Advocates Applaud DEA’s Fourth Extension of Remote Prescribing Flexibilities
The DEA extended telemedicine prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances through the end of 2026, drawing…
Advocates Applaud DEA’s Fourth Extension of Remote Prescribing Flexibilities
The DEA extended telemedicine prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances through the end of 2026, drawing praise from telehealth advocates who are urging a permanent solution. The post Advocates Applaud DEA’s Fourth Extension of Remote Prescribing Flexibilities appeared first on MedCity News.
Socktober 2025: Compass One Donates Over 300,000 Pairs of Socks Nationwide
Socktober Shatters Records Again! “Socktober” continues to be a celebrated and engaging campaign for Compass One Healthcare associates across the country. This year, we’re proud to share that we not only met, but exceeded, our goals by collecting and donating more than 300,000 pairs of socks to charities nationwide. Crothall teams played a major role in this year’s effort, with more…
The Missing Piece: Tech and Mental Health
By involving highly experienced therapists and mental health administration experts from the beginning of development of new tech, we not only build tools that are more effective, but also build trust and confidence among clinicians. The post The Missing Piece: Tech and Mental Health appeared first on MedCity News.
Advancements in ICU Care: A Look at Diaphragm-Stimulating Technology
Addressing diaphragm atrophy has the potential to significantly improve outcomes while lowering the negative impact of mechanical ventilation in ICUs. The post Advancements in ICU Care: A Look at Diaphragm-Stimulating Technology appeared first on MedCity News.
Rising Costs & Medicare Advantage Flaws to Drive Healthcare Reform Talks in 2026
Rising healthcare costs and flaws in the Medicare Advantage program are likely to dominate healthcare reform discussions in 2026, according to one PitchBook analyst. Potential policy changes could focus on improving affordability in the ACA market and fixing distorted incentives in Medicare Advantage. The post Rising Costs & Medicare Advantage Flaws to Drive Healthcare Reform…
What if Less Can Be More? A New Approach to GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications
Microdosing won’t be the right choice for everyone. But for many patients, it’s already proving to be the difference between quitting obesity treatment early and making lasting progress. The post What if Less Can Be More? A New Approach to GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
December has seen a slew of executive hires, promotions and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For instance, Breyer Capital, the FDA and Strive Health named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including Alameda Health System, Pfizer and Voyager Therapeutics. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs appeared first…
Risk Preferences and Field Behavior: The Relevance of Higher-Order Risk Preferences
That is the title of a recent paper by Schneider and Sutter (2026). While many people are familiar with the concept of risk aversion, the dispersion of outcomes (i.e., risk) is not the only thing that matters. The skewness of distribution (prudence) and risk in the tails of the distribution (temperance) matters. For instance, prudent…
4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in December
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in December. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in December appeared first on MedCity News.
How Inova Health Chose an AI Management Platform
Jon McManus, Inova’s chief data and AI officer, says that as the number of AI solutions deployed multiply, health systems require a monitoring platform
