Why Providers Can’t Ignore CMS Audits
At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what your patient mix looks like;…
Why Providers Can’t Ignore CMS Audits
At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what your patient mix looks like; your notes can and will be pulled into audits. Waiting until CMS is at your doorstep isn’t a strategy — it’s a risk. Now is the moment to get ahead of it. The post Why Providers Can’t Ignore CMS Audits…
Startup Korsana Bio Reveals $175M Raised for a Better Brain-Penetrating Alzheimer’s Drug
Korsana Biosciences’ preclinical Alzheimer’s disease drug comes from a platform technology that enables antibodies to cross the blood-brain barrier. Roche and AbbVie have clinical-stage drugs taking a similar approach to Alzheimer’s. The post Startup Korsana Bio Reveals $175M Raised for a Better Brain-Penetrating Alzheimer’s Drug appeared first on MedCity News.
MedCity Pivot Podcast: Should Testosterone Replacement Therapy Be Less Regulated?
Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, which makes an oral testosterone replacement drug, thinks TRT therapy should no longer be regulated as a controlled substance The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: Should Testosterone Replacement Therapy Be Less Regulated? appeared first on MedCity News.
AI is Changing Nursing Education and Raising New Graduate Expectations
Early experience and comfort with AI benefits everyone. Nurses who understand how to work alongside technology are better equipped to deliver high-quality care, adapt to new systems, and navigate increasingly complex clinical environments. The post AI is Changing Nursing Education and Raising New Graduate Expectations appeared first on MedCity News.
Journalists Explain Colorectal Cancer Risk and Federal Pullback on Georgia Disability Oversight
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed on CBS News 24/7’s The Daily Report on Feb. 16 how the recent deaths of two actors sparked searches for colorectal cancer information. Click here to watch Gounder on The Daily Report. KFF Health News Southern correspondent Sam Whitehead discussed on WUGA’s The Georgia Health…
How Arintra’s Coding AI Helped Mercyhealth Boost Revenue by 5%
Since adopting Arintra’s AI platform for medical coding in 2023, Mercyhealth has seen a 5.1% rise in revenue and a 50% decline in its days in accounts receivable. The AI-powered platform automates coding, spots documentation gaps and generates claims tailored to specific payers. The post How Arintra’s Coding AI Helped Mercyhealth Boost Revenue by 5%…
Grail’s Galleri Blood Test Falls Short in Large Cancer-Screening Study, Shares Sink 50%
Despite missing statistical significance, Grail said the observation of trending improvement suggests potential for better results with more time, so the company is extending follow up by up to a year. More detailed trial results will be submitted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The post Grail’s Galleri…
State Lawmakers Seek Restraints on Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt
Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills. The legislation introduced in Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Washington builds on efforts made in other states in past years. This latest push for patient protections comes as the Trump administration has backed…
Trump’s Transparent Hospital Pricing Pays Off for Industry — But Not So Much for Patients
“We’re going to post that, all the prices for everything,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared at a recent event held by the conservative Heritage Foundation in Washington. It’s a bold-sounding promise, and a familiar one; politicians from both parties have been repeating it for years now. Both Trump administrations — and the Biden administration in between — have taken whacks at making medical prices more accessible,…
Rainfall Health Raises $15M to Help Hospitals Navigate New CMS Model
Rainfall Health’s Series A round was led by Two Bear Capital. In total, the startup has raised $18 million. The post Rainfall Health Raises $15M to Help Hospitals Navigate New CMS Model appeared first on MedCity News.
