6 Things to Know About Stryker’s Cyberattack
Stryker was hit by a cyberattack this week that knocked out its internal systems worldwide…
6 Things to Know About Stryker’s Cyberattack
Stryker was hit by a cyberattack this week that knocked out its internal systems worldwide and caused delays to order processing and manufacturing. An Iran-linked group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the full impact remains unclear. The post 6 Things to Know About Stryker’s Cyberattack appeared first on MedCity News.
Report: Virtual GI Solutions Save Money, Improve Patient Symptoms
A report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute found that virtual gastrointestinal solutions can improve symptoms for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease while lowering healthcare spending. The post Report: Virtual GI Solutions Save Money, Improve Patient Symptoms appeared first on MedCity News.
‘Dark Money’ Group Angles for Higher Medicare Advantage Payments
If you judged by the more than 16,400 comments posted on a federal government website, you’d think there was a groundswell of older Americans demanding that federal officials hike payments to their Medicare Advantage health insurance plans. Yet about 82% of the comments are identical to a letter that appeared on the website of a…
Ratnakar Lavu, Elevance
Ratnakar Lavu is the Chief Digital Information Officer of Elevance, the holding company of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in some 14 states (usually called Anthem Blue Cross). We had a great chat about what the priorities are for Elevance, and Ratnakar’s goal is to use tech to make the member experience simple. They…
Startup Waiv Spins Out of Owkin With $33M to Bring AI Precision to Cancer Decisions
Waiv, formerly the diagnostics division of AI biotech Owkin, developed AI-enabled testing technologies that found use in clinical settings and in cancer drug research. Spinning out as an independent company enables Waiv to pursue its own growth strategy, co-founder and CEO Meriem Sefta said. The post Startup Waiv Spins Out of Owkin With $33M to…
Most Medicare Beneficiaries Affected by Plan Terminations in 2025 Have Robust Medicare Advantage Options in 2026
Virtually all (98.9%) of the 2.6 million Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan that terminated coverage at the end of 2025 have at least one MA-PD available in 2026, including more than two-thirds (68.7%) who have the option of enrolling in a plan sponsored by the same insurer.
How Moneyball Economics in Healthcare is Taking Shape with AI
Full schedules and broad outreach look productive, but they are a mirage. Real value comes from using data to hunt for the patients who matter most: the ones whose care drives stronger outcomes and higher margins. The post How Moneyball Economics in Healthcare is Taking Shape with AI appeared first on MedCity News.
The Aging Crisis Is Here, and Technology Is No Longer Optional
We need to pivot from a deficiency to an abundance model – from over-focusing on what an individual cannot do, to making the most of the physical and mental resources at hand to maximize independence, dignity, and quality of life. This includes rethinking physical environments and thoughtfully embedding technology to support capability rather than limitation…
5 Key Facts About Medicaid Prescription Drugs
To provide context for emerging debates about federal actions to address prescription drug costs, this issue brief highlights five key facts about Medicaid prescription drug coverage, payment, and administration.
Families Scramble To Pay Five-Figure Bills as Clock Ticks on Promised Preauthorization Reforms
Sheldon Ekirch is used to being disappointed by her health insurance company. That’s why Ekirch, 31, of Henrico, Virginia, was stunned when she learned Anthem would finally have to pay for life-changing medical treatment. For two years, she had battled the company to cover blood plasma infusions called intravenous immunoglobulin, or IVIG. The treatment has…
