TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Like most medical offices, the small suite of exam rooms at the PhiferCares Clinic fills daily with patients seeking help with bumps and bruises, sore throats, and stuffy noses. But there’s an important difference about this clinic in central Alabama: No one gets a bill, including for prescriptions. That’s because the clinic…
The proponents of Proposition 35, a November ballot initiative that would create a dedicated stream of funding to provide health care for California’s low-income residents, have assembled an impressive coalition: doctors, hospitals, community clinics, dentists, ambulance companies, several county governments, numerous advocacy groups, big business, and both major political parties. The Yes on Prop 35…
While opioid overdoses have been rising for decades, trends in most recent times provide us a glimmer of hope. NPR reports: For the first time in decades, public health data shows a sudden and hopeful drop in drug overdose deaths across the U.S.“This is exciting,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute On…
In recent years, providers have been increasingly conducting tech pilots to see which solutions can best improve their clinical and operation success. During a panel at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas, healthcare leaders shared their insight on how startups can best serve their provider partners during these pilots. The post 4 Things…
It’s important to get the flu shot each year to protect you and your family from this potentially serious disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot by the end of October. Image 3 reasons to get the flu shot this year: It’s free….
During a panel at the MedCity News INVEST Digital Health conference, three healthcare execs shared advice to startups on how to pitch to employers. They need to know their worth, understand the problem they’re solving, and think about issues globally. The post How Should Healthcare Startups Approach Employers? 3 Execs Weigh In appeared first on…
AAMC says U. of Chicago Medicine and Pritzker School of Medicine embed community engagement into every aspect of medical education, research, and clinical care
Over 25 million people were disenrolled from Medicaid and over 56 million had their coverage renewed, according to KFF’s analysis of the outcomes of the Medicaid unwinding, which nearly all states have now completed.
Using data from the KFF Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker, this analysis reports data on unwinding renewal outcomes through June 2024 and examines Medicaid enrollment changes from February 2020 through May 2024, the most recent federal enrollment data available, nationally and across states.
By acquiring Dermavant, Organon gets Vtama, a drug approved for treating plaque psoriasis. An FDA decision for the topical cream in atopic dermatitis is expected by the end of 2024. The post Organon Gets More Skin in the Game by Acquiring Roivant’s Dermatology Subsidiary appeared first on MedCity News.