Aggressive deportation tactics have terrorized farmworkers at the center of the nation’s bird flu strategy, public health workers say. Dairy and poultry workers have accounted for most cases of the bird flu in the U.S. — and preventing and detecting cases among them is key to averting a pandemic. But public health specialists say they’re…
This brief examines enrollment and financial data through the end of September 2024 from quarterly company earnings reports and calls, financial filings, and other company materials as well as from national administrative data.
For months, Maria, 55, a caregiver to older adults in California’s Orange County, has been trying not to smile. If she opens her mouth too wide, she worries, people will see her chipped, plaque-covered front teeth. An immigrant without legal status, Maria doesn’t have health or dental insurance. When her teeth start to throb, she…
It’s a place where compassion and dignity are paramount, where patients and families find solace and support during the most challenging times. We owe it to them to ensure that hospice care is of the highest quality, accessible to all and integrated into the broader continuum of care. The post We Need to Talk About…
FDA uses expedited regulatory pathways (ERPs) in order to accelerate the availability of drugs and diagnostic tests for severe conditions that have unmet medical needs. How often is this process used and has this changed over time? A recent paper by Horn et al. (2025) provides the answer as applied to colorectal cancer (CRC) drugs….
To avoid adding to the patchwork of disparate systems, healthcare leaders must balance their workforce’s eagerness to adopt new technologies with a focus on the consolidation of the right solutions. Here’s where to begin. The post Less Is More: The Power of Consolidation & Shared Governance in Health Tech Optimization appeared first on MedCity News.
By EMILY JOHNSON Being a parent during residency requires one or more of the following: ● Family and/or friends nearby who are willing and able to provide free childcare ● A stay-at-home spouse/co-parent ● A spouse/co-parent who is willing to let their own career to be a distant second…
New data from Grand View Research shows that the AI market is expected to grow massively
Revenue cycle management (RCM) challenges exist at every stage of the patient journey – from patient intake and registration to insurance eligibility, claims processing and collections. Creating administrative efficiencies, reducing claims denials, improving the patient experience and remaining compliant with payer requirements and industry regulations all play a role in successfully managing revenue cycles and…
As healthcare costs continue to rise, three data-driven strategies can help companies reduce the expense of employee health benefits – without sacrificing quality. The post 3 Ways Companies Can Make Healthcare More Affordable appeared first on MedCity News.