Watch: Why Abortions Are on the Rise Since ‘Roe’ Was Overturned
Say you live in deep-red Louisiana, a state that has effectively banned abortion. It may…
Watch: Why Abortions Are on the Rise Since ‘Roe’ Was Overturned
Say you live in deep-red Louisiana, a state that has effectively banned abortion. It may be easier for you to get abortion pills now than before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Here’s why — and what it means for future battles over abortion access. And as a federal court mulls a case that…
Budget Battle Erupts in Nation’s Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money
Your browser does not support the audio element. Can’t see the audio player? Visit kffhealthnews.org to listen. For years, Washington, D.C., has paid for Medicaid — the state-federal health insurance program for low-income people — out of its general budget. But next year, the city is shifting part of that recurring multimillion-dollar cost to a…
Is There Hope for Parkinson’s Disease Patients?
By STEVEN ZECOLA Congress will need to amend its faltering Parkinson’s disease legislation if it hopes to achieve meaningful results. Why Change Is Necessary For more than 50 years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has pursued Parkinson’s disease (PD) research with limited success. Nearly $5 billion has been spent, yet no approved treatment exists…
Moderna Gets FDA Approval for mRNA Flu Vaccine, But CDC Input Still Uncertain
The FDA approved Moderna’s flu vaccine mFLUSIVA, a regulatory decision that comes six months after the agency refused to review the mRNA shot and then quickly reversed its position. But a recommendation from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee is key for payer coverage, and that committee has not met all year…
Report: What Employers Think About ICHRAs
A new survey found that many employers are considering ICHRAs, though concerns about awareness, affordability and the individual insurance market continue to slow adoption. The post Report: What Employers Think About ICHRAs appeared first on MedCity News.
Debunked Episode 29: CMS GLP-1 Drug Pilot Program, RPM Strategy Raise Questions
At MedCity News’ inaugural Bullseye conference in Chicago, Debunked Podcast co-hosts Arundhati Parmar and Samir Batra discussed recent CMS actions and Mayo Clinic’s former research director, who has filed a complaint against the medical center over how it’s deploying AI. The post Debunked Episode 29: CMS GLP-1 Drug Pilot Program, RPM Strategy Raise Questions appeared…
How Much and Why Premiums Are Going Up for Small Businesses in 2027
Small businesses that offer health insurance to their employees could see health costs rise in 2027, according to an analysis of preliminary rate filings from all 50 states and DC. Nearly 300 insurers offering small group coverage reported a median proposed premium increase of 14% for next year.
Connecting the Dots: How Oral Health Can Enable Whole-Person Care
The industry has made real progress in recognizing that oral health belongs at the center of whole-person care, but intent alone isn’t enough. To translate this vision into something tangible, the industry must invest in infrastructure that makes integration not only possible but scalable. The post Connecting the Dots: How Oral Health Can Enable Whole-Person Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Should You Centralize Cold Chain Fulfillment? Only If You’ve Solved Distribution First
Cold chain is a logistics problem — not just a throughput problem. Pharmacies must rethink their strategy, not just automate it. The post Should You Centralize Cold Chain Fulfillment? Only If You’ve Solved Distribution First appeared first on MedCity News.
Watch: Democratic Senator Proposes a Fix for American Healthcare — Covering All Kids
In this “How Would You Fix It?” interview, Julie Rovner, KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent and host of the What the Health? podcast, sat down with Sen. Andy Kim, a New Jersey Democrat, to discuss his proposal to grant all kids access to health coverage. Kim, who serves on the Senate Health, Education, Labor…
