Hospital margins improved in June as revenue gains outpaced patient volume — but Kaufman Hall’s latest data shows that financial gaps between high- and low-performing organizations persist, with increasing expenses and bad debt threatening long-term stability. The post Hospital Margins Grow, Yet Bad Debt & Expenses Continue to Climb appeared first on MedCity News.
Noom recently launched a microdosing program for GLP-1s. However, some are concerned about the use of compounded GLP-1s in this program, as they are not FDA-approved. The post GLP-1s Come With High Price Tags and Major Side Effects. Could Microdosing Be the Answer? appeared first on MedCity News.
Even with venture capital fundraising slowing down, Hatteras Venture Partners was able to close two new funds for investments in seed- and early-stage companies. We also have a recap of recent financings in the biotech sector. The post In Tough Climate for Raising Money, VC Firm Hatteras Secures $200M for Two New Funds appeared first…
Health plan sponsors have more flexibility and opportunities than before to improve healthcare access and steer their workforce toward high-quality, high-value care. The post Telehealth Safe Harbor Is A Win-Win For Workers And Employers appeared first on MedCity News.
We must continuously improve our education system, spanning from classroom to continued education, with vetted techniques that acknowledge the chaos and complexity of the healthcare environment. Learning by doing — our version of emergency weather drills — must happen before the storm hits, not during it. The post Why Nurse Competency Training Should Mirror Weather…
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees’ reaction to a deadly shooting at the agency’s Atlanta office on CBS News 24/7’s “The Daily Report” on Aug. 11. Click here to watch Gounder on “The Daily Report.” KFF Health News Southern correspondent Sam Whitehead discussed how President Donald…
Some large health systems are experimenting with selling their internal capabilities — such as IT support, revenue cycle management and call center operations — to smaller hospitals as a new revenue stream. While the approach is still rare, it has the potential to help health systems monetize their expertise and infrastructure, one healthcare consultant said….
Employers are projecting a median 10% increase in healthcare costs for 2026, driven largely by high claims and specialty drug expenses, according to a recent survey. The post Why Employers Predict a 10% Increase in Healthcare Costs for 2026 appeared first on MedCity News.
As they move into adulthood, many young Americans face a unique and daunting challenge: finding their own health insurance by the time they turn 26. The lucky ones are covered through their jobs. But in an age of gig employment, more are falling off the “26 insurance cliff” and landing hard. For a project produced…
Pfizer’s inclacumab did not beat a placebo in a Phase 3 test in sickle cell disease. The trial failure comes nearly a year after Pfizer voluntarily withdrew Oxbryta from the market after tests showed higher rates of complications and deaths for that sickle cell disease drug. The post Pfizer Gets Another Dose of Disappointment as…