Colton George felt sick. The 9-year-old Indiana boy told his parents his stomach hurt. He kept running to the bathroom and felt too ill to finish a basketball game. Days later, he lay in a hospital bed, fighting for his life. He had eaten tainted salad, according to a lawsuit against the lettuce grower filed…
By Edward Myers, National Director of Cyber Security, Crothall Healthcare Technology Solutions (HTS) US hospitals are stepping up their defenses against cybersecurity attacks.Much of the focus on recent cyber spending is in response to the February 2024 hack of payments manager Change Healthcare. A whopping 94 percent of American Hospital Association members reported suffering a…
By MATT McCORD American manufacturing is making a comeback. Driven by tariffs, supply chain instability, and shifting economic priorities, companies are reshoring production—reinvesting in U.S. labor and operations. But there’s one major obstacle still standing in the way: the crushing cost of American healthcare. For decades, U.S. employers have overpaid for healthcare without improving outcomes….
Fawad Butt, CEO of Penguin Ai, talks about ‘agent wars’ developing between payers and providers
Las nuevas inscripciones bajo la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA) parecen ser hasta un millón menos que el número récord del año pasado, especialmente por problemas con el programa que enfrenta la saliente administración Biden. La reelección de Donald Trump para un segundo mandato ha generado incertidumbre sobre el futuro de…
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Elliott Hinkle experienced depression and suicidal thoughts even before entering the foster care system in Casper, Wyoming, at age 15. At the time, Hinkle, who is transgender, struggled with their…
To provide historical context for how changes to Medicaid spending may impact national health spending trends, this brief explores how Medicaid spending contributes to national health spending and how different service areas contribute to Medicaid costs.
Western Massachusetts, a patchwork of rural communities and low-income cities, is a difficult place to find a primary care doctor if you don’t already have one. Frustrated patients often turn to online forums, asking for leads or advice on how to find a practice that is accepting new patients. One name repeatedly crops up in…
Matthias Kleinz, executive vice president and head of translational sciences investments at UPMC Enterprises, explained why biopharma companies cannot ignore China anymore. The post UPMC Enteprises’ Biopharma Lead: We are At a Tipping Point When it Comes to China appeared first on MedCity News.
Abarca Health is paying attention to specialty drugs, AI in healthcare, the impact of obesity-related conditions, and increased government regulations. The post 4 Prescription Drug Trends that are Top of Mind for One Abarca Exec appeared first on MedCity News.