Perhaps this is what President Trump is exploring. Reuters reports: Drugmakers have been warned that the Trump Administration is considering linking U.S. medicine prices to lower amounts paid by other developed countries, according to two company sources who called the option the pharmaceutical industry’s top concern.Both sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly, said…
When the technology changes even slightly, the psychological impact can be detrimental to a person’s health and sometimes, even debilitating. The post Rethinking AI’s Role in Mental Health with GPT-5 appeared first on MedCity News.
Sara Ratner is President of integrated Programs at Nomi Health. They work with employers and health plans to connect them to a network of providers (both telehealth and physical) who accept steep discounts in return for immediate payment. The employees in turn get no co-pay/no coinsurance. In addition they have an analytics company called Artemis…
Successful mergers don’t just consolidate services. They unify people around a shared mission to serve their patients. If we want to see lasting success in healthcare M&A, it’s time to stop leading with checklists and start leading with people. The post Why Healthcare Mergers Fail and How to Prevent a Costly Collapse appeared first on…
In today’s environment, standing still is the riskiest strategy of all. But to move from plateau to progress, GI practices must redefine what growth looks like. The post From Plateau to Progress: Unleashing Growth in GI Practices Through Innovation and Alignment appeared first on MedCity News.
Many insurers seem to be retreating from Medicare Advantage by exiting unprofitable markets and reducing benefits. This could be extremely disruptive to patients, experts warn. The post Insurers are Pulling Back on MA. How Does this Affect Patients? appeared first on MedCity News.
He’s 17 and lives in the Chicago suburbs. He loves theater and recently helped direct a play at his high school. He takes competitive AP courses and is working on his Eagle Scout project. And he’s been on a journey for four years. Once a week, the transgender teen injects testosterone into his body. He’s…
There were lots of very interesting sessions at ISPOR 2025 in Montreal. One of my favorites that I was able to attend was titled “Medicare Price Negotiation of Part B Drugs: Implications for Provider Reimbursement and Commercial Spillover“. The session was moderated by Sean Sullivan of University of Washington, with Kristi Martin from the Centers…
Chronic, non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and make up 8 of the 10 top causes of death in the U.S. Across several chronic diseases, the U.S. has a higher burden of illness than peer nations. The reasons why are complex and include differences in how health care is managed, poverty, diet…More
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Cassandra Palmier had been meaning to get her son the second and final dose of the measles vaccine. But car problems made it difficult to get to the doctor. So she pounced on the opportunity to get him vaccinated after learning that a mobile clinic would be visiting her neighborhood. “I…