Digital health startups across the globe raised $5 billion during the first quarter of this year — which is the highest quarterly investment total the space has seen since the second quarter of 2022. The post Digital Health Funding Is Bouncing Back: 3 Things to Know 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. Clarifying the FDA’s Role and Authority Over Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads While several inaccuracies in the recent opinion piece about direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements by KFF Health News’ Elisabeth Rosenthal have been…
There’s a fight in the nation’s capital that could affect health care for millions of Americans. At stake is a $42 billion infrastructure program and whether it should continue as planned. The money is for states to build high-speed internet — particularly in rural areas where telehealth currently doesn’t always work. Chief rural health correspondent…
by MIKE MAGEE THCB is back from its end of year break, but we are starting with a little catchup from December from Mike Magee. As my wife often reminds me, “Comparisons are toxic.” And, in general, I agree and try to respect this cardinal rule. But these are extraordinary times. So grant me this…
Patients should know exactly what’s covered and what it costs before receiving care. Doctors should be empowered to make medical decisions without interference from insurance companies. And the entire process should be designed to facilitate care, not obstruct it. The post How High is Too High? The Crippling Cost of Denial Rates appeared first on…
Dominique Wells is COO of Conduit Health Partners which is a spin off from the (now) Bon Secours Mercy Health system. Their role is to provide back up for nursing staff for health systems in very specific areas, notably patient transfer operations, nurse triage and patient communications. Dominque and her team showed me a brief…
[Sponsored] Patient engagement is a clinical necessity in behavioral healthcare. Mental health treatment requires long-term commitment, consistent communication and deep trust between providers and patients. The post The Top Patient Engagement Tools for Behavioral Health Organizations appeared first on MedCity News.
The best solutions, in summary, are those that facilitate better outcomes while reducing costs — combining member health and satisfaction with healthcare savings. The post Point Solution Fatigue? Zooming Out to the Population Level Can Help appeared first on MedCity News.
Personify Health Chief Medical Officer Jeff Jacques offers a window into companies’ strategies for including GLP-1 drugs in their health benefits. The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: Self-insured Employers Weigh Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs appeared first on MedCity News.