MAHA’s Treatments for Autism: Camel’s Milk, Stem Cell Injections — And Spelling Therapy
Elizabeth Bonker is a silent woman with a loud mission. She wants government agencies to…
MAHA’s Treatments for Autism: Camel’s Milk, Stem Cell Injections — And Spelling Therapy
Elizabeth Bonker is a silent woman with a loud mission. She wants government agencies to cover the costs of training people with autism in a form of communication called assisted spelling. One problem: Leading professional organizations don’t believe it works. “All nonspeakers above the age of 5 should be given the opportunity,” typed Bonker, who…
By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying
Jules Netherland traveled from her home in the Bronx to the New York state Capitol in Albany several times in the past few years, hoping to persuade the legislature to pass a medical aid in dying bill, allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with a lethal prescription. She spoke at rallies. With other…
The 3 Biggest Roadblocks to Egg Freezing — and How Providers Are Working to Remove Them
Egg freezing has gained popularity as a fertility preservation tool, but experts say high costs, uncertain outcomes and timing challenges continue to deter many women from pursuing it. The post The 3 Biggest Roadblocks to Egg Freezing — and How Providers Are Working to Remove Them appeared first on MedCity News.
Will CMS’ Last-Minute Medicaid Work Requirement Changes Cause More Harm?
Healthcare advocates warn that a new CMS rule on Medicaid work requirement exemptions could increase red tape and cause eligible people to lose coverage. The post Will CMS’ Last-Minute Medicaid Work Requirement Changes Cause More Harm? appeared first on MedCity News.
When Geopolitics Becomes a Patient Safety Issue: Protecting Healthcare in an Era of Targeted Cyberattacks
The adversaries targeting critical infrastructure today are not always chasing a ransom. Sometimes, they are chasing chaos. That distinction matters, and most healthcare organizations are not yet prepared for it. The post When Geopolitics Becomes a Patient Safety Issue: Protecting Healthcare in an Era of Targeted Cyberattacks appeared first on MedCity News.
It’s Time for Technology to Lift Maternal Care
Improving maternal safety will not come from adding more data or more devices. It will come from building systems that help clinicians recognize risk earlier and communicate and act with confidence in the moment. The post It’s Time for Technology to Lift Maternal Care appeared first on MedCity News.
When AI Becomes a Payer Advantage, Hospitals Cannot Afford to Stay Reactive
If hospitals are going to stay ahead, revenue cycle leaders must shift from reaction to strategy. Here are some key areas of focus. The post When AI Becomes a Payer Advantage, Hospitals Cannot Afford to Stay Reactive appeared first on MedCity News.
Gounder Fills In Details Behind Ebola, GLP-1, and Trump Headlines
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed a recent study that suggests ultraprocessed foods are linked to increased dementia risk on CBS News 24/7’s The Daily Report on June 3. Gounder also discussed the Ebola outbreak in central Africa and the impact of U.S. health funding cuts on CBS News’ CBS Mornings…
Winona Launches Menopause Research Initiative
Winona launched a new research initiative to fund and support menopause and women’s health research. The post Winona Launches Menopause Research Initiative appeared first on MedCity News.
Contraline Secures $92.5M to Push Its Male Birth Control Candidates Forward
Contraline raised $92.5 million in new funding to advance its two male contraceptive candidates, including a once-daily topical gel and an implantable option. The post Contraline Secures $92.5M to Push Its Male Birth Control Candidates Forward appeared first on MedCity News.
