Between 1999 and 2023, the number of heat-related deaths in the U.S. increased by 117%. KFF analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that American Indian or Alaska Native and Black people are at higher risk of experiencing a heat-related death compared to their White counterparts. Estimates suggest that heat…
This brief reviews new data from the May 2025 KFF Health Tracking Poll on LGBT adult’s experiences and concerns related to health care affordability. Overall, the findings show that LGBT adults face more widespread problems and concerns with health care affordability compared to non-LGBT adults.
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This brief explains the preventive services coverage requirements, the basis of the Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra lawsuit, next steps in the litigation, and the potential implications.
Sarepta’s Elevidys will remain on the market with a black box warning. But this gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy still faces commercial headwinds and analysts say the company has work to do to win over patients and investors. The post Sarepta Slashes Staff, Maps Path Forward for Gene Therapy and Narrower Pipeline appeared first…
[Sponsored] A report by Paubox maintains that many compliance failures are caused by false assumptions rather than negligence. The post 5 Email Security Misconceptions That Put Healthcare Organizations at Risk appeared first on MedCity News.
Without systemic redesign, these efforts risk reinforcing the same pain points that made prior authorization a flashpoint for payers and providers. The post CMS and AHIP Isn’t the Finish Line: It’s the Starting Gun for Prior Auth Innovation appeared first on MedCity News.
While this kind of innovation and change can be challenging and is often a significant investment, it represents a powerful combination that can benefit individuals, healthcare professionals, and laboratories. The post Two Imperatives for the Future of Diagnostics: Adaptability and Digitalization to Unlock the Potential of AI appeared first on MedCity News.
Fourteen investors have committed to offering office hours at the HW Venture Center in July and August. The post Health Wildcatters Launches HW Venture Center to Foster Investor-Startup Matchmaking appeared first on MedCity News.
In the wake of January’s deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring them to safety during disasters. County supervisors approved a feasibility study this spring for such a voluntary database. Supporters applauded the effort to give more…