Report: One-Third of US Rural Hospitals Are at Risk of Closing
Many at-risk hospitals are burdened with debt and lack sufficient assets, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform
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Governance Process Leads to Smooth Epic Transition at Mount Nittany Health
Diane Hunt, M.D., chief health information officer, discusses treating the transition as a health system project rather than just an IT project
Alternative Health Plan Designs Are Reshaping Employer Benefits
Alternative health plan designs represent much more than a passing trend. They are actively testing long-standing assumptions about how benefits should be structured, delivered, and experienced. The post Alternative Health Plan Designs Are Reshaping Employer Benefits appeared first on MedCity News.
Passive Immunization: The Expanding Role of Monoclonal Antibodies in Preventive Medicine
For governments and health systems, monoclonal antibodies represent not just another drug class, but a strategic shift toward precision prevention. The post Passive Immunization: The Expanding Role of Monoclonal Antibodies in Preventive Medicine appeared first on MedCity News.
Preparing Healthcare Networks For The Vulnerability Flood
We’re entering uncharted territory if bad actors can both launch zero-days and exploit unaddressed backdoors with new efficiency. This is why teams need to unify their network structure and better forecast what they’re up against. The post Preparing Healthcare Networks For The Vulnerability Flood appeared first on MedCity News.
Inflammation Startup Bionyra Launches With $165M and Ex-Sanofi Exec at the Helm
Bionyra Pharma’s pipeline includes two drugs that target the signaling protein TL1A, alone and as part of a combination approach to treat inflammatory disorders. The startup’s launch makes it a contender in an emerging drug class that includes late-clinical assets from Merck, Roche, and partners Sanofi and Teva Pharmaceuticals. The post Inflammation Startup Bionyra Launches…
Indiana Takes On Powerful Hospitals by Capping Prices They Charge Employers
Tired of watching its employers struggle to afford the cost of healthcare, Republican-controlled Indiana is trying a traditionally liberal tactic to control costs: setting government price controls on hospitals. Under a law enacted last year, five of Indiana’s largest nonprofit hospital systems cannot charge patients covered by job-based health plans more than an established price…
How Is Mayo Clinic Using AI in Its Revenue Cycle?
Mayo Clinic is deploying AI across its revenue cycle operations, but revenue cycle chair Todd Manion said he’s skeptical that these functions will be fully automated anytime soon. The post How Is Mayo Clinic Using AI in Its Revenue Cycle? appeared first on MedCity News.
Is It Likely That the WISeR Model Will be Repealed?
Congressional Democrats are seeking to repeal the controversial WISeR model, but experts are unsure if their efforts will succeed. The post Is It Likely That the WISeR Model Will be Repealed? appeared first on MedCity News.
Dying Without a Safety Net
America funds the crisis. It’s time to fund the care that prevents it. The post Dying Without a Safety Net appeared first on MedCity News.