Unlocking Healthcare Efficiency Through Standardization and Visibility
How standardizing fragmented workflows can give healthcare leaders the data visibility they need to improve patient access, operations and outcomes.
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Collaborative Care Network Designed to Unite Rural Health Stakeholders
WebMD Ignite, CCS Health and Medicine for the Greater Good bring complementary strengths to rural health platform
Stop Pitching the Institute — Pitch the Stack
Health-tech pilots don’t usually fail because the product is bad. They fail because the system was never wired to absorb it. The post Stop Pitching the Institute — Pitch the Stack appeared first on MedCity News.
In Toss-Up House District, Voters Crave Leadership To Fix Broken Healthcare
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Carlos A. grew up in a family on Medicaid, which made healthcare an afterthought since the public insurance is free for low-income enrollees. But when he received a raise two years ago, he found himself earning too much to qualify for the safety net program. And when he browsed Covered California plans,…
Trump Puts Autistic Kids in the Spotlight and Cuts Agencies Built To Protect Them
At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith’s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do what he loves most: crafts, math, and science. That is, when he isn’t being pulled out of class. Ethan has autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. He was diagnosed with autism in kindergarten after displaying behavior that concerned his…
Her Breast MRI Was Approved, But That Didn’t Mean Her Insurance Would Pay
Last year, Stephanie Halver’s primary care doctor consulted a risk assessment tool to calculate her chances of one day developing breast cancer. Halver, now 43, remembered the likelihood “popped up really high.” That’s partly because Halver’s mother and aunt have had breast cancer. Her age and dense breast tissue also put her at higher risk….
Why Oura’s Sleep-Tracking Lawsuit Is Really About Trust
A new class action lawsuit accuses Oura of overstating its smart ring’s sleep tracking accuracy, arguing the device relies on AI-generated estimates rather than the clinical measurements needed for true sleep staging. The case is reigniting questions about how much precision consumers should expect from AI-powered health wearables. The post Why Oura’s Sleep-Tracking Lawsuit Is…
Business Group on Health: Employer Healthcare Costs Projected to Rise 9.2% in 2027
Employers expect healthcare costs to rise 9.2% in 2027 as they seek ways to curb rising hospital and pharmacy costs. The post Business Group on Health: Employer Healthcare Costs Projected to Rise 9.2% in 2027 appeared first on MedCity News.
J&J’s Imaavy Becomes First FDA-Approved Therapy for Rare Form of Anemia
Johnson & Johnson antibody drug Imaavy expanded its label to include the treatment of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA). Projected to become a blockbuster seller across multiple indications, Imaavy was first approved last year for treating generalized myasthenia gravis. The post J&J’s Imaavy Becomes First FDA-Approved Therapy for Rare Form of Anemia appeared first on…
Remote Monitoring Coalition Warns of Disruption From CMS Rule
Stakeholders argue that proposed rule would cause disruption for over 1 million Medicare beneficiaries who rely on remote monitoring to manage chronic conditions