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Potential “Chilling Effects” of Public Charge and Other Immigration Policies on Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment

1 month ago01 mins

This issue brief reviews the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed rule that would rescind 2022 Biden-era public charge determination regulations. The proposed public charge changes along with other Trump administration policy changes will likely lead to decreased participation in public programs, including Medicaid, among a broad group of immigrant families, including citizen children in…

University Hospitals Taps HealthSnap to Close Gaps in Hypertension Care

5 months ago01 mins

University Hospitals is rolling out a remote patient monitoring program for hypertensive patients using HealthSnap’s platform. The Cleveland-based health system expects to enroll up to 5,000 patients by mid-2026, with plans to expand the program to other chronic conditions in the future. The post University Hospitals Taps HealthSnap to Close Gaps in Hypertension Care appeared…

Led by RFK Jr., Conservatives Embrace Raw Milk. Regulators Say It’s Dangerous.

12 months ago015 mins

In summertime, cows wait under a canopy to be milked at Mark McAfee’s farm in Fresno, California. From his Cessna 210 Centurion propeller plane, the 63-year-old can view grazing lands of the dairy company he runs that produces products such as unpasteurized milk and cheese for almost 2,000 stores. Federal regulators say it’s risky business….

Patients Everywhere Deserve Safer Care – Here’s How We Get There

1 year ago01 mins

Healthcare organizations tend to view issues in pockets – how they are impacting their specific organization and region – but patient safety is a collective mission. No matter what hospital or health system they are in, or which care model they belong to, patients everywhere deserve safer care. The post Patients Everywhere Deserve Safer Care…

Hidden in Plain Sight: How Existing Hospital Technology Can Prevent Workplace Violence

8 months ago01 mins

Beyond the human cost, workplace violence carries significant economic consequences for healthcare institutions. Addressing this issue through virtual technology represents not just an ethical imperative but a financial one. The post Hidden in Plain Sight: How Existing Hospital Technology Can Prevent Workplace Violence appeared first on MedCity News.

Healthcare IT in 2025: Triage for the Age of AI

1 year ago01 mins

Amid the chaos and confusion of healthcare IT in our age of AI, a triage concept may be the best guide for organizations fighting to stray strong and capable in 2025 and beyond. The post Healthcare IT in 2025: Triage for the Age of AI appeared first on MedCity News.

Bloom is Off the Rose at UnitedHealth Group

9 months ago014 mins

By JEFF GOLDSMITH A Forty Year Growth Saga is Coming to an End After market close Wednesday April 16, UnitedHealth Group reported its First Quarter 2025 earnings. UNH missed their expected 1Q earnings by 9 cents a share, but the firm also lowered its full year 2025 earnings estimate by 12%. On Thursday opening, investors…

I Trusted A Popular Supplement — It Shut Down My Liver

6 months ago01 mins

Here’s why we need stricter oversight, independent third-party testing, more rigorous research and a cultural shift in how we think about ‘natural’ remedies. The post I Trusted A Popular Supplement — It Shut Down My Liver appeared first on MedCity News.

Tracking Key Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Actions Under the Trump Administration

1 month ago01 mins

A new KFF tracker highlights key federal policy actions during President Trump’s second term that concern issues related to mental health and substance use. The second Trump administration has emphasized law-and-order strategies and scaled back several mental health and substance use-related services, while also continuing some treatment-focused initiatives. The tracker can be viewed in multiple…

Highmark Launches Virtual Pelvic Health Offering Powered by Sword Health

11 months ago01 mins

Highmark and Sword Health launched a new virtual pelvic health offering on Monday. The program connects members with a pelvic health specialist. The post Highmark Launches Virtual Pelvic Health Offering Powered by Sword Health appeared first on MedCity News.

Without Congressional Action, Telehealth Waivers to Expire March 31

Which Issues Do Healthcare Leaders Want RFK Jr. to Address?

Medtech Startup Quibim Corrals $50M to Advance AI Analysis in Medical Imaging

The Potential for AI to Impact Dental Care

Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: Potential Implications of the Election

How Generative AI Will Find a Place in the Pharma Industry Now and in the Years to Come

Potential “Chilling Effects” of Public Charge and Other Immigration Policies on Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment

University Hospitals Taps HealthSnap to Close Gaps in Hypertension Care

Led by RFK Jr., Conservatives Embrace Raw Milk. Regulators Say It’s Dangerous.

Patients Everywhere Deserve Safer Care – Here’s How We Get There

Hidden in Plain Sight: How Existing Hospital Technology Can Prevent Workplace Violence

Healthcare IT in 2025: Triage for the Age of AI

Bloom is Off the Rose at UnitedHealth Group

I Trusted A Popular Supplement — It Shut Down My Liver

Tracking Key Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Actions Under the Trump Administration

Highmark Launches Virtual Pelvic Health Offering Powered by Sword Health