This brief examines the two presidential candidates’ records and other recent policy proposals that could inform starkly different directions for the program across key areas, including Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion, financing, eligibility, benefits, and cost-sharing, prescription drugs, long-term services and supports, and managed care.
Running a behavioral health practice requires balancing patient volume and case diversity, while maintaining operations. Transparent practice policies are necessary for success and ensuring high-quality, consistent patient care. The post 4 Practice Policies that Help Maintain Behavioral Health Practice Success appeared first on MedCity News.
This year will likely see a high rate of divesture among hospital M&A deals, according to Anu Singh, managing director at Kaufman Hall. He also predicted that health systems will continue to pursue partnerships with a broader array of organizations, such as payers and venture firms, to solve challenges. The post What’s In Store for…
Two execs from the Illinois-based health system win awards from the American Telemedicine Association for expanding digital care access
[Sponsored] Choosing the right software translates directly into better client management, operational efficiency and growth for your spa franchise. Discover which tool is best for your business. The post The 5 Best Software to Buy for Managing a Spa Franchise appeared first on MedCity News.
Walgreens has completed its sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners, raising concerns that the deal could lead to widespread store closures, layoffs and reduced access to healthcare in vulnerable communities. The post What’s Next for Walgreens Following its Private Equity Sale? appeared first on MedCity News.
By MARC-DAVID MUNK In our palliative medicine clinic in the working suburbs of Boston, my colleagues and I tend to some of the sickest patients in the city. Through the window, I can see the afflicted pull up to our squat building in family sedans, wheelchair vans, and subsidized municipal ride cars. Few drive themselves:…
Amid debates about proposed cuts to federal Medicaid spending, this brief analyzes key characteristics of children with special health care needs and explores how Medicaid provides them with coverage.
Wisp patients enrolled in its weight care program can now access nutrition counseling services with Nourish. The post Wisp Teams Up with Nourish to Combine GLP-1s with Nutrition Counseling appeared first on MedCity News.
More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 — generally barn cats that lived on dairy farms, as well as feral cats and pets that spend time outdoors and likely caught it by hunting diseased rodents or wild birds. Now, a small…