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.
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AHRQ Grant Cancellations Escalate Fears Over Future of U.S. Health Services Research
The agency has not issued new research grants since April 2025, with 80% of staff departed, crippling its operational capacity
Health Providers Gird for Immigration Crackdown
In his return to the White House this week, President Donald Trump issued a flurry of executive orders on immigration, including declaring an emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, suspending refugee admissions, and calling to roll back birthright citizenship. His administration rescinded a long-standing policy not to arrest people without legal status at or near sensitive…
Inside One VC’s Litmus Test for Investable Healthcare AI Startups
Katie Jacobs Stanton, founder of Moxxie Ventures, shared some details of how she and her team evaluate healthcare AI startups. She stressed the need for founders with deep industry expertise, differentiated products and realistic distribution strategies. The post Inside One VC’s Litmus Test for Investable Healthcare AI Startups appeared first on MedCity News.
O’Connor Hospital Recognized for Top Performance in Cleanliness by Crothall Healthcare
Crothall Healthcare has recognized O’Connor Hospital with a Legacy Award, celebrating its nationwide top-ranking performance in environmental services (EVS). EVS professionals are the team members responsible for keeping hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, operating rooms, and all other patient care areas clean and safe by adhering to infection control procedures. In 2025, O’Connor Hospital’s year-to-year patient experience…
Five Rural Kansas Health Systems Form Shared Services Organization
Initially, Astra Health’s participating hospitals will exchange information and resources to create shared quality metrics and enhanced tools to support care
World Class Health Secures $10M for Global Centers of Excellence Network
World Class Health’s $10 million raise was led by Transformation Capital. It comes six months after the company secured $8 million in seed funding. The post World Class Health Secures $10M for Global Centers of Excellence Network appeared first on MedCity News.
When Dialysis Comes Home, Patients and Care Partners Flourish
When home dialysis is done right, care partners quickly discover they are becoming an integral part of the process as engaged, informed participants rather than uninformed outside observers. By knowing more, care partners can worry a lot less. The post When Dialysis Comes Home, Patients and Care Partners Flourish appeared first on MedCity News.
Carving a Path Toward Pragmatic Innovation in Clinical Trials
Prioritizing risk-based management, data science, smart automation, standards, and patient optionality are critical for the industry to keep up with market changes. The recent FDA guidance that encourages ‘pragmatic trials’ in specific scenarios is a move in the right direction. The post Carving a Path Toward Pragmatic Innovation in Clinical Trials appeared first on MedCity…
Paul Markovich’s 4 Ideas to Reduce Healthcare Costs
Paul Markovich, president and CEO of Ascendiun, shared his ideas for bringing down healthcare costs, including digital health records and changing how healthcare is paid for. The post Paul Markovich’s 4 Ideas to Reduce Healthcare Costs appeared first on MedCity News.