Immigrant Advocate: Revoking Dreamers’ Health Insurance Access Will Impact Providers and Patients
An estimated 750,000 to 2 million people would lose health insurance with proposed rule, with the potential to further burden EDs
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Where is Pediatric Innovation Making an Impact?
Pediatric innovation in mental health is the theme of the INVEST Digital Health Pitch Perfect contest at Pegasus Park in Dallas on September 18. The post Where is Pediatric Innovation Making an Impact? appeared first on MedCity News.
Disrupting the U.S. “Sickcare” System
Real change will come from disrupting the status quo. Advances in AI and a focus on prevention offer a way forward, promising not just financial rewards, but a healthier population, less strain on healthcare, and a future where “healthcare” truly means care. The post Disrupting the U.S. “Sickcare” System appeared first on MedCity News.
Will the Entire NIH be Shut Down?
If you rely on federal grants as your sole means of support, you’re tying your destiny to forces outside your control. There are other roads to success in health and medical research. By pursuing them, you might gain more freedom, fewer administrative hurdles, and the chance to save lives faster. The post Will the Entire…
How Health Systems Can Thrive in Navigating the Specialty Pharmacy Landscape
Specialty pharmacies must meet complex requirements, introducing administrative requirements that can be challenging for health systems to manage internally. Here some strategies that can be employed. The post How Health Systems Can Thrive in Navigating the Specialty Pharmacy Landscape appeared first on MedCity News.
Florida Medical Device Maker Exactech Declares Bankruptcy
Exactech, a Florida device manufacturer that faces more than 2,000 state and federal lawsuits from patients who allege the company sold defective hip and knee implants, filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday. The Gainesville-based company said in a statement it was restructuring and would be sold to an investor group of private equity and “alternative asset”…
World Sepsis Day 2024: Focus on Protecting Children from Sepsis
For the last seven years, Get Ahead of Sepsis has encouraged patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals to know the risks, spot the signs and symptoms, and act fast if they suspect sepsis during Sepsis Awareness Month and year-round. Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection can lead to sepsis. Some people…
Revenue cycle management checklist: improve experience & profits
As margins tighten, traditional revenue cycle management strategies are on shaky ground. Many healthcare providers are turning to automation and AI to simplify payments, prevent revenue loss and protect profits. This article breaks down some of the most common revenue cycle management (RCM) challenges facing healthcare leaders and offers a practical checklist to optimize patient…
The ICHRA Moment Is Here — Are You Ready for It?
ICHRA is surging in popularity as an option for employer-sponsored insurance to access the individual market, as employers rethink traditional group plans with unpredictable renewal rates and employees seek personalized healthcare. Here’s a closer look at why investors and politicians are eyeing ICHRA. The post The ICHRA Moment Is Here — Are You Ready for It?…
Journalists Delve Into Effects of Deep Federal Cuts on Public Health
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner and national public health correspondent Amy Maxmen discussed the impact of federal cuts on public health on Connecticut Public Radio’s “The Wheelhouse” on April 9. Click here to hear Rovner and Maxmen on “The Wheelhouse” Rovner also discussed the recent staff cuts and reorganization of the Department…