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New KFF-Washington Post Survey Explores Parents’ Trust In, and Confusion About, Childhood Vaccines as the Trump Administration Revamps Federal Policies

3 months ago01 mins

A new KFF-Washington Post partnership survey of parents explores their experiences with and views about vaccines for their children, including a look into how they make decisions related to vaccines and where they are uncertain or confused about their safety. The poll comes as the Trump administration’s Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

How a Bipartisan Program Can Help You Avoid Costly Health Insurance Renewals

1 year ago01 mins

The status quo is simply untenable for many companies as health insurance costs spiral. From family-owned businesses to large enterprises, employers are taking advantage of an alternative designed by politicians on both sides of the aisle. The post How a Bipartisan Program Can Help You Avoid Costly Health Insurance Renewals appeared first on MedCity News.

A Hidden Health Crisis Following Natural Disasters: Mold Growth in Homes

1 month ago012 mins

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After returning from what felt like the best internship of her life, Danae Daniels was excited to unwind and settle into a new semester at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. But when she opened the door to her off-campus apartment, she was met with an overwhelming smell — and a devastating reality….

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Chaos Continues in Federal Health System

11 months ago08 mins

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A to…

Vertex Pharma’s Type 1 Diabetes Cell Therapy Shows Potential to Achieve Insulin Independence

6 months ago01 mins

In Phase 1/2 results for 12 patients at least one year after receiving the cell therapy, zimislecel, Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported all participants achieved blood glucose in the target range and 10 of the 12 were free of exogenous insulin as of the data cutoff. Vertex expects to complete enrollment in the pivotal portion of the…

The Key to Solving Medication Errors is At The Intersection of Technology and Standards

9 months ago01 mins

By integrating industry standards into e-prescribing software, prescribing organizations can reduce errors to improve patient outcomes and lessen the burden of medication-related errors on healthcare systems. Here’s a look at the new National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Sig Standard aimed at improving prescription accuracy. The post The Key to Solving Medication Errors is…

Exploring The Next Generation of Healthcare Benefits

4 months ago01 mins

[Sponsored] In this webinar, sponsored by Solera Health, executives will share how companies can make the most of healthcare benefits. The post Exploring The Next Generation of Healthcare Benefits appeared first on MedCity News.

Resources Are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own

1 year ago012 mins

Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online accounts if he has an unexpected health crisis. Gayle Williams-Brett, 69, plans to tackle a project she’s been putting off for months: organizing all her financial information. Michael Davis, 71, is going to…

Private Medicare, Medicaid Plans Exaggerate In-Network Mental Health Options, Watchdogs Say

2 months ago08 mins

Companies running private Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans inaccurately list many mental health professionals as being available to treat the plans’ members, a new federal watchdog report says. The investigators allege that some insurers effectively set up “ghost networks” of psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals who purportedly have agreed to treat patients covered…

The Nobel Prize’s Amazing Track Record in Immunology

2 months ago013 mins

By MIKE MAGEE With the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine last week, the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) took an understandable victory lap, stating: “This Nobel Prize demonstrates how immunology is central to medicine and human health. The ability to harness, modulate, or restrain immune responses holds promise across a…

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What to Know about the Medicare Open Enrollment Period and Medicare Coverage Options

New KFF-Washington Post Survey Explores Parents’ Trust In, and Confusion About, Childhood Vaccines as the Trump Administration Revamps Federal Policies

How a Bipartisan Program Can Help You Avoid Costly Health Insurance Renewals

A Hidden Health Crisis Following Natural Disasters: Mold Growth in Homes

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Chaos Continues in Federal Health System

Vertex Pharma’s Type 1 Diabetes Cell Therapy Shows Potential to Achieve Insulin Independence

The Key to Solving Medication Errors is At The Intersection of Technology and Standards

Exploring The Next Generation of Healthcare Benefits

Resources Are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own

Private Medicare, Medicaid Plans Exaggerate In-Network Mental Health Options, Watchdogs Say

The Nobel Prize’s Amazing Track Record in Immunology