That is the finding from Daysal et al. (2025). We reproduce the results from an RCT showing the life-saving benefits of radiotherapy. We show radiation therapy also has economic returns: Ten years after diagnosis, treatment increases employment by 37 percent and earnings by 45 percent. Previous work has documented a substantial employment drop after a…
How is AI applied to clinical care and hospital operations across a real health system at full scale? Chip Kahn talks to Dr. Michael Schlosser, Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at HCA Healthcare, about how AI is developed for everyday use, starting with careful testing and customization, with clinicians and nurses engaged from…
Through a new partnership, Teladoc Health’s virtual services are now available on Walmart’s Better Care Services platform. The post Walmart, Teladoc Team Up to Expand Access to Virtual Care appeared first on MedCity News.
When tax-advantaged dollars enter a care model, they do more than expand purchasing power. They reorganize incentives, accelerate intermediary involvement, and clarify who holds leverage. The post When HSA Dollars Enter Direct Primary Care, Control Follows appeared first on MedCity News.
Weathering the storm will require a bold, multi-pronged approach encompassing legislative action and a data-informed approach that leverages AI technology to plan, recruit, and realign more efficient care models. The post A Perfect Storm is Brewing Within the U.S. Healthcare Workforce: Public Policy, Data, and AI Will Help Us Weather It appeared first on MedCity…
Navitus Health Solutions is launching a cost-plus pricing model through Costco Pharmacy. It will become available for clients starting in January for prescriptions filled at retail and mail order locations. The post Navitus, Costco Pharmacy Team Up for Cost-Plus Pricing Model appeared first on MedCity News.
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump repeatedly said that restricting abortion access at the national level would not be a priority in a second term. “My view is, now that we have abortion where everybody wanted it from a legal standpoint, the states will determine by vote or legislation, or perhaps both, and whatever they…
The survey provides an in-depth look at trends in employer-sponsored coverage in California, including premiums, cost sharing, offer rates, and employer strategies to manage costs and access to care, including comparisons to the nation overall.
Ali Foley Shenk still remembers the panic when her 10-year-old son, Dean, finished a 20-ounce box of raisins in the seconds the cupboard was left unlocked. They rushed to the emergency room, fearing a dangerous bowel impaction. The irony stung: When Dean was born, he was so weak and floppy he survived only with feeding…
Outdated scheduling systems, endless phone calls and clunky user digital interfaces cause friction – for both patients and staff. The result? Frustrated patients, no-shows, unused appointment time slots and a hit to bottom lines. Patients want to see their provider quickly, and they don’t want to jump through hoops to make an appointment. Online patient…