The Dysfunctional Drug Discount System’s Serious Implications on Patient Health
The current system is failing vulnerable patients – those it was designed to help. While…
The Dysfunctional Drug Discount System’s Serious Implications on Patient Health
The current system is failing vulnerable patients – those it was designed to help. While well-intentioned, the savings these programs promise rarely trickle down to patients. The post The Dysfunctional Drug Discount System’s Serious Implications on Patient Health appeared first on MedCity News.
Journalists Talk Medicaid Work Rule Logistics and Colon Cancer Increase Among Young Adults
KFF Health News Montana correspondent Katheryn Houghton discussed Medicaid work requirements on The Majority Report with Sam Seder on Aug. 7. Click here to watch Houghton on The Majority Report with Sam Seder. Read Houghton’s “Republicans Call Medicaid Rife With Fraudsters. This Man Sees No Choice but To Break the Rules.” and “New Medicaid Federal…
Quotation of the Day
There is only one difference between a bad economist and a good one: the bad economist confines himself to the visible effect; the good economist takes into account both the effect that can be seen and those effects that must be foreseen.” ― Frédéric Bastiat
BioNTech to Pay CureVac, GSK $740M Plus Royalties to Settle mRNA Patent Disputes
The deal helps move BioNTech’s proposed acquisition of CureVac closer to completion. With the settlement, GSK said it will tender the CureVac shares it owns in support of the $1.25 billion acquisition. The post BioNTech to Pay CureVac, GSK $740M Plus Royalties to Settle mRNA Patent Disputes appeared first on MedCity News.
Meet the Startup That’s like ChatGPT for Provider Finances
Translucent AI raised $7 million in seed funding to help healthcare providers better manage mounting financial pressures. Its AI-powered platform is designed to give hospital leaders instant, plain-language answers to complex financial questions. The post Meet the Startup That’s like ChatGPT for Provider Finances appeared first on MedCity News.
California Taps Medicaid To Train and Recruit Behavioral Health Workers
Despite recent efforts to bolster California’s behavioral health workforce, the state is operating with only about two-thirds of the psychiatrists and therapists it needs. The problem is so severe it’s making it hard to backfill retiring practitioners, particularly in the state’s rural areas. “It feels helpless, because there is more than you can fix. There’s…
Blue Shield of California Launches New Digital Tool for Medication Transparency
Through a new tool, Blue Shield of California members can now be notified when a clinician begins an e-prescription and view lower-cost alternatives. The post Blue Shield of California Launches New Digital Tool for Medication Transparency appeared first on MedCity News.
Augmenting Brain Power: Real-World Data, Advanced Analytics, and the Future of Clinical Trials
The application of AI technology is part of a carefully orchestrated effort dependent on human intelligence, and the collaboration of physicians, disease-specific specialists, nurses, data scientists, and technologists. Done right, these efforts can lead to profound benefits, and offer a promising future for clinical research and patient care. The post Augmenting Brain Power: Real-World Data, Advanced…
The Hidden Fallout of Rural Hospital Closures: Patient Care Suffers – and So Does Data Security
Across the U.S., nearly 700 rural hospitals are at risk of closure. When they shut down, the impacts cascade: broken continuity, delayed care, and increased cyber risk in every new system a patient must navigate. The post The Hidden Fallout of Rural Hospital Closures: Patient Care Suffers – and So Does Data Security appeared first…
Even in States That Fought Obamacare, Trump’s New Law Poses Health Consequences
MIAMI — GOP lawmakers in the 10 states that refused the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion for over a decade have argued their conservative approach to growing government programs would pay off in the long run. Instead, the Republican-passed budget law that includes many of President Donald Trump’s priorities will pose at least as big…
