In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union who complete addiction treatment are connected with a recovery coach who checks in daily, attends recovery meetings with them, and helps them navigate the return to work for a year. In Pennsylvania, doctors applying for credentials at Geisinger hospitals are not required to answer intrusive questions…
Tech partners play an important role in scaling AI effectively and responsibly – without compromising patient trust. The post Building Smarter, Safer Healthcare: The Role of Tech Partners in AI Adoption appeared first on MedCity News.
“Reducing denials upfront would improve our revenue, which could be channeled into current and future investments that support our mission.” —Joshua Gayman, Revenue Cycle Manager at UT Medical Center Challenge The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UT Medical Center) is a leading 710-bed acute care hospital with a rich history of exceptional patient care and…
This brief provides an overview of the Medicare Advantage plans that are available for 2026 and key trends over time. In 2026, the average Medicare beneficiary has a choice of 32 Medicare Advantage prescription drug (MA-PD) plans, two fewer than the 34 in 2025. Virtually all Medicare Advantage plans for 2026 provide multiple extra benefits…
One of the greatest baseball announcers of all time passed away today. Bob Uecker. The voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. Mr. Baseball. He was certainly the ‘soundtrack to summer’ growing up in Wisconsin. For Brewers fans like me, his calls are those of Brewers history and lore. Brewers TV play-by-play announcer Brian Anderson recalls some…
The Peterson Health Technology Institute outlined five key recommendations for employers seeking to design sustainable GLP-1 coverage. The post PHTI: How Employers Can Manage GLP-1 Coverage appeared first on MedCity News.
Insurers are cutting coverage for costly GLP-1 weight loss drugs, sparking backlash from advocates who say they’re vital for treating obesity. The post As Insurers Drop GLP-1 Coverage, Advocates Search for a Hero in Obesity appeared first on MedCity News.
December saw a slew of executive hires, promotions, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, companies like Humana and Mayo Clinic hired new C-suite leaders, organizations including Atlantic Health System and Amwell are saying goodbye to key executives, and firms like CVS Health and Optum announced rounds of job cuts. The post Healthcare…
This is one of the fundamental questions in health policy in recent years. Quality can be measured in two parts. First, does quality improved for targeted patients? Second, does quality improve for non-targeted patients. The first question is relatively clear. One would think that quality would improve for the patients targeted by a pay-for-performance (P4P)…
[Sponsored] Smarter Technologies CEO Jeremy Delinsky explains how the company’s AI infrastructure can help support health system’s clinical documentation improvement efforts, ultimately strengthening RCM. The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: Clinical Documentation Improvement With Smarter Technologies appeared first on MedCity News.