Amid the Trump administration’s increased immigration enforcement efforts, one in five immigrants say they personally know someone who has been arrested, detained or deported since January. Four in ten worry they or a family member could face such action. Many immigrants, including naturalized citizens and those who are lawfully present, say they feel less safe,…
During two House hearings, health insurance CEOs were questioned on rising healthcare costs, vertical integration and prior authorization. The post Lawmakers Grill Health Insurance CEOs: 4 Key Takeaways appeared first on MedCity News.
ASTP is working with stakeholders to develop the next generation of FHIR capabilities such as a standard approach to enable writing health information from external sources into the patient health record
The DEA recently released three rules regarding the remote prescribing of controlled substances. However, many telehealth advocates argue that two of these rules hinder access to care. The post Why Telehealth Advocates Are Calling on the Trump Administration to Withdraw New Telemedicine Rules appeared first on MedCity News.
Federal regulators have blocked two private sector enrollment websites from accessing consumer information through the federal Obamacare marketplace, citing “anomalous activity.” The unusual step comes as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is under the gun to curb unauthorized enrollment and switching of Affordable Care Act plans by rogue agents. The agency received more…
Insight Timer launched the Therapist Hub, a free platform offering resources to help mental health professionals combat burnout and better support clients. The post Insight Timer Unveils Free Therapist Hub to Support Mental Health Professionals and Ease Burnout appeared first on MedCity News.
Maria Tabarez, Director of Facilities, Exodus Recovery Safe Landing Maria Tabarez has an unusual job: maintaining, cleaning, and disinfecting a 172-bed homeless shelter. The challenges of keeping the five-building facility clean and disinfected 24/7 present challenges unlike most other Crothall facilities. Some residents who come to Exodus Recovery Safe Landing in Los Angeles have more…
Based on a recent study in Nature Aging as summarized in the New York Times: Inflammation is a natural immune response that protects the body from injury or infection. Scientists have long believed that long-term, low-grade inflammation — also known as “inflammaging” — is a universal hallmark of getting older. But this new data raises…
Recent changes to ACIP leadership and vaccine guidance have raised concerns that longstanding immunization protections are being weakened, potentially leading to lower vaccination rates and more preventable disease. The post ‘What Else Is Going to Change?’: What ACIP’s Hep B Guidance Means for the Future of Vaccines appeared first on MedCity News.
How many companies will be left standing once consolidation hits the AI in healthcare sector? Which pharma companies are working with the Trump administration to lower costs? The post Debunked Episode 21: The Drug Price Debate, AI in Healthcare Companies Face Consolidation But How Much? appeared first on MedCity News.