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…
On Friday January 31, 2025, several federal government datasets went offline. The datasets taken down include some widely used, large-scale national health surveys, indices, and data dashboards that inform research, policy making, and media coverage about health care and public health. For example, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) landing pages for several surveys…More
Employers expect healthcare costs to rise by a median of 9% in 2026, according to a survey by the Business Group on Health. Pharmacy expenses are a key driver. The post Survey: Employers Expect Healthcare Costs to Increase by 9% in 2026, Driven by GLP-1s and Cancer Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Ultimately, the benefits of establishing a data-driven culture reach far beyond improved analytics. It enables a smarter, faster, and more inclusive decision-making process that leads to better care for patients, reduced provider burnout, and stronger financial resilience The post The Benefits of Establishing a Data-driven Culture in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
By aligning incentives and encouraging collaboration across sectors, we can build a resilient system that adapts to changing needs and delivers value to all stakeholders. The post How Leveraging Information for Action can Build a More Sustainable Healthcare System appeared first on MedCity News.
Three medical school leaders discuss the threats of de-skilling and never skilling vs. the promise of upskilling
One family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, just found out their health plan’s deductible will jump from $800 to $20,000 next year. About 200 miles north, in Maryland, another household learned they’ll pay $500 more monthly to insure their brood in 2026. And thousands of people in Idaho were greeted with insurance rates that’ll cost, on…
CMS official acknowledges that piecemeal approach to extensions is challenging for program operations and long-term planning
Roon is a new physician-only social network. The platform — founded by a neurosurgeon and two former Pinterest executives — aims to surface the “collective wisdom” of doctors that currently lives in informal exchanges and fragmented online communities. The post Move Over Doximity — There’s a New Social Network for Doctors appeared first on MedCity…
Lori Kelley’s deteriorating vision has made it hard for her to find steady work. The 59-year-old, who lives in Harrisburg, North Carolina, closed her nonprofit circus arts school last year because she could no longer see well enough to complete paperwork. She then worked making dough at a pizza shop for a bit. Currently, she…