Se suponía que iba a ser más fácil. Cuando la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA) se aprobó en marzo de 2010, el objetivo era ayudar a que más personas en el país obtuvieran seguro médico. Y, de hecho, la creación de mercados en línea y la ampliación de los criterios de…
Civitas Networks for Health CEO Jolie Ritzo says her organization is launching a health data utility learning community
This policy watch provides an update on the latest trends in children’s routine vaccination and exemption rates and discusses how these trends could be impacted by the administration change.
Aeroflow Health has launched a new diabetes program that offers educational content on diabetes management, medical nutrition therapy and more. The post Aeroflow Health Unveils New Diabetes Management Program appeared first on MedCity News.
States are facing constrained budgets, putting pressure on HIV programs, including the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. This Policy Watch explores how state Ryan White AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) are responding to these budget pressures, including by restricting eligibility and reducing the scope of services offered, actions that could led to negative health outcomes for…
This issue brief analyzes federal and state guaranteed issue rules and how they impact beneficiaries’ access to Medigap, including the implications for Medicare beneficiaries with pre-existing conditions and those under age 65 with long-term disabilities. This brief also explores a recently finalized rule: Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities regarding Section 1557 of the Affordable…
UnitedHealthcare is exempting rural providers from most prior authorization requirements. The post UnitedHealthcare Expands Rural Healthcare Initiatives, Reduces Prior Auth Requirements appeared first on MedCity News.
Hospitals faced significant financial pressures in 2025, driven largely by rising labor costs, revenue cycle challenges and increasing supply expenses, according to new data from Kaufman Hall. Health systems are responding with staffing optimization, outsourcing non-core services and tighter cost controls. The post Cost Control Takes Center Stage as Hospitals Prepare to Navigate 2026 appeared…
Rural voters’ frustrations about the cost of living in their community are growing and appear to be chipping away at Republicans’ enthusiasm to vote as the midterm elections near, a new KFF/AP Survey of Rural Voters finds.
CMO Jeffrey Giullian, M.D., M.B.A., describes how DaVita is using machine learning to improve outcomes for those receiving dialysis at home