Joey Ballard is an internal medicine resident at the University of Illinois-Chicago. He wrote to “An Arm and a Leg” about a resolution the American Medical Association recently adopted calling on hospitals to do more to make sure patients who qualify for charity care get it. And that legislators and regulators make sure that’s happening….
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, and more. This year’s report also looks at how employers are approaching coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including their concerns about utilization and cost.
It’s a meaningful step. But declarations alone won’t fix a system still powered by fax machines, phone calls, and inconsistent rules. Real progress will require a modern digital infrastructure, aligned incentives, and coordinated action across both the public and private sectors. The post Prior Authorization Reform Is Finally on the Table — Standards Must Be…
Shared savings programs are appealing in theory, but the incentives are too weak and unpredictable to support a scalable business model for hospitals, said Patrick Runnels, chief medical officer of University Hospitals. The post Why Shared Savings Still Isn’t a Viable Business Model for Hospitals appeared first on MedCity News.
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — It was hard enough for Stephanie to get methadone treatment when she moved to Florida from Indiana last year. The nearest clinic was almost an hour’s drive away and she couldn’t drive herself. But at least she didn’t have to worry about the cost of care. As a parent with young…
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This volume analyzes false narratives about autism rates in Cuba and among Amish people in the U.S.; health-related cases before the Supreme Court, including challenges to bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors and school vaccine mandates; and the limitations of AI chatbots as primary sources of health information.
Just a year after its launch, Bluebird Kids Health is already announcing plans to double its number of pediatric clinics. The startup seeks to improve pediatric care access in underserved areas by building practices in these neighborhoods and accepting all insurance types. The post Bluebird Kids Health to Expand By Opening New Pediatric Clinics appeared…
Companies say collaboration demonstrates how primary and oncology care can work together to improve quality and lower costs
[Sponsored] Mayo Clinic Platform has developed a new program that could help speed up the time it takes for digital health startups to succeed. The post Mayo Clinic Program Wants to Help Digital Health Startups Grow appeared first on MedCity News.