Ascension’s Data Breach Affects Millions
Review of individuals’ data that may have been involved in ransomware attack has been completed
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Readers Scrutinize Federal Cuts and Medical Debt
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. Trump Team’s Rhetoric Doesn’t Match Actions The recent KFF Health News article “Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.’s NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States That Backed Trump” (April 17) struck a nerve….
Opportunity for Growth: One Leader Looks to Rewire the Patient Experience
At Frederick Health in Maryland, a determination to move forward into the future
This Device Could Prevent Lung Biopsy’s Most Common — and Costly — Complication
Selio Medical developed an FDA-cleared hydrogel device that seals CT-guided lung biopsy punctures before they can cause pneumothorax — a collapsed lung complication that affects up to a third of the 800,000+ such biopsies performed annually in the U.S. The post This Device Could Prevent Lung Biopsy’s Most Common — and Costly — Complication appeared…
PHTI: How Purchasers Can Implement Performance-Based Contracting with Digital Health Solutions
PHTI released a playbook guiding purchasers on how to implement performance-based contracts for digital health solutions, focusing on payment models, outcomes and accountability. The post PHTI: How Purchasers Can Implement Performance-Based Contracting with Digital Health Solutions appeared first on MedCity News.
Teens, Drugs, and Overdose: Contrasting Pre-Pandemic and Current Trends
This brief analyzes the latest CDC data on adolescent overdose deaths, finding that from 2022 to 2023, there was a small reduction in overdose fatalities among adolescents (from 721 to 708 deaths). Additionally, the synthetic opioid, fentanyl, has largely driven the increase in adolescent drug fatalities since the pandemic began, accounting for 76% of these…
Healthcare Has Outgrown Geography – Why Navigation Must Evolve in the Virtual Era
For payers, that means the work ahead is not simply contracting with virtual providers — it’s rebuilding the infrastructure that builds trust as members find the right care for them. Here are three elements that need rethinking. The post Healthcare Has Outgrown Geography – Why Navigation Must Evolve in the Virtual Era appeared first on…
5 Key Companies Hiring Scientific Sales Reps
[Sponsored] As a medical or clinical professional, you possess a highly valuable skill set. The post 5 Key Companies Hiring Scientific Sales Reps appeared first on MedCity News.
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Oversight of PBMs
A bipartisan Senate bill would boost transparency and oversight of pharmacy benefit managers by changing how they’re paid, expanding reporting requirements and strengthening protections for pharmacies and taxpayers. The post Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Oversight of PBMs appeared first on MedCity News.
RFK Jr. Cancels Nearly $500M in mRNA Vaccine Contracts
The HHS Secretary has canceled contracting for the development of multiple vaccines