AI Can Improve Bedside Manner, Training Healthcare’s Human Skills
For healthcare facilities, AI-driven soft skill training is gaining traction in light of critical staffing…
AI Can Improve Bedside Manner, Training Healthcare’s Human Skills
For healthcare facilities, AI-driven soft skill training is gaining traction in light of critical staffing shortages and the need for more emotionally intelligent personnel. The post AI Can Improve Bedside Manner, Training Healthcare’s Human Skills appeared first on MedCity News.
How and Where to Apply for a Covered California Health Insurance Plan
[Sponsored] Health for California removes guesswork from applying to insurance plans by offering digital tools, guided steps and expert assistance designed for clarity and accuracy. The post How and Where to Apply for a Covered California Health Insurance Plan appeared first on MedCity News.
South Carolina’s Measles Outbreak Shows Chilling Effect of Vaccine Misinformation
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. — Near the back corner of the local library’s parking lot, largely out of view from the main road, the South Carolina Department of Public Health opened a pop-up clinic in early November, offering free measles vaccines to adults and children. Spartanburg County, in South Carolina’s Upstate region, has been fighting a…
After Shutdown, Federal Employees Face New Uncertainty: Affording Health Insurance
Larry Humphreys, a retired Federal Emergency Management Agency worker in Moultrie, Georgia, says he and his wife won’t be traveling much next year after their monthly health insurance premium payment increases more than 40%, to $938. Humphreys, 68, feels betrayed by the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. “As federal employees we sacrificed good salaries in…
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Results: 2027
Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the results from the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for Initial Price Applicability Year (IPAY) 2027 (press release). What was the average reduction in drug prices? Across the 15 drugs included in the 2027 negotiation, on average, drug prices fell by 62% (median: 63%); accounting…
FamilyWell Health Lands $8M to Grow Women’s Mental Health Support
FamilyWell’s financing was led by New Markets Venture Partners and included participation from .406 Ventures, GreyMatter Capital, The Alix Foundation, The Donna Fund and The Lee Foundation. The post FamilyWell Health Lands $8M to Grow Women’s Mental Health Support appeared first on MedCity News.
Boise’s Leading Sedation Dentistry Practices: A Comprehensive Guide
[Sponsored] Idaho’s position as one of the country’s leaders in oral health is a testament to the active collaboration between the state’s health care professionals. The post Boise’s Leading Sedation Dentistry Practices: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on MedCity News.
Abbott’s $23B Bet on Exact Sciences: Bold Move or Risky Gamble?
Abbott’s $23 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences positions the company to become a major player in cancer diagnostics. Experts think the deal makes strategic sense, as it offers higher margins and a broader commercial scale — but questions remain about long-term growth amid rising competition and the challenges of integrating a patient-focused, tech-heavy business. The…
What the Health? From KFF Health News: Trump Almost Unveils a Health Plan
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A…
Katie D’Amico, Carequest–Integrating Oral Health into Medical Care
Katie D‘Amico is the VP of Innovation at Carequest, a non-profit that supports oral health–she’s a big proponent on its integration with medical care. At HLTH in October 2025 she took me on a brief tour of innovation in dental care and oral health. We had a quick look at the ability to test collagen…
