RFK Jr.: Autism Is an Epidemic
HHS Secretary states that the cause of autism will become clear in September
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How has the Burden of Chronic Diseases in the U.S. and Peer Nations Changed Over Time?
Chronic, non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and make up 8 of the 10 top causes of death in the U.S. Across several chronic diseases, the U.S. has a higher burden of illness than peer nations. The reasons why are complex and include differences in how health care is managed, poverty, diet…More
The Effect of Delaying the Selection of Small Molecule Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
In a new Trump administration executive order, the Secretary of HHS is directed to work with Congress to implement a change in law to delay negotiation of so-called “small molecule” drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for an additional 4 years. This brief analyzes how many of the drugs previously…
Project Bread Teams With Mass. Medicaid ACOs on Food Insecurity
Project Bread CEO Erin McAleer describes learnings as MassHealth’s Health-Related Social Needs program moves from pilot to broader roll-out
First Quarter Sees Record-Breaking Number of Ransomware Attacks
Cybersecurity firms indicate that the healthcare industry remains a top target for ransomware groups
How States Verify Citizenship and Immigration Status in Medicaid
This brief describes federal citizenship and immigration status eligibility and eligibility verification requirements for Medicaid. Eligibility for federally-funded coverage under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program is limited to U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present immigrants.
Healthcare’s Robotic Renaissance: Meeting Future Demands
From the operating room to the front desk, robotics are now being integrated into a variety of applications with the purpose of freeing up time and services for healthcare workers to do what they do best, patient care. The post Healthcare’s Robotic Renaissance: Meeting Future Demands appeared first on MedCity News.
How the Healthcare Industry Can Soften Blow from Medicaid Cuts
By adopting a fresh approach that places the right people in the right programs, including AI-enabled enrollment, health plans, the healthcare industry will be in a better position to weather impending federal cuts – and maybe even end up better for it. The post How the Healthcare Industry Can Soften Blow from Medicaid Cuts appeared…
How Can Fintech Make it Easier for Early Stage Life Science Companies to Grow?
[Sponsored] A webinar on May 8th will explore how a banking platform approach could be a resource for the needs of entrepreneurs across biotech, diagnostics, and other life science companies. The post How Can Fintech Make it Easier for Early Stage Life Science Companies to Grow? appeared first on MedCity News.
10 Things to Know About Rural Hospitals
This brief explores data about rural hospitals’ financial health and stability at a time when Congress is considering potential federal budget cuts. It examines the prevalence of rural hospitals, their characteristics and finances, federal support for these facilities, and the potential impact of reductions in Medicaid and Medicare spending that are under consideration.