German medical device company seca released the first portable body composition scanner designed for primary care. The scanner seeks to give primary care providers a more accurate picture of their patient’s health, as well as help them spot certain conditions — such as sarcopenia, obesity and metabolic disorders — earlier. The post Seca Launches First…
This is a great opportunity to align your strategies with CMS’s evolving framework by refining care models to focus on impact, investing in digital capabilities that support data use, and continuing to build infrastructure that addresses disparities in care. The post CMS’s Final Rule Impacting Star Ratings Puts Outcomes In Focus — Are Health Plans…
Cala Health closed a $50 million funding round. The Silicon Valley-based company sells an FDA-cleared wearable device that temporarily relieves hand tremors in people with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. The post Cala Health Snags $50M for At-Home Tremor Relief Therapy appeared first on MedCity News.
In April 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance encouraging states to apply for a new Section 1115 demonstration opportunity to test transition-related strategies to support community reentry for people who are incarcerated. As of August 19, 2024, CMS has approved Section 1115 reentry waiver requests from 11 states, while 13…
By shifting the focus for consumers earlier in the care continuum, AI has the potential to play a transformative role in prevention and personalized health solutions-particularly for health conditions that impact hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The post The Biggest Opportunity for AI in Healthcare Isn’t Disease, It’s Wellness appeared first on MedCity News.
Prior authorization is a sore subject for payers and providers. So what if it went away? In a recent fireside chat hosted by MedCity News, Don Antonucci, CEO of Providence Health Plan, shared his thoughts. The post Video: What Would Happen If Prior Authorization Went Away? appeared first on MedCity News.
Health insurance claims are a growing headache for providers; many say their employers could do more to help them address the daily demands of insurers The post How Healthcare Employers Can Do More To Help Providers Manage Payer Frustration appeared first on MedCity News.
Eli Lilly obesity drug Zepbound led to 47% greater relative weight loss compared to Wegovy in a head-to-head clinical trial. The results could help Lilly differentiate its product from Novo Nordisk’s in the increasingly competitive market of obesity medications. The post Eli Lilly’s Zepbound Leads to Greater Weight Loss vs. Novo Nordisk Drug in Head-to-Head…
Following a threat on social media, the AHA and Health-ISAC caution healthcare organizations
Leaders from Red Cell Partners, an investment and incubation firm that funds and builds healthcare startups, shared key trends they’re keeping their eyes on this year — including increased adoption of AI agents and redefined GLP-1 management frameworks for employers. The post 3 Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2025, Per Red Cell Partners appeared first…