PHILADELPHIA — Leon Harris, de 35 años, conoce por experiencia personal la devastación que puede causar un arma. Hace casi dos décadas, unos ladrones le dispararon por la espalda, dejándolo paralizado del pecho hacia abajo. La bala aún permanece alojada en su columna. “Cuando te disparan, dejas de pensar en el futuro”, dijo. Su esposa,…
By DAVID SHAYWITZ Agency — the conviction I can shape my future — is a vital driver of human health and human potential. It is also the factor overlooked by most digital health platforms. University of Pennsylvania psychologist Martin Seligman, who has spent decades studying this, says agency boils down to the belief “I can make a…
By MATTHEW HOLT I know you all care, so I am giving a 6th update on the telenovela about my Labcorp bill for $34.95. The very TL:DR summary of where we are so far is that in May 2025 I had a lab test to go with the free preventative visit that the ACA guarantees,…
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Congress’s failure to renew the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits risks creating a healthcare crisis for millions
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CMS’ new ACCESS model, slated to begin on July 1, aims to shift traditional Medicare fee-for-service toward value-based care by tying payments to patient outcomes and encouraging tech-enabled, preventive care. Experts say it could benefit digitally mature, value-focused providers first, but its overall success will hinge on clear metrics, better data sharing and sustained participation….
Funding cuts to the AAP include programs on infant mortality, adolescent health, and autism detection