Reproductive rights groups in Alabama wasted no time resuming their work after a federal judge ruled in early April that the state’s attorney general can’t prosecute — or threaten to prosecute — people or organizations who help Alabama residents seek an abortion by traveling to another state. One of the plaintiffs, the reproductive justice nonprofit…
Healthcare today requires more than the partial snapshot offered by legacy technology. By integrating diverse data sources such as wearables, claims, communications, and ADT feeds, clinicians gain a comprehensive, real-time view of their patients’ health. The post Technology Evolution: Why Clinicians Must Expand Their Sources of Data appeared first on MedCity News.
When Sally Nix found out that her health insurance company wouldn’t pay for an expensive, doctor-recommended treatment to ease her neurological pain, she prepared for battle. It took years, a chain of conflicting decisions, and a health insurer switch before she finally won approval. She started treatment in January and now channels time and energy…
Gary Sergott felt weary all the time. “I’d get tired, short of breath, a sort of malaise,” he said. He was cold even on warm days and looked pale with dark circles under his eyes. His malady was not mysterious. As a retired nurse anesthetist, Sergott knew he had anemia, a deficiency of red blood…
The case for modernization isn’t solely about improving efficiency. It’s about equipping hospitals with the resources necessary to manage risk proactively, respond to negative trends quickly, and prioritize patient safety with high reliability. The post The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Quality Systems: Why Hospitals Should Modernize Now appeared first on MedCity News.
Insmed’s Brinsupri is the first drug specifically approved for treating non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, a progressive and potentially fatal lung disorder. The drug, licensed from AstraZeneca, inhibits activation of neutrophils, white blood cells that play a role in inflammatory and immune responses. The post Chronic Lung Disease in Medical Literature for More Than 200 Years Finally…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a new $50 billion fund to offer rural hospitals a financial lifeline. One expert cautions that this effort will fail to address systemic challenges without transparency, clear metrics and long-term infrastructure investment strategies. The post Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short appeared first…
Clinging to our old models is equivalent to waiting for failure. We need to embrace the tools, team structures, and delivery models that this ongoing crisis demands. The post Stress Test: OBBBA, Rural Fragility, and Innovation appeared first on MedCity News.
CVS Health is reportedly exploring a breakup. But some experts aren’t sure if this is a good idea. The post Should CVS Health Break Up? appeared first on MedCity News.
We urgently need biomarkers that are sensitive, objective, and practical. Eye-movement measures are ready to fill this gap, not as distant innovations, but as tools available today. The post More Than Meets the Eye: Using Eye Movements in Drug Development for Neurodegenerative Diseases appeared first on MedCity News.