With Property Seized and Federal Funding Uncertain, Montana Asbestos Clinic Fights for Its Life
LIBBY, Mont. — Dozens of feet of tubing connect Gayla Benefield to her oxygen machine…
With Property Seized and Federal Funding Uncertain, Montana Asbestos Clinic Fights for Its Life
LIBBY, Mont. — Dozens of feet of tubing connect Gayla Benefield to her oxygen machine so she can walk from room to room inside her home on the picturesque Kootenai River, surrounded by the Cabinet Mountains. Like many people who live in this remote town about 80 miles from the U.S.-Canada border, the 81-year-old Benefield…
Trump Team’s Reworking Delays Billions in Broadband Build-Out
Millions of Americans who have waited decades for fast internet connections will keep waiting after the Trump administration threw a $42 billion high-speed internet program into disarray. The Commerce Department, which runs the massive Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, announced new rules in early June requiring states — some of which were ready to…
Q&A: What Does the Budget Bill Mean for Your Health?
LISTEN: Congress is considering roughly $800 billion in Medicaid cuts. You could feel the effects even if you’re not on the government program for people with low incomes and disabilities. KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner explained how on WAMU’s “Health Hub,” June 18. Health programs including Medicaid, Affordable Care Act subsidies, and…
Taking The Wheel: A Proactive Approach to Improving Longevity
When you equip patients with a deeper understanding of their bodies, they are better prepared to act on medical advice. The post Taking The Wheel: A Proactive Approach to Improving Longevity appeared first on MedCity News.
The Benefits of Establishing a Data-driven Culture in Healthcare
Ultimately, the benefits of establishing a data-driven culture reach far beyond improved analytics. It enables a smarter, faster, and more inclusive decision-making process that leads to better care for patients, reduced provider burnout, and stronger financial resilience The post The Benefits of Establishing a Data-driven Culture in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
Discover the Hidden Costs of Siloed Systems
[Sponsored] Is your provider data holding you back? The post Discover the Hidden Costs of Siloed Systems appeared first on MedCity News.
Gilead Sciences Lands First FDA Approval of a Twice-a-Year HIV PrEP Drug
Gilead Sciences drug lenacapavir, brand name Yeztugo, is now approved for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. The twice injectable medication is hoped to improve uptake and adherence to PrEP. The post Gilead Sciences Lands First FDA Approval of a Twice-a-Year HIV PrEP Drug appeared first on MedCity News.
Cigna Launches 6 New Digital Tools To Improve Customer Experience
Cigna’s new digital tools include an AI-powered virtual assistant, personalized provider matching and cost tracking. The post Cigna Launches 6 New Digital Tools To Improve Customer Experience appeared first on MedCity News.
What Will Be Healthcare’s Next Big AI Use Case Following Ambient Scribes?
Over the past couple of years, ambient scribes have earned widespread adoption among health systems. While there’s excitement around other categories like AI agents and denials management, no other AI use case has achieved ambient scribes’ level of traction, noted Daniel Yang, Kaiser Permanente’s vice president of AI and emerging technologies. The post What Will…
What are the Implications of the Skrmetti Ruling for Minors’ Access to Gender Affirming Care?
This policy watch examines the June 18 Supreme Court ruling upholding a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the case of the United States v. Skrmetti, how it will affect access in other states with similar bans, and other implications.
