Impact of Private Equity on Dentists
From a recent paper by Nasseh et al. 2026 in Health Services Research: Following acquisition,…
Impact of Private Equity on Dentists
From a recent paper by Nasseh et al. 2026 in Health Services Research: Following acquisition, private equity-owned dental offices increased charges for dental care services by 3.3% (95% CI: 2.3%–4.4%), although allowed prices for these services remained statistically unchanged. Dental offices acquired by private equity firms tended to shift from diagnostic and preventive procedures to…
AI Startups’ ROI Reckoning: What 4 VCs Say Matters Now
Healthcare AI customers are demanding clear, measurable ROI before they scale adoption. Here, four investors discussed how the healthcare AI startups are adapting to this new market dynamic. The post AI Startups’ ROI Reckoning: What 4 VCs Say Matters Now appeared first on MedCity News.
Miriam Paramore, RxUtility
In this quickbite interview recorded at the Feb 2026 VIVE conference, I am talking with Miriam Paramore. Miriam is building RxUtility, which is helping consumers access the lowest drug prices at the point of dispensing. That means BOTH bringing in all those manufacturers coupons and getting the lowest cash prices. How does it work? Why…
5 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in February
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in February. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 5 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in February appeared first on MedCity News.
Candid Therapeutics Strikes Up Merger With Rallybio to Advance Its Autoimmune Drug Pipeline
Along with the reverse merger, Candid Therapeutics announced $505 million in private financing to support its pipeline of T cell engagers for autoimmune disease. Lead program cizutamig is on track to begin global Phase 2 testing in myasthenia gravis and interstitial lung disease. The post Candid Therapeutics Strikes Up Merger With Rallybio to Advance Its…
The Domino Effect of Healthcare Staffing Struggles
Investing in modern, tech-enabled staffing solutions is not just about filling shifts; it’s about building more resilient organizations that anticipate labor demands, prioritize patient care, and achieve sustainable financial health. The post The Domino Effect of Healthcare Staffing Struggles appeared first on MedCity News.
Health and Health Care Experiences of Immigrant Parents and Their Children During the Second Trump Term
This brief provides data from the 2025 KFF/New York Times Survey of Immigrants on the health and health care experiences of immigrant parents and their children in the U.S. amid the current policy environment.
Constrained Budgets Lead States to Restrict HIV Drug Access Through Ryan White
States are facing constrained budgets, putting pressure on HIV programs, including the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. This Policy Watch explores how state Ryan White AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) are responding to these budget pressures, including by restricting eligibility and reducing the scope of services offered, actions that could led to negative health outcomes for…
Can AI Help Cure America’s Healthcare Pricing Problem?
AI is not a silver bullet, but its thoughtful application to administrative automation offers one of the most realistic paths to reducing healthcare costs without sacrificing quality. The post Can AI Help Cure America’s Healthcare Pricing Problem? appeared first on MedCity News.
Medicaid Is Paying for More Dental Care. GOP Cuts Threaten To Reverse the Trend.
Star Quinn moved to Kingsport, Tennessee, in 2023, the same year the state began covering dental costs for about 600,000 low-income adults enrolled in Medicaid. But when Quinn chipped a tooth and it became infected, she could not find a dentist near her home who would accept her government health coverage and was taking new…
