The recently passed House budget resolution targets cuts to Medicaid of up to $880 billion or more over a decade to help pay for tax cuts. Major cuts to Medicaid may impact coverage for the almost 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries (12.2 million) who are also enrolled in Medicaid.
HTI-4 rule adds a new certification criterion enabling prescriber access to prescription benefit information at the point of care
A paper by Campbell et al. (2024) provides some guidance. The authors developed a series of recommendations based on literature review, expert interviews and an expert workshop in order to support consistent and transparent evaluation and use of validated family spillover effects in health technology assessments (HTA) and cost-effectiveness analyses (CEA). The expert panel consisted…
Successful organizations are transforming their operations to create a single experience so that no matter how they get in touch, consumers feel more confident that the organization “knows” them — and respects their time. The post A Unified Platform Is Essential To Boost The Customer Experience In Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
Patient engagement still has a long way to go, and hinges on patient access. According to the 2024 Experian State of Patient Access survey, just 28% of patients feel access has improved since the previous years. However, more than half (51%) feel it has remained static. Today’s patients are tech-savvy and have access to more…
GoodRx launched Community Link, a new cost-plus pricing program that allows independent pharmacies to contract directly with GoodRx. The post GoodRx Unveils Cost-Plus Model for Independent Pharmacies appeared first on MedCity News.
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Frank Wampol had a dark realization when he came across some alarming data a few years ago: Over 5,000 male construction workers die from suicide annually —…
Tucker Jette lives for gaming, but like so many other recent high school graduates, he’s had to come to terms with the reality that he can’t make a living playing video games. And while he may not know yet exactly what he wants to do for a living, said Jette’s mother, Jessie Sather, he does…
Randy Bolyga, founder CEO of RXNT, built his medical software company without venture capital, relying instead on SBA loans and a conservative, cash-positive growth strategy. He believes many venture capital-backed healthcare startups fail because they chase rapid growth without sustainable business models or a deep understanding of the market. The post Why One Healthcare Founder…
[Sponsored] Discover what tools are essential for efficient, safe surgical extractions in today’s health care landscape, from elevators to forceps and beyond. The post The Top Surgical Instruments Needed for Extractions appeared first on MedCity News.