Dr. Eric Topol pointed out that while initial findings on generative AI in clinical settings are promising, they may not withstand the complexities of real-world clinical practice. The post Dr. Eric Topol: Generative AI Studies Boast Promising Results, But Real-World Challenges Remain appeared first on MedCity News.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson anticipates that California’s sprawling Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, may need to be dialed back after Gov. Gavin Newsom releases his latest budget, which could reflect a multibillion-dollar deficit. Even so, the physician-turned-lawmaker, who was elected to the state Senate in November, says her priorities as chair…
Recent trends in healthcare utilization and spending suggest that most spending on health services exceeds pre-pandemic levels and health costs are growing at a faster rate than in recent years. However, utilization of care has been uneven by setting and market. For example, some measures of hospital utilization remain lower than pre-pandemic levels, which could…More
Pfizer’s stake in ViiV Healthcare will be taken over by Shiongi, another minority shareholder in the HIV medicines company. GSK remains remain the majority shareholder in ViiV, which the pharmaceutical giant formed in partnership with Pfizer in 2009. The post Pfizer Pockets $1.9B by Offloading Stake in HIV Drugs Company Majority-Owned by GSK appeared first…
Myself and Kristy Piccinini, PhD from FTI Consulting published a new commentary in The Evidence Base titled “Perspectives from the Healthcare Economist: Why CMS/AHIP’s prior authorization changes won’t hurt payers.” Dr. Shafrin and Dr. Piccinini share their insights in this Guest Column examining the implications of recent CMS/AHIP prior authorization reforms and why these changes are unlikely…
Microsoft to make Mayo Clinic-owned model available through Azure Foundry APIs
The routine is familiar for most people: When checking in for an appointment with a doctor or other health care provider, patients typically complete and sign a pile of paperwork, including a form that contains some version of the statement, “I agree to pay for all charges not covered by my insurance company.” Patients may…
In two letters, U.S. representatives and senators called for an extension of the enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire in 2025 and have lowered costs for those purchasing coverage on the marketplace. The post 195 Congress Members Call for Extension of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits appeared first on MedCity News.
On the campaign trail, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are eager to portray themselves as guardians of Medicare. Each presidential candidate accuses the other of backing spending cuts and other policies that would damage the health insurance program for older Americans. But the election’s outcome could alter the very nature…
With all the roadblocks providers are facing to better patient access, where do they start? Here are some ways to solve some of the biggest challenges hindering a streamlined workflow. The post Progress and Gaps: Fixing the Barriers to Patient Access appeared first on MedCity News.