Delays in Visa Program Threaten Placement of Hundreds of Doctors in Underserved Areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave…
Delays in Visa Program Threaten Placement of Hundreds of Doctors in Underserved Areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn’t rapidly process their visa waiver applications, which have been languishing since the fall and winter, immigration attorneys say. The waiver program, run by the Department of Health and Human Services, allows physicians who…
Gavin Newsom, Early Champion of Single-Payer, Moderates in the Face of Fiscal Limits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In his earliest days in the governor’s office, Democrat Gavin Newsom huddled with his advisers to consider how to realize a key campaign promise: transforming a healthcare system replete with insurance company intermediaries into the nation’s first state-run single-payer model providing comprehensive coverage to all residents, similar to those in Canada and…
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
April has seen a slew of executive hires, promotions and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For instance, Aledade, Humana and Zimmer Biomet named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Novo Nordisk and UnityPoint Health. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs…
Will Tennessee’s PBM Bill Face the Same Fate as Arkansas’ Law?
Tennessee lawmakers recently passed a bill banning PBMs from owning pharmacies in the state, though like a similar Arkansas law, it is expected to face legal challenges if enacted. The post Will Tennessee’s PBM Bill Face the Same Fate as Arkansas’ Law? appeared first on MedCity News.
MedCity FemFwd: Inside Partum Health’s Partnership with UChicago Medicine
In this episode, we’re joined by Meghan Doyle, CEO of Partum Health. We discuss the company’s new partnership that offers 24/7 access to doula support at University of Chicago Medicine Family Birth Center – Hyde Park. The post MedCity FemFwd: Inside Partum Health’s Partnership with UChicago Medicine appeared first on MedCity News.
Avalyn Pharma Takes a Breath to Raise $300M in IPO Cash for Lung Drug Trials
Avalayn Pharma found strong investor interest in its inhalable drugs in development for two types of pulmonary fibrosis, enabling the company to upsize its IPO. Data from two mid-stage studies are expected in 2027. The post Avalyn Pharma Takes a Breath to Raise $300M in IPO Cash for Lung Drug Trials appeared first on MedCity…
The Growing Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care and Implications for Disparities
This brief examines the implications of the growing use of AI for racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care and discusses factors that can help reduce AI-related bias in health care.
Estimating Effectiveness of Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines: The “Test-Negative” Design
This brief summarizes the “test-negative” methodology for estimating the effectiveness of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, noting its strengths and potential limitations. This is the design is used in a CDC-led COVID-19 vaccine study that HHS decided not to publish.
Why Protocol Complexity Keeps Increasing – and How to Fix It
Despite genuine efforts across the industry to reduce protocol complexity, the trend line hasn’t budged. The reasons are partly scientific and operational. And they’re also deeply human. The post Why Protocol Complexity Keeps Increasing – and How to Fix It appeared first on MedCity News.
Repurpose, Don’t Replace: Three Ways Digital Agents Are Improving Phone Access
Technology alone is not the answer to the capacity crisis facing healthcare. But when thoughtfully integrated into care delivery operations, digital tools can help healthcare organizations rebalance workloads and stabilize patient access. The post Repurpose, Don’t Replace: Three Ways Digital Agents Are Improving Phone Access appeared first on MedCity News.
