CDC Allocates $176M to Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure
Funding will help partners increase the capability of the public health workforce to deliver essential services, improve organizational and systems capacity
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Why Accessible, Worldwide Biomanufacturing Solutions are Paramount
Precision medicine relies on understanding how differences affect drug response. Researchers can develop more precise treatments that are effective for more patients when prioritizing diversity. The post Why Accessible, Worldwide Biomanufacturing Solutions are Paramount appeared first on MedCity News.
A Few Rural Towns Are Bucking the Trend and Building New Hospitals
There’s a new morning ritual in Pinedale, Wyoming, a town of about 2,000 nestled against the Wind River Mountains. Friends and neighbors in the oil- and gas-rich community “take their morning coffee and pull up” to watch workers building the county’s first hospital, said Kari DeWitt, the project’s public relations director. “I think it’s just…
Democratic Hopefuls Fault GOP Incumbents for Anti-Abortion Records in Congress
In a campaign ad this month, Derek Tran, a Democrat from Orange County, California, blasted his opponent, Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel, for supporting a national abortion ban and voting to limit access to birth control. Democratic challenger Will Rollins also called out his rival, Rep. Ken Calvert, and “MAGA extremists” in an ad last…
Red Alert about Red Buttons
By KIM BELLARD In a week where, say, the iconic brand Tupperware declared bankruptcy and University of Michigan researchers unveiled a squid-inspired screen that doesn’t use electronics, the most startling stories have been about, of all things, pagers and walkie-talkies. Now, most of us don’t think much about either pagers or walkie-talkies these days, and…
How Health Systems Can Bridge Gaps in Health Equity
To effectively address health disparities, organizations must implement health equity strategies that target systemic barriers and root causes. Here are strategies that can help drive comprehensive, system-wide change. The post How Health Systems Can Bridge Gaps in Health Equity appeared first on MedCity News.
MedCity Pivot Podcast: How AI Can Help in Cancer
Dr. Timothy Showalter talks about how AI can be a powerful force in recommending treatment for cancer patients. He is Artera’s chief medical officer and the company has built a digital pathology tool for prostate cancer patients. The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: How AI Can Help in Cancer appeared first on MedCity News.
BetterHelp, Talkiatry Collaborate To Offer Psychiatric Services to Employers
Through a new partnership, employees of BetterHelp’s employer clients can access Talkiatry’s psychiatry services on an in-network basis at no extra cost. The post BetterHelp, Talkiatry Collaborate To Offer Psychiatric Services to Employers appeared first on MedCity News.
What are the new CMS Star Ratings Measures for 2025?
My FTI colleagues Mark Van Ert and Krunal Patel summarize some of the new quality measures that will be incorporated into the 2025 CMS Star Ratings that are used to evaluate Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The CMS Star Ratings are very important as CMS payments to MA plans is expected to increase by 3.7% or…
Unpacking the Epic-Particle Health Dispute: When It Started, What’s Being Alleged & What It Means for the Industry
Following a months-long dispute, data platform Particle Health filed an antitrust lawsuit against Epic, alleging that the EHR giant is using its dominance in the market to prevent competition in the payer platform space. Particle believes the lawsuit is an “unprecedented challenge” to Epic’s market power, while Epic thinks the startup’s claims are “baseless.” The…