HHS underwent a sweeping restructuring this week, resulting in about 10,000 layoffs across various agencies. With critical programs for things like disease prevention and outbreak response already crumbling, experts believe the fallout from this decision could set public health efforts back by decades. The post ‘It Will Set Us Back Multiple Decades’: Why Public Health…
This volume analyzes findings from the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust, which show that just over half of adults say they use social media to find health information and advice, but less than half trust the health content they see across an array of social media sites and apps. It also…
Even top companies struggle to maintain adequate IT staffing levels. Here are several reasons why FQHCs should consider outsourcing to a firm experienced in the nuances of healthcare. The post Why Outsourcing IT and Cybersecurity is the Smart Choice for FQHCs appeared first on MedCity News.
By MIKE MAGEE Has America turned into an “Island of Musk?” He seems to be everywhere and nowhere at the same time. As Trump’s new best friend, he’s opened up the gates of Twitter-hell, morphed into a steady stream of crypto-cash, and demonstrated his dance moves alongside Trump at featured venues. He’s also launched “a…
Jesse Shoplock is SVP of Business Development at Inbox Health. They are trying to help one of the messiest parts of American health care, figuring out both how much patients owe at the point of care and how to actually help the providers get paid. As of now 70% of patients don’t know what they…
Lisbeth Votruba, the Chief Clinical Officer and Dana Peco, the AVP of Clinical Informatics from Avasure came on THCB to explain how their AI enabled surveillance system improves the care team experience in hospitals and health care facilities. Their technology enables remote nurses and clinical staff to monitor patients, and manage their care in a…
In a new action plan, the White House aims to boost the country’s AI innovation through deregulation, infrastructure expansion and new incentives. Overall, the move is welcomed by healthcare AI leaders — but they did notice some omissions, including AI safety, patient consent and the role of key healthcare regulators. The post What Do Digital…
This policy watch summarizes recent proposed actions by states related to state-funded health coverage for immigrants and trends in other legislation enacted during the 2025 session that have implications for immigrants.
Retailers may have fallen short in their foray into healthcare, but there are lessons we can take away about where and how primary care innovation has succeeded, how to replicate and scale across the US, and how to engage with members and drive them to the right type of care before they become more sick and…
Only 2 percent of UnitedHealthcare services currently require prior approval