I lived for nine years with ALS while navigating a healthcare system that routinely obscured my own medical reality. But I know that pain is only amplified for individuals without medical expertise like mine. The post We Have a Problem: Even Doctors Struggle to Navigate our Healthcare System appeared first on MedCity News.
I am traveling to Panamá this Friday. Here are some interesting facts about the country’s health care system. Life expectancy is better than the U.S. Life expectancy in Panamá is 79.59 compared to 79.30 in the U.S.Mix of public and private health insurance. Panama’s healthcare architecture rests on two distinct public pillars. The Caja de Seguro…
[Sponsored] Alcor’s combination of medical precision, chemical engineering and ethical governance set it apart from any other organization in the cryonics field. The post The Most Scientifically Advanced Cryopreservation Techniques: Alcor at the Forefront appeared first on MedCity News.
By EMMANUEL ANIMASHAUN The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Star Ratings system represents a cornerstone of quality assessment in Medicare Advantage (MA), designed to empower consumers with transparent information while rewarding plans that deliver superior care. Yet recent developments, particularly the seismic downgrading of Humana’s ratings reveal an unintended consequence: a system created…
[Sponsored] Philadelphia’s fitness scene extends beyond basic workouts to support total health and wellness. The post Top Gyms in Philadelphia for Total Health and Wellness appeared first on MedCity News.
Galapagos said the planned business separation will leave the legacy company free to focus on developing cell therapies for cancer. An accompanying corporate restructuring will shave Galapagos’s headcount by 40%. The post Galapagos Keeps Focus on Cancer Cell Therapy, Spins Out Rest of Biz Into NewCo Backed by €2.4B appeared first on MedCity News.
Cody Simmons is the CEO of DermaSensor. I met him when he won the Digital Health Hub Foundation award for diagnostic tools last year. DermaSensor is a device designed to detect early skin cancer using Spectroscopy. Right now only 8% of those with potential skin cancer get the recommended screening. It’s another area where technology…
Antibiotic resistance is a growing global threat with serious health and economic consequences. Yet there is progress – from rapid PCR diagnostics and AI-driven research to new drug development and innovative funding models. The post Innovations Offer Hope in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance appeared first on MedCity News.
El año pasado fue difícil para los agricultores. Ante la caída de los precios de cultivos como el maíz y la soya, el aumento de los costos de insumos como fertilizantes y semillas, así como los aranceles impuestos por el expresidente Donald Trump y el desmantelamiento de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el…
How can physicians and patients be confident enough that vendors entirely ignorant of the FDA process for repair and reporting can properly recalibrate life-saving machines? Is this really the right place to argue that “anyone can do it?” The post Medical Device Right to Repair is the Wrong Approach appeared first on MedCity News.