By MIKE MAGEE The leaders of America’s scientific community seem genuinely surprised by the actions of the past three weeks. They expected to be spared the wrath of Trump because they believed that “Americans of all political persuasions have respect for science and celebrate its breakthroughs.” Maybe so. But that is an inadequate defense against a…
Through the convergence of proactive policy, advanced technology and strategic public-private partnerships, we can achieve this “no wrong door” vision and deliver a connected, streamlined social safety net that’s more efficient, economical, and effective. Here’s how. The post No Wrong Door: How Policy, Technology & Partnerships Can Power a Connected Social Safety Net appeared first…
Amid the challenges of adulthood, one rite of passage is unique to the United States: the need to find your own health insurance by the time you turn 26. That is the age at which the Affordable Care Act declares that young adults generally must get off their family’s plan and figure out their coverage…
New research found that most healthcare CFOs anticipate minimal financial gains this year due to high labor costs and insufficient payer rates. While providers are leveraging more data to improve financial planning, persistent challenges like wage pressures, recruiting difficulties and payers’ increasing use of technology to deny claims continue to strain margins. The post Labor…
The AMA has launched a new Center for Digital Health and AI to ensure physicians are actively involved in shaping how emerging technologies are integrated into healthcare. The post AMA Unveils Center for Digital Health and AI to Elevate Physician Voice in Tech appeared first on MedCity News.
Luminai raised $38 million in Series B funding to scale its AI platform that automates healthcare administrative workflows. The company is working with Cleveland Clinic to expand the use of its system across high-volume processes, starting with referral management. The post Luminai Raises $38M With Cleveland Clinic Using Its AI for Hospital Operations appeared first…
BenevolentAI said it will still develop its internally discovered drugs, but will now seek partners for them earlier in their development. Going forward, BenevolentAI will focus on making its AI technologies available to support the drug R&D efforts of its partners. The post AI Biotech BenevolentAI Restructures Again, This Time to Return to Its TechBio…
Report reflects that the data exchange capabilities of behavioral health and social service providers left out of HITECH funding lag significantly behind traditional healthcare organizations
If Congress passes the reconciliation bill with the Finance Committee provision, 22 states might have to reduce their provider taxes on either hospitals or managed care organizations, cutting a key source of state Medicaid funding in those states. This policy watch explains how the Finance Committee provision would reduce states’ Medicaid spending, and the implications…
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. — Near the back corner of the local library’s parking lot, largely out of view from the main road, the South Carolina Department of Public Health opened a pop-up clinic in early November, offering free measles vaccines to adults and children. Spartanburg County, in South Carolina’s Upstate region, has been fighting a…