Millions of Americans lack health insurance, and health policy researchers expect many more will lose coverage due to policies pushed by the Trump administration and GOP-controlled Congress. KFF Health News is documenting this moment, the first explicit rollback of health coverage since the advent of the modern U.S. health system in the early 20th century,…
Most immigrant voters disapprove of President Trump’s handling of immigration, including large majorities who disapprove of policies like “third country” deportations and efforts to end birthright citizenship. These views may have implications for future elections, as six in ten immigrant voters say the administration’s immigration enforcement actions have had an impact on which political party…
In a recent report, Define Ventures revealed key insights from payers and providers on how they’re shaping their AI strategies. The post 4 Key Insights into Payer and Provider Leaders’ Vision for AI appeared first on MedCity News.
In another concerning example of AI agents going rogue recently, an OpenAI agent hacked into an Australian government website containing health care data. While some industry CEOs are calling for a slowdown and demands for regulation grow, host Chip Kahn focuses on the implications for health care when these same kinds of AI systems are…
What if we placed the needs of the most vulnerable at the heart of healthcare innovation? This isn’t simply about equity; it’s about unleashing a wave of creativity that could transform healthcare for everyone. The post Trickle-up Innovation: The Unexpected Benefits of Designing Healthcare from the Bottom Up appeared first on MedCity News.
California’s new initiative to compel treatment for some of the state’s most severely mentally ill residents — many of whom are living on the streets — is falling short of its initial objectives. But with the program expanding from 11 counties to all 58 on Dec. 1, state officials are projecting confidence that they can…
Some healthcare experts supported Trump’s comments on lowering prescription drug costs, while others criticized his remarks on health coverage. The post How Healthcare Leaders Responded to Trump’s State of the Union appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] In today’s healthcare landscape, your choice of medical billing partner directly impacts your bottom line. What are the best medical billing outsourcing companies, and which one is right for you? The post The Definitive Guide to Medical Billing Outsourcing: 5 Top Companies appeared first on MedCity News.
A new class action lawsuit accuses Oura of overstating its smart ring’s sleep tracking accuracy, arguing the device relies on AI-generated estimates rather than the clinical measurements needed for true sleep staging. The case is reigniting questions about how much precision consumers should expect from AI-powered health wearables. The post Why Oura’s Sleep-Tracking Lawsuit Is…
CVS Health overtook Walgreens as the most popular drugstore retailer, a new report found. However, there is no saying for sure if CVS will keep this lead. The post Who is Winning the Retail Pharmacy Consumer Battle? appeared first on MedCity News.