Cedar Evolves Platform as Patient Financial Pressures Increase
Florian Otto, CEO and co-founder of Cedar, says the company initially focused on transparency and convenience, but now also addresses affordability for patients
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From Executive Perk to Employee Retention Strategy: Why Concierge Medicine and/or Direct Primary Care Is Now a Business Essential
With staffing shortages, historic burnout, and rising costs, concierge medicine — and direct primary care (DPC) — have moved from the margins into the middle of the retention conversation. The post From Executive Perk to Employee Retention Strategy: Why Concierge Medicine and/or Direct Primary Care Is Now a Business Essential appeared first on MedCity News.
Section 1115 Waiver Watch: Medicaid Pre-Release Services for People Who Are Incarcerated
In April 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance encouraging states to apply for a new Section 1115 demonstration opportunity to test transition-related strategies to support community reentry for people who are incarcerated. As of August 19, 2024, CMS has approved Section 1115 reentry waiver requests from 11 states, while 13…
Inside Town Hall Ventures’ New $440M Fund
Town Hall Ventures launched its fourth fund, targeting $440 million to back startups using AI to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations. The post Inside Town Hall Ventures’ New $440M Fund appeared first on MedCity News.
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Starting To Feel the Shutdown’s Bite
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A…
Compass Healthcare Named to Training Magazine’s 2026 MVP Awards for 6th Consecutive Year
Compass Healthcare has been named one of Training Magazine’s MVP Award winners, a recognition that honors leading organizations for excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. “We are honored to be recognized again this year,” said Jennifer Klach, Director of Learning and Development with Compass Healthcare. “At the heart of our organization is a deep commitment to our people – it’s one of our core values. We invest…
Maine Family Planning Faces Service Cuts Due to Federal Funding Loss
Medicaid cuts cause Maine Family Planning to shut down primary care services
The Art of Political Jiu-Jitsu: Project 2025 and Donald Trump
By MIKE MAGEE Funny think about that Project 2025’s “Mandate for Leadership.” Trump declared in this week’s debate, “I know nothing about it.” But in addition to the vast majority of authors and editors of the document having served in the prior Trump administration, the former President’s name is mentioned in the 887 page document…
How to Fix the Paradox of Primary Care
By MATTHEW HOLT If health policy wonks believe anything it’s that primary care is a good thing. In theory we should all have strong relationships with our primary care doctors. They should navigate us around the health system and be arriving on our doorsteps like Marcus Welby MD when needed. Wonks like me believe that…
How Health System Leaders Are Responding to Medicare Advantage Pressures
Consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal’s Travis Sherman describes how five structural pressures are reshaping MA participation