How is AI applied to clinical care and hospital operations across a real health system at full scale? Chip Kahn talks to Dr. Michael Schlosser, Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at HCA Healthcare, about how AI is developed for everyday use, starting with careful testing and customization, with clinicians and nurses engaged from…
The Abortion in the U.S. Dashboard is an ongoing research project tracking state abortion policies and litigation following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The future of healthcare AI may depend less on algorithms and more on credibility. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is testing that theory with a clinician-led deployment strategy.
That is the title of my latest paper in JMCP with co-authors Jaehong Kim, Shanshan Wang, Moises Marin, Slaven Sikirica, and Mariam Anderson. The study abstract is below. BACKGROUND: Patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have a greater than 50% lifetime risk of developing comorbid chronic kidney disease (CKD). Glycemic control can reduce diabetes-related complications…
Novartis malaria drug Coartem has expanded its approval to include babies. The combination drug, originally formulated as a tablet, has a new dose strength and formulation designed for treating newborns and young infants who develop malarial infections. The post Novartis Drug Becomes First Malaria Therapy for Newborns and Infants appeared first on MedCity News.
This page tracks recent state actions to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage, including approved and pending 1115 waivers, legislation that will require the state to seek federal approval through a SPA or 1115 waiver, submitted and approved SPAs, and coverage financed solely with state funds.
[Sponsored] Therapists rely on practice management software to maintain seamless and compliant integration between their administrative and clinical departments. The post The Essential Guide to Practice Management Software for Therapists appeared first on MedCity News.
This proposal reflects a broader shift toward more restrictive oversight of inpatient utilization. As CMS finalizes this policy, providers should be aware of the immediate compliance and reimbursement risks associated with the phase-out. The post The IPO List is on the Chopping Block (Again) — What Providers Need to Know appeared first on MedCity News.
Americans suffer when hospitals close, nursing homes fall below care standards and mental health services become inaccessible. Immigration should be part of the solution. The post We’re Running Out of Healthcare Workers. A Rose Gold Immigration Card Can Help. appeared first on MedCity News.
According to Experian Health’s State of Patient Access report, patients want two things when it comes to medical billing and collections: clear insurance information and accurate cost estimates. Yet, when they ask, “How much will this cost me?”, many find themselves without a clear answer. Slower payments are an inevitable result. For providers, sub-par billing…