Remote Monitoring Coalition Warns of Disruption From CMS Rule
Stakeholders argue that proposed rule would cause disruption for over 1 million Medicare beneficiaries who rely on remote monitoring to manage chronic conditions
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Why Are Some Rural Hospitals Saying No To RHTP Funding?
Some rural hospital leaders are hesitant to even apply for CMS Rural Health Transformation funds because they lack the administrative resources to apply, manage reporting requirements and demonstrate long-term results. And failure to meet those requirements could jeopardize continued funding or trigger repayment.
Before You Sign That AI Contract: 7 Questions Every Healthcare CFO Should Ask
Here’s how finance leaders can evaluate AI investments in revenue cycle management before committing budget, and the risk exposure most vendor pitches leave out. The post Before You Sign That AI Contract: 7 Questions Every Healthcare CFO Should Ask appeared first on MedCity News.
The Medicare GLP-1 Discount Has One Big Catch: Some Sick Patients Don’t Qualify
In January, Jeff La Marca got a prescription for the popular weight loss drug Zepbound. But he couldn’t afford the $750 monthly price tag. Then Medicare launched an 18-month pilot program that offers GLP-1 medications to some enrollees for only $50 a month. La Marca thought he might finally be able to afford the drug….
Where Florida’s Gun Violence Exacts Its Biggest Toll on Black and Latino Children
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Just west of the St. Johns River, which divides this sprawling city racially and economically, 2-year-old A’mahri Robinson was murdered in his mother’s arms. Ladonna Johnson was rocking A’mahri to sleep in March when he was shot in the head with a gun she kept for protection. A’mahri loved going outdoors and…
4 Patients Injured After Drug Mix-Up at Ascension Hospital in Nashville
A pharmacy error at an Ascension hospital in Nashville left four joint replacement patients injected with potassium phosphate instead of spinal anesthetic. The mix-up paralyzed one patient and harmed the other three. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now probing the case. The post 4 Patients Injured After Drug Mix-Up at Ascension Hospital in Nashville…
Deloitte: Large Companies’ Run at Margin Gains Could Trip Over Affordability Hurdle
About half of CFOs told the consulting firm they plan to lean on revenue gains in coming years, up from about 30 percent in recent years.
Amazon Taps Expressable for Health Benefits Connector
Expressable has joined Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector to help families access virtual speech therapy through their insurance. The post Amazon Taps Expressable for Health Benefits Connector appeared first on MedCity News.
Roche Gains Rights to Hanmi Obesity Drug That Reduces Fat, Preserves Muscle
Hanmi Pharmaceutical’s drug is designed to activate a receptor in skeletal muscle to both increase muscle mass and reduce fat. This engineered peptide gives Roche a clinical-stage asset that addresses a different target than the other obesity drugs in its pipeline. The post Roche Gains Rights to Hanmi Obesity Drug That Reduces Fat, Preserves Muscle…
A Partnership-driven Approach to Waste and Abuse Prevention
[Sponsored] Discover how payers can shift from costly post-payment recovery to intentional prevention through data-driven oversight, accountability, and partnership. The post A Partnership-driven Approach to Waste and Abuse Prevention appeared first on MedCity News.