High-Needs ACOs Form Complex Care Alliance
Ten ACOs and value-based care partners are advocating for the CMS Innovation Center to continue the model beyond its current expiration date in 2026
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Health Systems Among Investors in Hospital Supply Chain Startup Clarium
Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Texas Medical Center Venture Fund, Yale New Haven Health join General Catalyst in $10.5 million funding round
Tracking Key HHS Public Health Policy Actions Under the Trump Administration
This resource chronologically lists and briefly describes key actions taken by the Trump Administration through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that affect public health in the U.S. The actions are listed in the order in which they were first issued, reported or announced.
When Patients Understand, Hospitals Grow
Hospitals who prioritize patient understanding achieve better operational outcomes. Higher surgical conversion rates, increased patient retention, and repeat engagement produce measurable performance gains. The post When Patients Understand, Hospitals Grow appeared first on MedCity News.
Addressing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: Insights from the 2026 Commonwealth Fund Report
Recent federal policy changes, including Medicaid funding cuts and restrictions on coverage for immigrants, threaten to deepen existing health disparities
The Medical Frailty Exemption from Medicaid Work Requirements: Key Takeaways from the CMS Interim Final Rule
This brief describes new guidance and potential challenges states will face in operationalizing the medical frailty exemption.
The Tariff Opportunity for Medtech: Building the Supply Chain of the Future
The current tariff volatility creates a new set of challenges for medtech companies, but uncertainty is here to stay. Companies must act now, building on the trade compliance capabilities they are building to create a resilient supply chain that is ready for future disruptions. The post The Tariff Opportunity for Medtech: Building the Supply Chain…
Public Health Policy: At the Intersection of Law and Medicine.
By MIKE MAGEE As 2025 kicks off, it’s wise to pause, and gather our thoughts as a nation. Few would argue that we’ve been through a lot over the past decade. And quite naturally, we humans are prone to blame individuals rather than circumstances (most of which have been beyond our control) for creating an…
The World’s Psychoactive Drug of Choice
By MIKE MAGEE Question: What is the world’s most widely used psychoactive drug? Answer: Caffeine In the U.S., caffeine is consumed mainly in the form of coffee, tea, and cola. But coffee dominates. Worldwide, humans consume over 10 million tons of coffee beans a year. Roughly 16% (1.62 million tons) is devoured by Americans. The…