California enfrenta barreras al querer frenar redadas del ICE en entornos de salud
En los últimos meses, agentes federales han acampado en el vestíbulo de un hospital del…
California enfrenta barreras al querer frenar redadas del ICE en entornos de salud
En los últimos meses, agentes federales han acampado en el vestíbulo de un hospital del sur de California, custodiado a pacientes detenidos —algunos de ellos esposados— en habitaciones de hospital y perseguido a un jardinero inmigrante hasta dentro de un centro quirúrgico. Agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) también se han…
Heard at HLTH: Healthcare Executives Share Views on AI from Clinical Decision Support to OR Efficiency and Streamlining the Payment Experience
[Sponsored] MedCity News Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar and Reporter Marissa Plescia interviewed health tech executives at HLTH 2025. The post Heard at HLTH: Healthcare Executives Share Views on AI from Clinical Decision Support to OR Efficiency and Streamlining the Payment Experience appeared first on MedCity News.
California Faces Limits as It Directs Health Facilities To Push Back on Immigration Raids
In recent months, federal agents have camped out in the lobby of a Southern California hospital, guarded detained patients — sometimes shackled — in hospital rooms, and chased an immigrant landscaper into a surgical center. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have also shown up at community clinics. Health providers say that officers have tried…
Refugees Will Be Among the First To Lose Food Stamps Under Federal Changes
CLARKSTON, Ga. — After fleeing the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, Antoinette landed in the Atlanta area last November and began to find her footing with federal help. Separated from her adult children and grieving her husband’s death in the war, she started a job packing boxes in a warehouse, making just enough to cover…
The Quiet Collapse of America’s Reproductive Health Safety Net
In late October, Maine Family Planning announced three rural clinics in northern Maine would close by month’s end. These primary care and reproductive health clinics served about 800 patients, many uninsured or on Medicaid. “People don’t realize how much these clinics hold together the local health system until they’re gone,” said George Hill, the group’s…
A Comprehensive Examination of Primary Care Disparities in California: Navigating the Abyss
By SUHANA MISHRA Residing in the often overlooked San Joaquin Valley, I’ve personally felt the impact of the shortage of primary care physicians. My family struggled to access basic medical attention for common illnesses like the flu. Getting local doctor appointments wasn’t just difficult—it often meant resorting to urgent care or driving long distances for…
FDA Proposes Dropping Clinical Trial Requirements to Bring Biosimilars to Market More Quickly
Generic drugs don’t need lengthy clinical trials to support a submission seeking FDA approval. The regulator now proposes ending this testing requirement for biosimilars, products that reference complex biologic medicines. The post FDA Proposes Dropping Clinical Trial Requirements to Bring Biosimilars to Market More Quickly appeared first on MedCity News.
Samsung Health, HealthTap Launch Virtual Primary Care Partnership
HealthTap and Samsung Health have partnered to offer virtual primary and urgent care within the Samsung Health app. The post Samsung Health, HealthTap Launch Virtual Primary Care Partnership appeared first on MedCity News.
2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey
The 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey came out last week. Here are some key findings: Premium costs The average annual premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance in 2025 are $9,325 for single coverage and $26,993 for family coverage. Over the last year, the average single premium increased by 5% and the average family premium increased by…
Mayo Clinic-Backed Corvus Launches to Fix the Surgical Referrals Process
Corvus, a Chicago-based startup aiming to simplify the surgical referrals process, announced its launch. The company’s AI platform helps healthcare teams manage inbound surgical referrals more efficiently, ensuring patients are routed to the right treatment while also optimizing operating room utilization. The post Mayo Clinic-Backed Corvus Launches to Fix the Surgical Referrals Process appeared first…
