In the Affordability Alphabet Soup of the ACA and EHBs, a Link to Higher Premiums Isn’t Clear-Cut
When President Donald Trump unveiled his one-page outline to address health care spending, dubbed “The…
In the Affordability Alphabet Soup of the ACA and EHBs, a Link to Higher Premiums Isn’t Clear-Cut
When President Donald Trump unveiled his one-page outline to address health care spending, dubbed “The Great Healthcare Plan,” he specifically mentioned the Affordable Care Act’s role in driving up costs. “I call it the unaffordable care act,” he said. He reprised the line in his 2026 State of the Union address, blaming “the crushing cost…
AI, Discernment, and the Discipline of Access to Healthcare
The systems getting value from AI aren’t doing more, they’re choosing better. Instead of chasing ten initiatives, they align around the few levers that actually move the enterprise. The post AI, Discernment, and the Discipline of Access to Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
Ending the Voicemail Bottleneck: How Voice AI Is Transforming Patient Access
Beyond simply recording or transcribing messages to lower call volumes, truly autonomous voice AI puts patients in the driver’s seat of their own healthcare. It processes patient requests and information immediately and integrates actionable insights into the EHR, speeding next steps for clinicians and patients. The post Ending the Voicemail Bottleneck: How Voice AI Is…
Oz Escalates Medicaid Fraud Claims Against States After Focus on Minnesota
The Trump administration has signaled a willingness to halt billions of dollars in federal health payments to multiple states, mirroring moves they made against Minnesota. The specific target is Medicaid, the public health insurance program that pairs state and federal money. Federal officials have announced unprecedented actions in Minnesota this year, declaring they could withhold…
Listen: Trump’s NIH ‘Reset’ Is Driving Away Scientists
LISTEN: Fewer breakthroughs. Weaker responses to public health crises. That’s what some former National Institutes of Health scientists predict for the agency as thousands of researchers leave. Workers from the Washington, D.C., region spoke with KFF Health News senior correspondent Rachana Pradhan, and she appeared on WAMU’s “Health Hub” on March 18 to explain what’s…
‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control
The patient initially came to see Mark Supiano in 2017 because her family was concerned about her short-term memory loss. While taking her history and vital signs, Supiano, a geriatrician at the University of Utah, saw one disturbing signal: Her blood pressure was 148/86, above normal despite her taking two medications intended to lower it….
Inside One VC’s Litmus Test for Investable Healthcare AI Startups
Katie Jacobs Stanton, founder of Moxxie Ventures, shared some details of how she and her team evaluate healthcare AI startups. She stressed the need for founders with deep industry expertise, differentiated products and realistic distribution strategies. The post Inside One VC’s Litmus Test for Investable Healthcare AI Startups appeared first on MedCity News.
How PreSeed Is Tackling the Sperm Donor Shortage
A new startup called PreSeed Fertility launched on Thursday. The company is a recruitment and matching platform for sperm donors. The post How PreSeed Is Tackling the Sperm Donor Shortage appeared first on MedCity News.
What the Health? From KFF Health News: RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Schedule Changes Blocked — For Now
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A…
Behavior Changes Happen Outside the Exam Room, But Validation of Lifestyle Medicine Programs Cannot
If CMS and private payers are serious about whole-person health, reimbursement structures must align with the workforce actually delivering that care. Payment pathways should recognize the value of the broader care team and enable the seamless integration of their expertise with the objective data generated through connected devices and programs like RPM. The post Behavior…
