By ARIEL FRISTOE As the artistic director of Out of Hand Theater, an arts organization that promotes anti-racism, social activism and health equity, I believe the recent appointment of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (RFK) as Secretary to the Department of Health and Human Services is beyond concerning. RFK is not a doctor, nor is he…
This is the title of a recent paper by Jiao et al. (2025). Previous studies (e.g., Goldman et al. 2013, Goldman et al. 2023) have argued for a 3-part pricing model. Under a 3-part pricing model, drugs would come to market quickly under accelerated approval with a relatively lower price. As clinical trials and other…
Mike McSherry discusses digital health investments at UPMC at the annual global health conference
Through the collaboration, Bicycle Health and Wellpath are able to offer virtual opioid use disorder support to those in residential reentry centers. The post Bicycle Health, Wellpath Ink Additional OUD Treatment Contract with Federal Bureau of Prisons appeared first on MedCity News.
At Wednesday’s keynote address for HIMSS25, General Nakasone discussed disruptive technologies
Wegovy will ship directly to eligible patients through NovoCare, an online pharmacy established by Novo Nordisk. The product’s price matches a recent price cut for Zepbound offered by Eli Lilly through its own direct-to-patient online platform. The post Novo Nordisk Launches Lower-Cost Wegovy, Following Eli Lilly Into Direct-to-Patient Sales appeared first on MedCity News.
Those that fail to adapt their workforce strategies will remain stuck in crisis mode, scrambling to fill shifts and struggling to retain nurses in the face of a nursing shortage. But for those willing to welcome change, the opportunity is immense. The post Healthcare’s Workforce Blueprint is Out Of Date. It’s Time For A Change…
[Sponsored] Transitioning to PDPM models significantly shifted the healthcare industry. By replacing the RUG system, healthcare providers cut waste and more accurately reflect the care each patient received. The post How PDPM Optimization Improves Facility Financial Performance appeared first on MedCity News.
AI must navigate highly sensitive, regulated and proprietary data. The big question is: How can healthcare providers securely leverage AI while maintaining trust, privacy and compliance? The post Unlocking AI’s Potential in Healthcare — A Semantic Foundation appeared first on MedCity News.
We explain the role of Medicaid for hospitals, including how much spending on hospital care comes from Medicaid, the share of births covered by the program, and how Medicaid expansion has impacted hospital finances.