Telemedicine Advocacy Group Buys Digital Therapeutics Alliance
Goal is to create a ‘unified voice to shape healthcare policies, ensuring that telehealth and digital therapeutics remain integral components of the U.S. healthcare system’
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Why Cybersecurity Is Now Central to the Patient Experience
Cybersecurity is no longer a function managed in the IT department’s back office. It’s a front-line brand issue, with real implications for patient satisfaction and loyalty. That means providers need to rethink how they talk about security. It’s no longer enough to be secure; you must communicate security clearly. The post Why Cybersecurity Is Now…
More Than 70 Orgs Urge Congress to Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
In a letter, Families USA and numerous other organizations called on Congress to extend the enhanced premium tax credits that are set to expire at the end of 2025. The post More Than 70 Orgs Urge Congress to Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits appeared first on MedCity News.
Considering Covering GLP-1s? Here’s What You Need to Know
Though chronic disease treatment is rapidly expanding, balancing the latest medication with proven initiatives can help employers manage rising healthcare costs wherever you fall on the GLP-1 coverage spectrum. The post Considering Covering GLP-1s? Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on MedCity News.
Medicaid Health Plans Step Up Outreach Efforts Ahead of GOP Changes
ORANGE, Calif. — Carmen Basu, bundled in a red jacket and woolly scarf, stood outside the headquarters of her local health plan one morning after picking up free groceries. She had brought her husband, teenage son, and 79-year-old mother-in-law to help. They grabbed canned food, fruit and vegetables, and a grocery store gift card. And…
Beyond Drugs: Blood-Based Therapies in Sickle Cell Disease and Beyond
At a moment when medication therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) leaves too many behind and widespread access to curative gene therapies still lies in the distant future, automated red blood cell exchange is experiencing renewed interest. To improve patients’ lives, a broad commitment is needed to expand access to transfusion therapies. The post Beyond…
Research: EHR Predictive Model Outperforms ED Social Needs Questionnaire
Regenstrief’s Joshua Vest, Ph.D., M.P.H., discusses potential advantages of using a predictive model to predict future need for health-related social services
Trump Claims ‘No Downside’ to Avoiding Tylenol During Pregnancy. He’s Wrong.
“There’s no downside” to avoiding Tylenol or acetaminophen use while pregnant. President Donald Trump on Sept. 22, 2025, in a press conference Obstetricians have long advised their pregnant patients that Tylenol is the safest option to reduce fever or pain. President Donald Trump stood before a national audience on Sept. 22 and contradicted that. “Don’t…
Clinician Adoption: How HealthTech Can Overcome Key Barriers
Even the most promising medical advancements struggle to take off in real-world settings without clinician buy-in. Here are some key factors that affect clinician adoption and ways healthtech companies can better position their innovations for success. The post Clinician Adoption: How HealthTech Can Overcome Key Barriers appeared first on MedCity News.
5 Healthcare Predictions for 2025 from One VC Firm
Healthcare experts should be on the lookout for trends related to digital health, prescription drug costs and healthcare coverage in 2025, according to LRVHealth. The post 5 Healthcare Predictions for 2025 from One VC Firm appeared first on MedCity News.