Federal Loan Policy Is Pricing Women Out of Healthcare’s Most Critical Roles
The July 1 changes are being framed as student loan policy. But they raise a…
Federal Loan Policy Is Pricing Women Out of Healthcare’s Most Critical Roles
The July 1 changes are being framed as student loan policy. But they raise a larger question about what kind of labor, and whose labor, America is willing to invest in. The post Federal Loan Policy Is Pricing Women Out of Healthcare’s Most Critical Roles appeared first on MedCity News.
Radiologists Need AI That Works Where They Work, Not Standalone Software
Current AI tools often increase the disruption that radiologists already experience from using non-integrated platforms. The post Radiologists Need AI That Works Where They Work, Not Standalone Software appeared first on MedCity News.
Don’t Celebrate the Wrong Win: What CMS-0053-F Actually Changes
We aren’t killing the problem that fax created. We are migrating it into a format that carries a higher expectation of automated processing — without yet having solved the underlying challenge that made automation hard in the first place. The post Don’t Celebrate the Wrong Win: What CMS-0053-F Actually Changes appeared first on MedCity News.
Florida Hospitals Act Fast To Discharge Gun Victims — Especially if They’re Not Insured
Alea Bates wasn’t ready to leave Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare’s main hospital four days after a stranger shot her seven times at close range. Miraculously, hospital records show, none of the bullets damaged her internal organs. But after surgery, Bates said, she couldn’t get out of bed or walk to the bathroom without help. She complained…
She Struggled To Get a Lifesaving Drug Even After Insurers Vowed To Help
LADUE, Mo. — Over four consecutive days in January, Margaret Hvatum ran a 5K, a 10K, a half-marathon, and a full marathon. The 70-year-old covered a combined distance that’s nearly equivalent to running the length of Manhattan four times. By the end of the month, she was in a hospital bed. Hvatum, a part-time computer…
FDA Approves Viridian’s Thyroid Eye Disease Drug, Competitor to a Blockbuster Amgen Med
Viridian Therapeutics’ Lumvoa is approved for treating both the chronic and active phases of thyroid eye disease. This drug will offer patients an alternative to Tepezza, an Amgen drug that had been the only approved therapy for this inflammatory eye disorder. The post FDA Approves Viridian’s Thyroid Eye Disease Drug, Competitor to a Blockbuster Amgen…
CMS Recalculates Star Ratings — Again
CMS is recalculating some 2026 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings after a court ruled it improperly calculated Clover Health’s rating, a decision that could boost payments for a small number of insurers. The post CMS Recalculates Star Ratings — Again appeared first on MedCity News.
A Bridge to Nowhere? Medicare’s GLP-1 Coverage Expansion Requires A More Holistic Approach To Weight Management
For seniors, the change in policy will dramatically expand access to a revolutionary medication. But there are also significant risks. The post A Bridge to Nowhere? Medicare’s GLP-1 Coverage Expansion Requires A More Holistic Approach To Weight Management appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare’s Most Avoided Question: “How Much Exactly Do You Need, and What Will America Get in Return?”
Before policymakers, employers, insurers, or taxpayers commit ever-larger sums to the system, an uncomfortable question deserves attention: How much additional capacity does healthcare actually need and what measurable outcomes should society expect in return? The post Healthcare’s Most Avoided Question: “How Much Exactly Do You Need, and What Will America Get in Return?” appeared first…
3 Traps Health Systems Fall Into When Trying to Improve Their Culture
Cultivating a positive culture is a priority for hospital leaders, but many are making avoidable mistakes. Myra Gregorian, Seattle Children’s chief people and transformation officer, outlined some of these common blunders — such as not involving frontline staff in decision making and assuming that simple communication methods are sufficient. The post 3 Traps Health Systems…
