How Does the Federal Government Monitor Vaccine Safety?
This issue brief gives an overview of the main systems used by the federal government…
How Does the Federal Government Monitor Vaccine Safety?
This issue brief gives an overview of the main systems used by the federal government to track vaccine safety and adverse events following vaccinations. The brief reviews the history of federal vaccine safety systems, describes the key systems and their strengths and limitations, and also discusses how vaccine safety issues have become the subject of…
A Closer Look at the $50 Billion Rural Health Fund in the New Reconciliation Law
The new reconciliation law includes a $50 billion rural health fund. This brief describes the rural health fund, explains what the law says about the allocation of funds, and highlights outstanding questions about how the funds will be distributed across and within states to pay rural hospitals and for other purposes.
Despite Progress, Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Still Falling Short
Healthcare providers are making cybersecurity progress, but serious vulnerabilities remain — especially when it comes to AI governance, third-party risk, and limited budgets. Fortified Health Security CEO Dan Dodson urged the industry to stop waiting for perfect conditions and act decisively to strengthen their defenses. The post Despite Progress, Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Still Falling Short…
Recent State Actions Impacting Immigrants’ Access to State-Funded Health Coverage and Other Public Programs
This policy watch summarizes recent proposed actions by states related to state-funded health coverage for immigrants and trends in other legislation enacted during the 2025 session that have implications for immigrants.
AstraZeneca Blockbuster Prospect Is a Bust in Pivotal Test in Light Chain Amyloidosis
Though anselamimab failed its Phase 3 test in light chain amyloidosis, AstraZeneca points to encouraging results in a pre-defined patient subgroup — which may not be a winning strategy. Prothena resurrected its failed drug candidate for the disease based on a subgroup analysis, only to see that antibody fall short in a pivotal study. The…
The Crisis That Unites Us: Healthcare Costs Are Breaking Everyone
The transformation of our healthcare system can start now, with employers adopting value-based care models, communities demanding better access, and policymakers challenging the status quo. The post The Crisis That Unites Us: Healthcare Costs Are Breaking Everyone appeared first on MedCity News.
Key Facts About Medicare Part D Enrollment, Premiums, and Cost Sharing in 2025
The Medicare Part D program provides an outpatient prescription drug benefit to more than 50 million older adults and people with long-term disabilities in Medicare who enroll in private plans, including stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) to supplement traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans (MA-PDs) that include drug coverage and other Medicare-covered benefits….
The Uncertain Future of Medicare’s Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plan Market and Why It Matters
This brief focuses on the stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan marketplace and its somewhat uncertain future, in light of recent trends in plan availability and the potential for another year of premium increases in 2026, in part depending on what the Trump administration decides to do with the temporary Part D premium stabilization…
Men’s Health is an Overlooked Part of Family Health: Why Employers Should Rethink Their Benefits Strategy
This is more than a missed opportunity. It’s a growing liability financially, operationally, and culturally. Men’s health must be redefined not just as a clinical issue, but as a strategic business lever. The post Men’s Health is an Overlooked Part of Family Health: Why Employers Should Rethink Their Benefits Strategy appeared first on MedCity News.
Using Case Management to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
[Sponsored] A new report from ProgenyHealth highlights the importance of taking a multipronged approach to identifying and managing risk factors for maternal health and taking steps to reduce the risks of premature births. The post Using Case Management to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes appeared first on MedCity News.
