MFN comes to Medicaid under the GENEROUS program
Last week, CMS announced the GENEROUS (GENErating cost Reductions fOr U.S. Medicaid) Model. The program…
MFN comes to Medicaid under the GENEROUS program
Last week, CMS announced the GENEROUS (GENErating cost Reductions fOr U.S. Medicaid) Model. The program basically is a ‘most favored nation’ style reference pricing based on net prices from developed countries. The program builds on the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP). Specific details specified on the CMS website include: Participating manufacturers whose applications are accepted…
Despite Competition, All Big 4 Ambient Company CEOs Believe They Will Succeed
The CEOs of Nabla, Suki, Ambience Healthcare and Abridge separately spoke with MedCity News about why their products have staying power despite imminent competition from Epic. The post Despite Competition, All Big 4 Ambient Company CEOs Believe They Will Succeed appeared first on MedCity News.
Pluto Health, Help.AI Team Up to Advance Surgical Care
Pluto Health and Help.AI have partnered to integrate their platforms and use AI to streamline preoperative evaluations and improve surgical safety and efficiency. The post Pluto Health, Help.AI Team Up to Advance Surgical Care appeared first on MedCity News.
FDA Approves Kura Oncology Leukemia Drug, Teeing Up Competition With Syndax Pharma
Kura Oncology’s Komzifti is approved for treating advanced cases of acute myeloid leukemia with an NPM1 mutation. A Syndax Pharmaceuticals drug is already approved in this indication, but Kura says its drug has advantages in safety and patient convenience. The post FDA Approves Kura Oncology Leukemia Drug, Teeing Up Competition With Syndax Pharma appeared first…
What the Health? From KFF Health News: The Government Is Open
The Host Emmarie Huetteman KFF Health News Emmarie Huetteman, senior editor, oversees a team of Washington reporters, as well as “Bill of the Month” and “What the Health? From KFF Health News.” She previously spent more than a decade reporting on the federal government, most recently covering surprise medical bills, drug pricing reform, and other health policy…
Pivot Podcast: How AI Is Reshaping Care Navigation and Patient Outcomes with Shannon Skaggs
[Sponsored] The impact AI is having on the healthcare experience. The post Pivot Podcast: How AI Is Reshaping Care Navigation and Patient Outcomes with Shannon Skaggs appeared first on MedCity News.
Mapping the Uneven Burden of Rising ACA Marketplace Premium Payments due to Enhanced Tax Credit Expiration
Enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of this year. Among those with incomes over 400% poverty who are losing the tax credit altogether, the impact will be greatest for those whose unsubsidized premiums are highest: older Marketplace enrollees and those living in higher-premium locales. The maps in this brief show how much average…
When Your Cloud Provider Doesn’t Understand HIPAA: A Cautionary Tale
By JACOB REIDER & JODI DANIEL Jacob: I recently needed to sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with one of the large hosting providers for a new health IT project. What should have been straightforward turned into a multi-week educational exercise about basic HIPAA compliance. And when I say “basic,” I mean really basic, like…
AI Clinical Decision Support: Revolutionizing the Doctor’s Black Bag
When designed responsibly, AI can be a powerful instrument that provides instant access to expert-curated information. As a result, clinicians can make more informed decisions without sacrificing that vital human-to-human connection. The post AI Clinical Decision Support: Revolutionizing the Doctor’s Black Bag appeared first on MedCity News.
Turning CMS’ Guidelines into a SNF Playbook
These updated guidelines are a good opportunity for SNFs to change how they operate moving forward. Those who start implementing new policies and objectives soon and begin to operate as one system, rather than prioritizing each outcome separately, will be the ones to see the greatest results. The post Turning CMS’ Guidelines into a SNF…
