H.R. 1 and Medicaid: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About Upcoming Changes
“When you cut one part of the health system, it tends to have a ripple effect on the rest of it,” an expert notes at Webinar
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Who is Speaking About AI at MedCity INVEST Digital Health in Dallas?
The conference will explore ethical considerations for AI in healthcare, how the healthcare industry is managing the teething challenges of AI “hallucinations”, practical concerns such as efficacy and ROI, and more. Register today! The post Who is Speaking About AI at MedCity INVEST Digital Health in Dallas? appeared first on MedCity News.
Beyond the Hype: The Scientific and Commercial Future of Microbiome Medicine
By aligning innovative scientific insights with strategic commercial pathways, the industry has the potential to fulfill its early promise – delivering safe, effective therapies that improve patient outcomes and create new opportunities for growth in the biopharmaceutical sector. The post Beyond the Hype: The Scientific and Commercial Future of Microbiome Medicine appeared first on MedCity…
What the Health? From KFF Health News: Time’s Up for Expanded ACA Tax Credits
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A…
AI Will Soon Have a Say in Approving or Denying Medicare Treatments
Taking a page from the private insurance industry’s playbook, the Trump administration will launch a program next year to find out how much money an artificial intelligence algorithm could save the federal government by denying care to Medicare patients. The pilot program, designed to weed out wasteful, “low-value” services, amounts to a federal expansion of…
This Problem Keeps Hospital Execs Up at Night, Tampa General Hospital CEO Says
The healthcare industry’s inability to coordinate care effectively and at scale is the single biggest issue in the sector, said Tampa General Hospital CEO John Couris. The post This Problem Keeps Hospital Execs Up at Night, Tampa General Hospital CEO Says appeared first on MedCity News.
Elevare Law launches!
There’s a new health innovation law firm in town! Rebecca Gwilt & Kaitlyn O’Connor have started Elevare Law to help health tech companies. We spent a little time talking about the new firm and who it’s going to work with, and a lot about the different legal and regulatory challenges facing digital health companies. Deep…
Telehealth safe harbor: a call to action for health plans
By AMI PAREKH A little-noticed telehealth safe harbor provision tucked inside the One Big Beautiful Bill was a significant milestone in virtual care. Though it specifically addresses pre-deductible telehealth services in high-deductible health plans, the legislation has far wider implications for both care delivery and insurance design, especially in the commercial insurance market. In fact…
The ICHRA Moment Is Here — Are You Ready for It?
ICHRA is surging in popularity as an option for employer-sponsored insurance to access the individual market, as employers rethink traditional group plans with unpredictable renewal rates and employees seek personalized healthcare. Here’s a closer look at why investors and politicians are eyeing ICHRA. The post The ICHRA Moment Is Here — Are You Ready for It?…
5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for Adults with Chronic Conditions
Nearly three in four adults enrolled in Medicaid have one or more chronic conditions. Medicaid spending doubles for adults with 1-2 chronic conditions and quadruples for those with 3 or more chronic conditions. Low or no out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications in the Medicaid program help adults with chronic conditions avoid cost-related rationing or delays…