This issue brief analyzes the role that immigrants play in the hospital workforce, overall and by occupation and state. Immigrants account for about one in six hospital workers, including among clinical and nonclinical workers.
William Lopez remembers clearly the day in June 2017 when he says he was asked to call the spouse of a college friend who had just died and ask for her eyes. The spouse hadn’t responded to calls from other employees at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, he said. As Lopez recalled, his supervisor…
With open enrollment less than a month away, a new KFF analysis suggests that the vast majority of the nation’s 67 million Medicare beneficiaries will not shop around among the coverage options for 2025 or switch plans. It’s a decision that could have a significant impact on enrollees’ coverage and costs. The analysis of federal…More
At Compass One Healthcare, sustainable practices are embedded in everything we do. Once again, we’re proud to celebrate that many of our hospital partners have been recognized with 2025 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards, including honors like the Circles of Excellence, Greenhealth Emerald, and Partner for Change Awards. These awards are more than just recognition, they’re a reflection of…
What percentage of people are covered by Medicaid in your state? Our State Medicaid fact sheets provide a snapshot with key data for Medicaid in every state related to current coverage, access, and financing, as well as a politics section for each state.
This brief looks at changes to Marketplace plans recently finalized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that may incentivize insurers to make their plans less generous. With less generous plans, consumers could face higher out-of-pocket costs, though those who don’t qualify for premium tax credits could see lower premiums.
Astellas Pharma still looks to grow in cancer with a pipeline that includes internally developed programs that could stand out in oncology. But the drugmaker sees additional growth opportunities in ophthalmology and neuromuscular disorders, Chief Medical Officer Tadaaki Taniguci said. The post Astellas Exec Talks Dealmaking and Pipeline Strategy in Cancer, Gene Therapy & More…
House Republicans have passed a reconciliation package (the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”) that would make significant changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces and increase the number of people without health insurance by an estimated 10.9 million. This analysis estimates state-level increases in the number of uninsured people due to this…
GoodRx announced a new e-commerce solution starting with over-the-counter birth control pill Opill. It also is offering new affordability programs for menopause medications with Pfizer. The post GoodRx Expands Women’s Health Options with New Birth Control and Menopause Offerings appeared first on MedCity News.
Health systems across the country are launching enterprise-wide deployments of AI-powered clinical documentation tools. Hospital leaders agree that this technology reduces physician burnout, as well as allows physicians to have more meaningful and productive interactions with patients. The post Which Clinical Documentation AI Tools Are Health Systems Using? appeared first on MedCity News.