The idea is to harness the power of digital tools and cloud-based systems to create solutions that understand the root cause of healthcare needs, which will ultimately revolutionize care delivery, improve outcomes and reduce costs. The post Healthcare’s Silver Lining: The Promise of Building a Health System in the Cloud appeared first on MedCity News.
When transportation is integrated into the care continuum, everyone benefits: costs go down, appointments stay on track and beneficiaries receive the consistent care they deserve. This transformation isn’t just about speed; it’s about making every ride count. The post Why a Next Generation NEMT Infrastructure is Reshaping Healthcare Access appeared first on MedCity News.
By TREVOR VAN MIERLO In 2021, digital mental health and substance use startups attracted a record-breaking $5.1 billion in funding. Despite the surge, the promise of scalable, transformative digital health platforms remains unfulfilled. Following the surge, investment plummeted. Unlike other industries that have been revolutionized by digital-first solutions, digital health struggles with models that fail…
Pluto Health is now working with Medicare, Medicaid and commercial plans like UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ambetter and Cigna. The post Pluto Health Expands Care Model to Medicare, Medicaid and Major Commercial Plans appeared first on MedCity News.
Roche is buying 89bio to get pegozafermin, a drug currently in two Phase 3 studies for the fatty liver disease MASH. Beyond the $2.4 billion payable when the deal closes, another $1.1 billion in contingent value right payments is tied to the achievement of commercial milestones for the projected blockbuster seller. The post Roche’s Metabolic…
Fortina Hernández is called “the one who knows it all.” For more than two decades, the community health worker has supported hundreds of families throughout southeast Los Angeles by helping them sign up for food assistance, sharing information about affordable health coverage, and managing medications for their chronic illnesses. She’s guided by the expression “an…
It’s open enrollment season for the Affordable Care Act — and there are ongoing challenges. First up, enrollment. New and returning sign-ups through healthcare.gov — the federal marketplace that serves 31 states — are well below last year’s rate. New enrollments were just over 730,000 in early December, compared with 1.5 million at the same time last year. To give consumers in those states more time to…
Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, has hit a record 1.8 million enrollees and the number could climb higher ahead of a Jan. 31 open enrollment deadline, due in large part to enhanced subsidies that have made plans more affordable. But the state’s progress in extending health coverage to all residents could come to…
Statistical de-identification is as much a tactical activity as a strategic one. Here are several concrete steps the regulated community can take to get the most out of statistical de-identification initiatives. The post How to Approach the Statistical De-Identification Process Effectively appeared first on MedCity News.
During a recent panel discussion, healthcare leaders highlighted that the true promise of technology lies in ensuring that tools are practical, trusted and widely usable for both patients and clinicians. The post What Healthcare Tech Has Leaders Most Energized Right Now? appeared first on MedCity News.