Pomelo’s Series C round was led by Stripes and included participation from Andreessen Horowitz, PLUS Capital, Atomico, BoxGroup and SV Angel. The post Pomelo Care Secures $92M to Grow Beyond Maternity Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. What’s Up With Our Wheat? Great article (“How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply,” March 10). Another topic that needs more research is the fact…
While worries about the affordability of care are sure to persist for many Americans over the coming year, here are some other patient payment trends for providers to watch The post 2025 Trends to Watch in Patient Payments appeared first on MedCity News.
Every time Ashton Alexander sees an ad for Georgia Pathways to Coverage, it feels like a “kick in the face.” Alexander tried signing up for Pathways, the state’s limited Medicaid expansion, multiple times and got denied each time, he said, even though he met the qualifying terms because he’s a full-time student. Georgia is one…
From mobile documentation to emergency handoffs, EMS providers handle sensitive patient information in fast-moving environments. Understanding how HIPAA applies — and how to comply — can improve care, reduce risk, and build systemwide trust. The post Why HIPAA Compliance Is Both a Challenge and Opportunity for EMS Providers appeared first on MedCity News.
As health insurance premiums skyrocket in both employer-based plans and Affordable Care Act marketplaces, millions face worse choices than ever during this open enrollment. The team behind “An Arm and a Leg” examines their own limited options, walking through how they approached reading the fine print to weed out the worst choices — and potentially…
The Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again nutrition policies and Medicare Advantage plan ethics were prominent themes on the latest episode of the Debunked Podcast with MedCity News Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar and guest co-host Paul Markovich, CEO of Blue Shield of California parent company Ascendiun. The post Debunked Episode 18: Unpacking MAHA, Nutrition on a…
FDA approval for Eli Lilly’s oral GLP-1 drug, Foundayo, comes about three months after Novo Nordisk launched its Wegovy pill. While clinical trial results for both daily pills showed comparable weight reduction, Lilly’s pill offers patients a slight dosing advantage. The post Eli Lilly Gets Speedy FDA Nod for Oral GLP-1 Drug, a Competitor to…
Legislation passed by the Energy and Commerce Committee could increase the number of people without health insurance by 8.6 million, due largely to changes to Medicaid and the ACA. Combining the provisions with the effect of the expected expiration of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, CBO expects 13.7 million more people will be uninsured…
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