More Than Half of the Public Worries Federal Medicaid Budget Cuts Would Affect Their Family’s Ability to Obtain and Afford Care; More Worry It Will Increase the Uninsured
As Congress weighs spending cuts and other changes to Medicaid, more than half (54%) of the public say they are worried significant reductions in federal Medicaid spending would negatively affect their family’s ability to obtain and afford health care, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. This includes about three in 10 (29%) who say…More
Sleep Apnea Relief in a Pill: Apnimed Drug’s Phase 3 Data Set Stage for FDA Submission
Apnimed’s obstructive sleep apnea drug reduced breathing interruptions in a Phase 3 clinical trial. The once-nightly pill, which is based on research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, activates muscles that keep the upper airway open during sleep. The post Sleep Apnea Relief in a Pill: Apnimed Drug’s Phase 3 Data Set Stage for FDA Submission…
Efforts To Understand the Nation’s Drugged Driving Problem Stall Under Trump
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Two state transportation workers were replacing a sign on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 6 in western Colorado one morning when a Jeep Grand Cherokee swerved off the road and struck them. The workers, Nathan Jones and Trent Umberger, died in the September 2024 crash, as did a passenger in the…
What Is Needed to Rebuild Trust in U.S. Healthcare?
Americans largely trust their doctors but are skeptical of payers, drugmakers and hospital leadership — a divide fueled by rising costs and a complex, opaque healthcare system. Kristin Wikelius of United States of Care said restoring confidence will require more transparency, simpler navigation and policies that prioritize preventive care. The post What Is Needed to…
Health Costs Associated with Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Infant Care
This analysis examines the health costs associated with pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum care, and infancy. It finds that health costs associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum care average a total of $20,416, including $2,743 in out-of-pocket expenses, for women enrolled in employer plans.
HHS Health IT Innovation Exec Joins INVEST Agenda at Critical Time for the Department
Stephen Konya, Chief, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, ASTP with the Department of Health and Human Services, will speak at INVEST, MedCity’s annual investor conference in Chicago, May 20-21. Register today! The post HHS Health IT Innovation Exec Joins INVEST Agenda at Critical Time for the Department appeared first on MedCity News.
2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report Highlights Decline and Emerging Trends
Despite a slight decline in breach numbers, a new report by The HIPAA Journal highlights ongoing risks, such as increased unauthorized access incidents
These 3 Mindset Shifts Will Help Providers Deliver Consumer-Driven Care, Investor Says
One of the most important things providers can do on the journey toward consumer-driven care is to check their paternalism at the door, said Nworah Ayogu, head of healthcare impact at Thrive Capital. The post These 3 Mindset Shifts Will Help Providers Deliver Consumer-Driven Care, Investor Says appeared first on MedCity News.
Fertility Awareness-Based Methods to Prevent Pregnancy
This fact sheet provides an overview of fertility awareness-based methods to prevent pregnancy and their efficacy rates, and discusses associated costs and insurance coverage of these methods.