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…
On the eastern plains of Colorado, in a county of less than 6,000 people, Lincoln Health runs the only hospital within a 75-minute drive. The facility struggles financially, given its small size and the area’s tiny population. But for over a decade, the Hugo, Colorado-based health system has remained afloat partially thanks to a surprising…
There are a lot of nurse practitioners in the US–over 400,000 (compared to around 900,000 MDs & DOs), and we are training 40,000 a year. But how they are going to be used is not entirely clear. Lynn Rapsilber is an NP whose organization, the National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network, is working to help her…
“My son was diagnosed with congenital CMV, a virus that can cause hearing loss. As part of this diagnosis, he will be required to have routine hearing tests every few months until he is 10 years old. I reached out to you because I wanted to know why my son’s hearing tests weren’t covered by…
With regulatory scrutiny intensifying and the demand for speed, compliance, and clarity growing, understanding the nuanced differences between AI approaches is essential for payers, providers, and patients alike. The post Choosing the Right Methods for the Right AI to Accelerate Prior Authorizations appeared first on MedCity News.
Capital Rx has secured a $400 million investment, including a $252 million Series F round led by Wellington Management and General Catalyst. It is also rebranding as Judi Health to reflect its expansion beyond pharmacy benefits. The post Capital Rx Rebrands as Judi Health After Securing $400M Investment appeared first on MedCity News.
For consumers and clinicians the difference between “FDA-cleared,” “FDA-registered,” and general wellness products is not always obvious. Clear communication about intended use and supporting evidence is essential for maintaining trust. The post Red Light Therapy’s Regulatory Implications appeared first on MedCity News.
In the final days of 2025, governors around the country trumpeted the hundreds of millions of federal dollars they won from a new, $50 billion rural health fund. But plans to spend those nine-digit awards aren’t all warmly received. At least one group of Republican state lawmakers appears to have scuttled an initiative preapproved by…
In this episode, we’re joined by Priyanka Jain, CEO and co-founder of Evvy, a vaginal health company. Jain discusses how Evvy is trying to improve women’s health research and what she hopes to achieve as a founding member of the Milken Institute’s Women’s Health Network. The post MedCity FemFwd: How Evvy Is Advancing Women’s Health…
Jeff Kromrey, de 69 años, se sentará con su hija la próxima vez que lo visite y le enseñará cómo acceder a sus cuentas en Internet en caso que sufra una crisis de salud inesperada. Gayle Williams-Brett, también de 69, planea empezar un proyecto que lleva meses posponiendo: organizar toda su información financiera. Michael Davis,…