Medical Article – Page 584

Out-of-Pocket Costs for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Among Individuals Enrolled in Employer Sponsored Insurance Plans

1 month ago01 mins

In this analysis, published in the journal Contraception, KFF’s Linda Li, Brittni Frederiksen, and Alina Salganicoff look at intrauterine device (IUD) and contraceptive implant insertion-related costs among privately insured individuals to better understand why patients are experiencing unexpected expenses for what should be fully covered contraceptive services under the ACA.

Top California Democrats Clash Over How To Rein In Drug Industry Middlemen

1 year ago013 mins

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators in Sacramento seem to agree: Prescription drug prices are too high. But lawmakers and the second-term governor are at odds over what to do about it, and a recent proposal could trigger one of the biggest health care battles in Sacramento this year. A California bill awaiting its…

How Much and Why Premiums are Going up for Small Businesses in 2026

10 months ago01 mins

This analysis of preliminary rate filings from 318 insurers across all 50 states and DC finds that small businesses with Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant plans could face a median premium increase of 11% for 2026.

How Blue Shield of California Is Reimagining Prior Authorization

5 months ago01 mins

In mid-2024 Blue Shield began its journey to create a comprehensive prior authorization platform solution

Eli Lilly Grows Again in Genetic Medicines, Buying Startup With a New Way to Deliver DNA

2 months ago01 mins

Engage Bio developed a platform technology that enables non-viral delivery of DNA to cells. The acquisition is the latest in a series of Eli Lilly deals that expand the pharmaceutical company’s pipeline and capabilities in genetic medicines. The post Eli Lilly Grows Again in Genetic Medicines, Buying Startup With a New Way to Deliver DNA…

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Ratnakar Lavu, Elevance

4 months ago01 mins

Ratnakar Lavu is the Chief Digital Information Officer of Elevance, the holding company of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in some 14 states (usually called Anthem Blue Cross). We had a great chat about what the priorities are for Elevance, and Ratnakar’s goal is to use tech to make the member experience simple. They…

An Arm and a Leg: Fight Health Insurance — With Help From AI

2 years ago045 mins

Meet Holden Karau: a San Francisco Bay Area software engineer who created an AI tool to help appeal insurance denials. Her project, Fight Health Insurance, is a labor of love. It draws on her tech expertise and years of experience fighting health insurance: for gender-affirming care, for rehab after getting hit by a car, and…

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Impact of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Clinical Outcomes and Productivity Losses Among People Living With Type 2 Diabetes Not Using Insulin From an Employer’s Perspective

3 months ago03 mins

That is the title of a new paper out yesterday in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology from my FTI colleague Marie Steele-Adjognon, along with Martha E. Shepherd, Jon Harris-Shapiro, David Hines, Abraham Lee and Yeesha Poon. The abstract is below. Background: This study evaluated the impact of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) on health…

KFF Survey of Women Voters Dashboard – June Initial Survey

2 years ago01 mins

The KFF Survey of Women Voters examines differing motivations, attitudes, and experiences among women by race and ethnicity, age, and partisanship heading into the 2024 election nationally and in two battleground states, Arizona and Michigan.

4 Execs’ Wishes for a Better Healthcare Future

10 months ago01 mins

At DiMe’s Healthcare 2030 Summit, four healthcare leaders shared the innovations they believe could most improve care, from AI-driven solutions to reduce medical errors to stronger primary care relationships that could save billions. The post 4 Execs’ Wishes for a Better Healthcare Future appeared first on MedCity News.

Understanding Racial and Ethnic Identity in Federal Data and Impacts for Health Disparities

The Role of Marketing in Building Trust Between Providers and Patients

BREAKING: Evidence of Anti-Managed Care Intent in CEO’s Assassination

Por qué demócratas presentan el cierre del gobierno como una batalla por la atención médica

Extended-Stay Hotels, a Growing Option for Poor Families, Can Lead to Health Problems for Kids

Capital Rx Rebrands as Judi Health After Securing $400M Investment

Out-of-Pocket Costs for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Among Individuals Enrolled in Employer Sponsored Insurance Plans

Top California Democrats Clash Over How To Rein In Drug Industry Middlemen

How Much and Why Premiums are Going up for Small Businesses in 2026

How Blue Shield of California Is Reimagining Prior Authorization

Eli Lilly Grows Again in Genetic Medicines, Buying Startup With a New Way to Deliver DNA

Ratnakar Lavu, Elevance

An Arm and a Leg: Fight Health Insurance — With Help From AI

Impact of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Clinical Outcomes and Productivity Losses Among People Living With Type 2 Diabetes Not Using Insulin From an Employer’s Perspective

KFF Survey of Women Voters Dashboard – June Initial Survey

4 Execs’ Wishes for a Better Healthcare Future