Caught in the Middle: Unraveling Payer-Provider Blame in United States Healthcare
The real issue isn’t one payer, one policy or one bad actor. It’s a deeply…
Caught in the Middle: Unraveling Payer-Provider Blame in United States Healthcare
The real issue isn’t one payer, one policy or one bad actor. It’s a deeply fragmented system built on competing incentives, misaligned responsibilities and layers of administrative friction. The post Caught in the Middle: Unraveling Payer-Provider Blame in United States Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
What Factors Are Helping and Hindering Providers as They Collect Medical Bills?
[Sponsored] Help us map the revenue cycle management landscape with our survey! The post What Factors Are Helping and Hindering Providers as They Collect Medical Bills? appeared first on MedCity News.
Republicans Call Medicaid Rife With Fraudsters. This Man Sees No Choice but To Break the Rules.
MISSOULA, Mont. — As congressional Republicans finalized Medicaid work requirements in President Donald Trump’s budget bill, one man who relies on that government-subsidized health coverage was trying to coax his old car to start after an eight-hour shift making sandwiches. James asked that only his middle name be used to tell his story so that…
States Pass Privacy Laws To Protect Brain Data Collected by Devices
More states are passing laws to protect information generated by a person’s brain and nervous system as technology improves the ability to unlock the sensitive details of a person’s health, mental states, emotions, and cognitive functioning. Colorado, California, and Montana are among the states that have recently required safeguarding brain data collected by devices outside…
6 Health Systems that Faced Worker Strikes This Month
Healthcare workers at six health systems across the country have launched strikes in July so far. These healthcare employees cite unsafe staffing levels, low wages and retaliation against union organizers as their main reasons for going on strike. The post 6 Health Systems that Faced Worker Strikes This Month appeared first on MedCity News.
Impact of NIH Funding Cuts on Drug Development
Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report titled “How Changes to Funding for the NIH and Changes in the FDA’s Review Times Would Affect the Development of New Drugs.” The report evaluates two scenarios: A permanent 10 percent reduction in the amount of funding that the government provides to the NIH, andA…
Physician Workforce Diversity by Race and Ethnicity
This brief examines the racial and ethnic diversity of the physician workforce.
Cigna Taps Aeroflow Health for Virtual Nutrition Services
Through a new partnership, Aeroflow Health is offering Cigna members access to registered dietitians and nutrition support. The post Cigna Taps Aeroflow Health for Virtual Nutrition Services appeared first on MedCity News.
Sanofi Extends Respiratory Vaccines Reach With $1.15B Acquisition of Clinical-Stage Vicebio
Sanofi’s Vicebio acquisition brings technology for developing vaccine combinations for multiple pathogens, such as RSV and hMPV. The deal complements an existing partnership with Novavax that encompasses R&D of combination vaccines for Covid-19 and flu. The post Sanofi Extends Respiratory Vaccines Reach With $1.15B Acquisition of Clinical-Stage Vicebio appeared first on MedCity News.
The Last Mile of Care: Why Value-Based Success Starts at the Bedside
The last mile of care isn’t where the work ends — it’s where value begins. The most advanced analytics mean nothing if they can’t be activated by the people delivering care. The post The Last Mile of Care: Why Value-Based Success Starts at the Bedside appeared first on MedCity News.
