Deja Vu: the Future of Abortion Coverage in ACA Marketplace Plans
This policy watch explains how abortion coverage works in ACA Marketplace plans, state actions to…
Deja Vu: the Future of Abortion Coverage in ACA Marketplace Plans
This policy watch explains how abortion coverage works in ACA Marketplace plans, state actions to include or exclude abortion coverage in these plans, and the potential impact if Congress bans abortion coverage in all Marketplace plans.
How to Approach the Statistical De-Identification Process Effectively
Statistical de-identification is as much a tactical activity as a strategic one. Here are several concrete steps the regulated community can take to get the most out of statistical de-identification initiatives. The post How to Approach the Statistical De-Identification Process Effectively appeared first on MedCity News.
The Hidden Power of Tech-Enabled Healthcare Services: Fueling the Next Wave of Healthcare AI
For AI to truly revolutionize healthcare, it must understand the social, environmental, and emotional context that influences health outcomes in order to make interventions more targeted and effective. AI can only achieve this degree of understanding if it is fed novel data that reflects the human experience – data that is currently generated by tech-enabled…
20 Years After Katrina, Louisiana Still Struggles With Evacuation Plans That Minimize Health Risks
In late August 2020, Ashlee Guidry and her staff kept a wary eye on guidance from local officials as Hurricane Laura passed over Cuba en route to southwestern Louisiana. Guidry was responsible for the safety of dozens of people living at Stonebridge Place, an assisted living and memory care facility in Sulphur. For days, Laura…
Off-Label Drug Helps One Boy With Autism Speak, Parents Say. But Experts Want More Data.
Caroline Connor’s concerns about her son’s development began around his 1st birthday, when she noticed he wasn’t talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn’t seem worried, but the speech delay persisted. At 2½, Mason was diagnosed with autism. The Connors went on a mission, searching for anything that would help. “We just started researching…
Listen: Young Adults Turning 26 Face Health Insurance Cliff
LISTEN: Obamacare. COBRA. Deductibles. Coinsurance. There’s a lot to figure out when you’re on your own looking for health insurance for the first time. KFF Health News senior contributing editor Elisabeth Rosenthal appeared on WAMU’s “Health Hub” series on Sept. 24 to help young adults find a plan that meets their needs. Many young adults…
HHS’s Independence: If Not Now, When?
By DAVID INTROCASO After having worked in DC for sixteen years, in 2013 I created The Healthcare Policy Podcast. The title was in part intended to be sarcastic because healthcare policymaking in DC is very narrowly drawn. Consequently, healthcare delivery is excessively commodified, reductionistic and financialized or in sum anachronistic and ironically lacking purchase. If the…
HHS’s Independence: If Not Now, When?
By DAVID INTROCASO After having worked in DC for sixteen years, in 2013 I created The Healthcare Policy Podcast. The title was in part intended to be sarcastic because healthcare policymaking in DC is very narrowly drawn. Consequently, healthcare delivery is excessively commodified, reductionistic and financialized or in sum anachronistic and ironically lacking purchase. If the…
How good is the evidence underlying NCCN treatment guidelines?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and most private payers in the U.S. have accepted the NCCN guidelines as a mandated reference to determine payment for “off‐label” use of anticancer drugs that are not approved for the specific indication by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Thus, a key question is what types of…
Inside the VA and ONC’s Vision for a More Connected Healthcare System
Leaders from the VA and the ONC discussed how the future of U.S. healthcare will rely on both technology and creative problem-solving during a panel at DiMe’s Healthcare 2030 Summit. The post Inside the VA and ONC’s Vision for a More Connected Healthcare System appeared first on MedCity News.
