional well-being of their caregivers, they build the foundation for long-term workforce stability. The post How Healthcare Organizations Can Maintain a Balanced Workforce Amid Staff Shortages and Burnout appeared first on MedCity News.
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When the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network organized its annual citizen lobby day in Washington last month, more than 500 volunteers pushed members of Congress to keep cancer research and support for cancer patients at the top of the nation’s health care agenda. It came as Democrats and Republicans in Washington headed toward a budget impasse over extending the enhanced subsidies that…
Compass Healthcare has been named one of Training Magazine’s MVP Award winners, a recognition that honors leading organizations for excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. “We are honored to be recognized again this year,” said Jennifer Klach, Director of Learning and Development with Compass Healthcare. “At the heart of our organization is a deep commitment to our people – it’s one of our core values. We invest…