[Sponsored] Selecting a specialist in spine care requires careful evaluation. If you are looking for an experienced spine specialist in Hershey or the surrounding area, consider these top three practices. The post The Best 3 Spine Specialists in Hershey, PA appeared first on MedCity News.
This analysis examines the recent growth of Medicare Advantage as a share of hospital inpatient days. Medicare Advantage rose from 13% to 25% of all inpatient days from 2015 to 2023, although there was wide variation among hospitals.
El invierno pasado, Amber Wingler comenzó a recibir una serie de mensajes cada vez más urgentes del hospital local de Columbia, Missouri, informándole que la atención médica de su familia podría verse afectada pronto. MU Health Care, donde practican la mayoría de los médicos que utiliza su familia, estaba inmerso en una disputa contractual con…
Desde 2022, entre tantos otros mamíferos, ha habido más de 80 casos confirmados de gatos domésticos con gripe aviar: generalmente gatos de granero que vivían en granjas lecheras, gatos salvajes y mascotas que pasan tiempo al aire libre y probablemente la contrajeron al cazar roedores o aves silvestres enfermas. Ahora, un pequeño pero creciente número…
Two U.S. representatives have introduced the Prompt and Fair Pay Act, a bipartisan bill that would require Medicare Advantage plans to reimburse providers at least the same rates as traditional Medicare, as well as pay claims more promptly. Providers and industry groups have welcomed the proposal, citing mounting financial strain and growing concerns over care…
FIRE1 raised $120 million for its Norm system — a heart failure monitor implant that seeks to keep patients out of the hospital. The post Irish Startup Snags $120M for Heart Failure Implant appeared first on MedCity News.
Oral contraceptives are the most commonly used method of reversible contraception in the U.S. In July 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive pill to become available over the counter (OTC) without a doctor’s prescription. This issue brief provides an overview of OTC oral contraceptives and laws and policies related to insurance…
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds potential to forecast and predict where hospital leaders should direct limited resources such as clinicians, staff, and beds to improve operational efficiency and drive better patient outcomes. The post How AI Can Help Hospitals Overcome Patient Flow Barriers appeared first on MedCity News.
WHO has declared monkeypox or Mpox a global emergency and pandemic, given the recent outbreak in multiple countries across the world. The Mpox virus is native to Africa, but 2022-2023 has seen Mpox outbreaks in more than 110 countries. A highly infectious disease, Mpox has already infected over 1 lakh people and has already claimed…
GLP-1 medications are transforming how we think about chronic disease management and, more importantly, prevention. Ongoing research has found them to be effective in the prevention or treatment of diabetes, heart attacks and strokes, kidney disease, liver disease, sleep apnea, and more. The post Diabetes Eradication? The New Chronic Condition Care Playbook and How GLP-1s…