
Moms in Crisis, Jobs Lost: The Human Cost of Trump’s Addiction Funding Cuts
When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in covid-era funds to states in late March, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses. An Indiana organization that employs people in recovery to help peers with substance use disorders and mental illness was forced to lay off three workers. A Texas digital support service for people…

On Healthcare, Trump and Harris Actually Have Some Similarities
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have largely different healthcare policies. However, there are some areas where they have similarities, like healthcare costs. The post On Healthcare, Trump and Harris Actually Have Some Similarities appeared first on MedCity News.

We Need to Nationalize to Prevent Fraud
By MATTHEW HOLT Two weeks ago I wrote an April Fool’s piece that claimed that Elon Musk and DOGE were going to nationalize American health care to save some money. That piece was half-joking but full-serious. If you look at what Musk is complaining about there are two major areas of “waste, fraud and abuse”…

The Convergence of Digital Health and Life Sciences
Despite the challenges of interoperability, regulatory compliance, technology adoption, and data privacy, the benefits of digital health are undeniable. Collaboration between policymakers, clinicians, IT developers, and patients, can help overcome these obstacles. The post The Convergence of Digital Health and Life Sciences appeared first on MedCity News.

AHIP CEO on the Budget Bill: “We Are Very Concerned About the Impact on Coverage”
During AHIP 2025, AHIP executives discussed the impact the proposed budget bill could have on Medicaid and the individual market. The post AHIP CEO on the Budget Bill: “We Are Very Concerned About the Impact on Coverage” appeared first on MedCity News.

No More Band-Aids: Hiring Isn’t the Answer to Burnout
Clinicians drop off early in the pipeline because they receive little context and minimal support. The only way to solve this problem is to create a system that drives long-term retention and workforce stability by supporting clinician well-being. The post No More Band-Aids: Hiring Isn’t the Answer to Burnout appeared first on MedCity News.

Redefining Sleep Health: From PSG Limitations to Next-Generation Solutions
In the past, patient comfort often came at the cost of medical testing. However, the future of sleep monitoring doesn’t have to forgo either, with radar monitoring systems allowing for both a comfortable testing environment and a more accurate reading of sleep health. The post Redefining Sleep Health: From PSG Limitations to Next-Generation Solutions appeared…

Trickle-up Innovation: The Unexpected Benefits of Designing Healthcare from the Bottom Up
What if we placed the needs of the most vulnerable at the heart of healthcare innovation? This isn’t simply about equity; it’s about unleashing a wave of creativity that could transform healthcare for everyone. The post Trickle-up Innovation: The Unexpected Benefits of Designing Healthcare from the Bottom Up appeared first on MedCity News.

Can Medicaid’s Popularity Shield It From the Budget Ax?
Congressional lawmakers are facing tricky arithmetic as they hammer out a budget plan to finance President Donald Trump’s agenda. Republicans need to free up roughly $4 trillion to pay for renewing Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, which expire at the end of the year. Trump has vowed not to touch the costliest government programs, including Medicare…