Medicaid Coverage for Women
This data note presents key data points describing the current state of the Medicaid program…
Medicaid Coverage for Women
This data note presents key data points describing the current state of the Medicaid program as it affects women.
Cyberattack Disrupts Boston Scientific’s Operations: 7 Things to Know
Boston Scientific disclosed a cyberattack disrupting its global IT systems and order shipping capabilities, with the company unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. The disclosure adds the medical device giant to a growing list of medtech companies — including Stryker, Medtronic and Abbott — hit by major cyberattacks this year….
Revolution Medicines Receives Landmark FDA Drug Approval in Pancreatic Cancer
FDA approval of Revolution Medicines’ daraxonrasib, brand name Rasonque, makes the molecule the first RAS inhibitor approved for treating pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic cancer. The speedy regulatory nod specifically covers advanced cases of this type of cancer, which has had limited treatment options. The post Revolution Medicines Receives Landmark FDA Drug…
Availability of Rural Hospitals Providing Inpatient Maternity Care in Medicaid
Considering the existing challenges to hospital-based maternity care in rural areas and the potential for it to worsen, this data note analyzes the availability of hospitals providing inpatient maternity care in rural areas for Medicaid enrollees and illustrates how access to these services could be affected if additional rural hospitals were to close or eliminate…
Stop Pitching the Institute — Pitch the Stack
Health-tech pilots don’t usually fail because the product is bad. They fail because the system was never wired to absorb it. The post Stop Pitching the Institute — Pitch the Stack appeared first on MedCity News.
In Toss-Up House District, Voters Crave Leadership To Fix Broken Healthcare
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Carlos A. grew up in a family on Medicaid, which made healthcare an afterthought since the public insurance is free for low-income enrollees. But when he received a raise two years ago, he found himself earning too much to qualify for the safety net program. And when he browsed Covered California plans,…
Trump Puts Autistic Kids in the Spotlight and Cuts Agencies Built To Protect Them
At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith’s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do what he loves most: crafts, math, and science. That is, when he isn’t being pulled out of class. Ethan has autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. He was diagnosed with autism in kindergarten after displaying behavior that concerned his…
Her Breast MRI Was Approved, But That Didn’t Mean Her Insurance Would Pay
Last year, Stephanie Halver’s primary care doctor consulted a risk assessment tool to calculate her chances of one day developing breast cancer. Halver, now 43, remembered the likelihood “popped up really high.” That’s partly because Halver’s mother and aunt have had breast cancer. Her age and dense breast tissue also put her at higher risk….
Why Oura’s Sleep-Tracking Lawsuit Is Really About Trust
A new class action lawsuit accuses Oura of overstating its smart ring’s sleep tracking accuracy, arguing the device relies on AI-generated estimates rather than the clinical measurements needed for true sleep staging. The case is reigniting questions about how much precision consumers should expect from AI-powered health wearables. The post Why Oura’s Sleep-Tracking Lawsuit Is…
Business Group on Health: Employer Healthcare Costs Projected to Rise 9.2% in 2027
Employers expect healthcare costs to rise 9.2% in 2027 as they seek ways to curb rising hospital and pharmacy costs. The post Business Group on Health: Employer Healthcare Costs Projected to Rise 9.2% in 2027 appeared first on MedCity News.
