They’re Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They’re Far From Alone.
SUGAR GROVE, N.C. — Year after year, Ross and Rebecca Tobiassen saw their healthcare costs…
They’re Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They’re Far From Alone.
SUGAR GROVE, N.C. — Year after year, Ross and Rebecca Tobiassen saw their healthcare costs rise, having relied on the Affordable Care Act for federally subsidized health insurance since its start in 2014. Year after year, the couple in western North Carolina kept their coverage, believing the peace of mind was worth the cost. But…
Long-Awaited Rule Aims To Boost ACA Choices While Embracing Higher Deductibles
The Affordable Care Act seems to always be in a policy tug-of-war as its backers and critics spar over how it should work and who can qualify for coverage. This year is no different, with the Trump administration embracing standards it says will reduce fraud as well as steps that could further erode national enrollment….
Paul Markovich’s 4 Ideas to Reduce Healthcare Costs
Paul Markovich, president and CEO of Ascendiun, shared his ideas for bringing down healthcare costs, including digital health records and changing how healthcare is paid for. The post Paul Markovich’s 4 Ideas to Reduce Healthcare Costs appeared first on MedCity News.
Rocket Pharma Reaps $180M From Sale of FDA Drug Review Fast Pass
Rocket Pharmaceuticals received the rare pediatric disease priority review voucher with the accelerated FDA approval for Kresladi in March. The non-dilutive capital from the voucher’s sale will support a pipeline that includes a gene therapy in pivotal clinical testing for the rare genetic disorder Danon disease. The post Rocket Pharma Reaps $180M From Sale of…
In the Age of AI, Interoperability Isn’t Enough: Why Healthcare Needs Shared Understanding, Not Just Shared Data
The industry needs a framework that can translate clinical nuance into a consistent, trusted representation across systems and use cases. The post In the Age of AI, Interoperability Isn’t Enough: Why Healthcare Needs Shared Understanding, Not Just Shared Data appeared first on MedCity News.
The Myth of Insurance Networks
How America’s outdated insurance model is failing at its most important job The post The Myth of Insurance Networks appeared first on MedCity News.
Smoking Cessation’s Quiet Design Failure
The gap between how nicotine use has evolved and how cessation treatment has evolved is a meaningful part of why quit rates have plateaued. The post Smoking Cessation’s Quiet Design Failure appeared first on MedCity News.
Journalists Highlight Medical Neglect in ICE Detention, RFK Jr. Antidepressant Comments
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s position on antidepressants on WAMU’s 1A on June 10. Click here to hear Rovner on 1A. KFF Health News journalist Rae Ellen Bichell discussed, on WBUR’s Here & Now on June 10, a recent investigation that found…
Weekend Reading
GLP-1 and cancer.Healthcare mortgages for gene therapies.Argentia vs. Chile: battle of the economies.Medicaid work rules explained.Watch the World Cup in English or en Español?
OIG: 3 Largest MA Insurers Deny Prior Auth Requests at High Rates for Long-Term Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab
An OIG report found that the three largest Medicare Advantage insurers denied prior authorization requests for long-term acute care and inpatient rehabilitation at higher rates than other MA plans in 2024. The post OIG: 3 Largest MA Insurers Deny Prior Auth Requests at High Rates for Long-Term Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab appeared first on MedCity…
