The Payer AI Readiness Gap: Why Better Data Will Define the Next Era of Health Plan Performance
[Sponsored] A July 22 webinar, scheduled for 1 pm ET and sponsored by Verato, will…
The Payer AI Readiness Gap: Why Better Data Will Define the Next Era of Health Plan Performance
[Sponsored] A July 22 webinar, scheduled for 1 pm ET and sponsored by Verato, will explore why the next era of payer performance will depend on building a trusted data foundation that connects people, providers, and relationships across the enterprise. The post The Payer AI Readiness Gap: Why Better Data Will Define the Next Era…
Even in Blue States, Hospitals Have Continued To Drop Gender-Affirming Care for Youths
One afternoon in late 2024, a sixth-grader nicknamed Bug came home from school with an announcement to make. Bug, who was assigned female at birth, told his parents he was a boy — and would be using he/him pronouns. “OK, cool,” his mother, J, remembered saying. (J asked to be identified by only her first…
A Ban Won’t Stop Abortion Pill Access, Telehealth Providers Say
Angel Foster had a backup plan. It was the first weekend in May. A federal appeals court had just made it illegal to mail mifepristone, a pill that’s part of the most widely used abortion method in the U.S. But Foster, a doctor who specializes in reproductive health, was prepared. As leader of the Massachusetts…
The Things to Think About Before Taking Your Biotech Company Public
The biotech IPOs window is now open, but that doesn’t mean every company can go through it. A panel at the BIO Convention in San Diego discussed the steps biotech companies should take if they’re considering a public listing. The post The Things to Think About Before Taking Your Biotech Company Public appeared first on…
Cadence Rakes In $100M to Automate Chronic Care at Scale
Cadence raised $100 million in Series C funding to scale its AI-powered chronic care platform, which monitors patients at home and adjusts their medications in real time.The startup, now valued at $1.23 billion, partners with health systems to treat patients with heart failure, hypertension and diabetes. The post Cadence Rakes In $100M to Automate Chronic…
Startup Raises $7M for Virtual-First Pediatric Therapy Model
Ladder Health’s seed round was led by Nina Capital, with participation from Mairs & Power Venture Capital, South Dakota First Capital, 25madison Health, Hatteras Venture Partners, Create Health Ventures, Jumpstart Capital, White Oak Enterprises, Groove Capital and 7Rock Ventures. The post Startup Raises $7M for Virtual-First Pediatric Therapy Model appeared first on MedCity News.
U.S. Global Health Legislation Tracker
This tracker provides a listing of global health-related legislation introduced in the current Congress.
The Medical Frailty Exemption from Medicaid Work Requirements: Key Takeaways from the CMS Interim Final Rule
This brief describes new guidance and potential challenges states will face in operationalizing the medical frailty exemption.
Why Healthcare AI is Missing the Point
Organizations that are experiencing significant improvements related to AI are not necessarily using more advanced tools. They are just using the tools they have with more intention. The post Why Healthcare AI is Missing the Point appeared first on MedCity News.
Ibogaine and SUD Treatment: Signal, Risk, and the Role of Providers
Providers don’t need to endorse ibogaine treatment to take this moment seriously. They need to understand it, respect the risk, and prepare for those already seeking it. The post Ibogaine and SUD Treatment: Signal, Risk, and the Role of Providers appeared first on MedCity News.
