New research from Mass General Brigham demonstrates that hospital-at-home care can safely deliver comparable outcomes for rural patients — with significant cost savings when patients are transferred home early in their hospital stay. The post Hospital-at-Home Bodes Well for Rural Patients, Research Shows appeared first on MedCity News.
White bagging not only creates significant uncompensated administrative burden and scheduling challenges for providers, but it also delays or limits access to necessary medication for patients. The post White Bagging: A Prescription for Disruption in Care appeared first on MedCity News.
As lawmakers consider stricter PBM regulation, Cigna launched a “rebate-free” model to give patients upfront drug discounts, but experts question whether it will lead to meaningful change. The post Cigna’s Rebate-Free Model Sounds Nice, But Experts Are Still Skeptical appeared first on MedCity News.
When the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network organized its annual citizen lobby day in Washington last month, more than 500 volunteers pushed members of Congress to keep cancer research and support for cancer patients at the top of the nation’s health care agenda. It came as Democrats and Republicans in Washington headed toward a budget impasse over extending the enhanced subsidies that…
By SAURABH JHA Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic a seroprevalence study from Santa Clara indicated that the viral spread was far greater than was believed. The study suggested that the infection fatality rate (IFR) was much lower than the case fatality rate and perhaps even lower than the suspected IFR. The researchers estimated that…
Ali Foley Shenk still remembers the panic when her 10-year-old son, Dean, finished a 20-ounce box of raisins in the seconds the cupboard was left unlocked. They rushed to the emergency room, fearing a dangerous bowel impaction. The irony stung: When Dean was born, he was so weak and floppy he survived only with feeding…
The Washington Post on Wednesday broke a report on the White House’s plans for the HHS budget
A strong public health system can make a big difference for those who face stark health disparities. But epidemiologists serving Native American communities, which have some of the nation’s most profound health inequities, say they’re hobbled by state and federal agencies restricting their access to important data. American Indians and Alaska Natives face life expectancy…
Underscoring the massive scale of America’s medical debt problem, a New York-based nonprofit has struck a deal to pay off old medical bills for an estimated 20 million people. Undue Medical Debt, which buys patient debt, is retiring $30 billion worth of unpaid bills in a single transaction with Pendrick Capital Partners, a Virginia-based debt…
Sutter Health is rolling out Hyro’s AI agents, which give patients 24/7 support for things like scheduling, prescription refills and billing questions. These agents aim to make routine healthcare interactions faster and easier, while also freeing up staff to handle more complex cases and providing data insights to improve the overall patient experience. The post…