While VBC opens the door to new care models, they alone cannot solve another key driver of healthcare costs: many people are diagnosed late in their disease progression when care costs are higher. The post Earlier Detection and Treatment are Essential for Meeting VBC Goals appeared first on MedCity News.
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…
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain’s primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits alleging hundreds of patient injuries and deaths, encouraging those pursuing millions in damages. Genesis HealthCare, once the nation’s largest nursing home chain, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy in July with a…
By EMMANUEL ANIMASHAUN The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Star Ratings system represents a cornerstone of quality assessment in Medicare Advantage (MA), designed to empower consumers with transparent information while rewarding plans that deliver superior care. Yet recent developments, particularly the seismic downgrading of Humana’s ratings reveal an unintended consequence: a system created…
Check out news from Oral Genome, Carrot Fertility, Thatch, and The Perryman Group. The post StartUPDATES: New Developments for Healthcare Startups appeared first on MedCity News.
En noviembre, los votantes de 10 estados decidirán si protegerán o ampliarán, o no, el derecho al aborto. Entre ellos, se encuentran estados que son terreno fuerte de la batalla electoral como Arizona y Nevada, y bastiones republicanos como Dakota del Sur y Missouri. En Maryland, donde el aborto es legal, una enmienda propuesta es…
Don’t wait—time is running out! The December 15 deadline to apply, renew, or make changes for Marketplace coverage starting January 1 is fast approaching. Take action now to ensure you don’t experience any gaps in your coverage. Image Prioritize your health in 2025: Apply today Kick off 2025 by getting health coverage for you and…
This lawsuit may look like a business dispute on the surface. But underneath, it’s about something much more important: the right of patients to receive personalized, affordable care. The post GLP-1s, Personalization, and Big Pharma Power Plays: What’s Really at Stake in the Eli Lilly Lawsuit appeared first on MedCity News.
Clinical trials, real-world data and digital biomarkers are turning artificial intelligence into a practical ally in the fight against depression. The post How AI Is Helping Psychiatrists Make Faster, Smarter Treatment Decisions appeared first on MedCity News.
By EMILY JOHNSON Being a parent during residency requires one or more of the following: ● Family and/or friends nearby who are willing and able to provide free childcare ● A stay-at-home spouse/co-parent ● A spouse/co-parent who is willing to let their own career to be a distant second…