We must consider the broader social and structural context — recognizing that poverty, social deprivation, and economic instability are not merely relevant factors, but necessary considerations in developing effective, equitable interventions. The post From Transfers to Treatment: Bridging Social Policy and Substance Use Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.
AI can be a highly effective tool for plans aiming to reduce fraud, waste and abuse, but only if it is combined with investigative intelligence. The post AI: A Good Tool to Combat Bad Actors in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
Patient flow automation startup Qventus closed a $105 million Series D financing round. The company’s technology is used by more than 115 hospitals and health systems, including Northwestern Medicine, Banner Health and Allina Health. The post Qventus Snags $105M for Its Patient Flow Automation Tech appeared first on MedCity News.
John Zutter is the CEO of Lantern Care which is a company managing specialty care. It has evolved from a centers of excellence model, and changed its name from Employers Direct earlier this year. The trick is product expansion into the expensive stuff, especially cancer care, infusion and specialty surgery. John has thought a lot…
A recent KFF report showed that in 2024, 79% of counties in the U.S. were highly concentrated for Medicare Advantage, and 18% were very highly concentrated. The post Report: Majority of Medicare Advantage Markets Lack Competition appeared first on MedCity News.
Combining AI-driven insights with tailored care pathways, patients gain access to health coaches, psychologists, and treatment plans, while providers benefit from workflow optimization. The post GVX Venture Studio Launches FusionCare.AI: A One-Stop Shop for Obesity Care at the Future and Health Executive Summit at JPM 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.
Pfizer’s Braftovi received accelerated FDA approval in December as a first-line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer with a particular genetic mutation. The pharma giant now says the drug has hit primary and secondary goals of its Phase 3 clinical trial. The post Pfizer Drug Hits Goals of Colorectal Cancer Study, Clearing Way to Seek Full…
During the coronavirus pandemic, states received a rush of funding from the federal government to bolster their fight against the disease. In many cases, that cash flowed into state and local health departments, fueling a staffing surge to handle, among other things, contact tracing and vaccination efforts. But public health leaders quickly identified a familiar…
Inaccurate provider data is creating a hidden crisis in healthcare by delaying care and driving up costs for both patients and health plans, according to CAQH CEO Sarah Ahmad. Her organization is working to address the issue by improving how provider data is collected and verified on the front end. The post Bad Provider Data…
Hello Patient’s Series A round was led by Scale Venture Partners and included participation from 8VC, Bling Capital, Max Ventures, Remus Capital and FirstLook Partners. The post Hello Patient Secures $22.5M for Conversational AI Solution appeared first on MedCity News.