President Donald Trump’s health officials want you to take your vitamins. Mehmet Oz, the nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has fed calves on camera to tout the health wonders of bovine colostrum on behalf of one purveyor in which he has a financial stake. Janette Nesheiwat, the potential surgeon general,…
Hospitals are facing increasingly burdensome policies from commercial insurers, leading to problems with cash flow and patient safety. Hospital executives think federal regulators need to enact stricter policies that require payers to operate on faster timelines, as well as provide more transparency into their reasons for denying claims. The post Payers Are Putting Profit Over…
When Pam McClure learned she’d save nearly $4,000 on her prescription drugs next year, she said, “it sounded too good to be true.” She and her husband are both retired and live on a “very strict” budget in central North Dakota. By the end of this year, she will have spent almost $6,000 for her…
During a panel discussion at the Behavioral Health Tech conference, experts shared the promise psychedelic medicines hold for mental health and why employers may want to consider offering them as a workplace benefit. The post 4 Things Employers Should Know About Psychedelic Medicines appeared first on MedCity News.
Specialized medical facility cleaning not only makes a hospital or clinic look nice, but it can also help reduce the risk of disease transmission and create a conducive environment for quicker recovery and enhanced well-being. Learn more about the benefits of medical cleaning and how it can impact your healthcare facility. What Is Medical Cleaning?…
Spending on digital health has increased rapidly over past two years
Outdated scheduling systems, endless phone calls and clunky user digital interfaces cause friction – for both patients and staff. The result? Frustrated patients, no-shows, unused appointment time slots and a hit to bottom lines. Patients want to see their provider quickly, and they don’t want to jump through hoops to make an appointment. Online patient…
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies are using generative AI to predict drug-target interactions, optimize lead compounds, and generate novel molecular structures. During the recent MedCity News INVEST Digital Health conference, a panel discussed these applications and more. The post How Generative AI Will Find a Place in the Pharma Industry Now and in the Years to…
Don’t delay — enroll today! Open Enrollment for 2025 health insurance is here. Enroll in a new plan or change your coverage for the year ahead. Enroll by December 15, so your coverage can start January 1. Open Enrollment ends on January 15, 2025. Image Apply and enroll at HealthCare.gov There are several ways to…
Reporting quality on all beneficiaries marks a major shift, requiring thoughtful preparation and strategic planning. If your Accountable Care Organization (ACO) hasn’t started yet, don’t worry — there’s still time to get on track. The post Late to APP Reporting? Untangle Your ACO’s Optimal Method appeared first on MedCity News.
