Researchers: ACOs Have Not Meaningfully Boosted Socially Vulnerable Patients
A team of researchers looks at SDOH challenges in the MSSP program
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New Data Network Seeks to Provide Much-Needed Info on GLP-1s
OMNY Health — a national data ecosystem that facilitates biotech and medical research — launched a data network consisting of EHR data from more than 645,000 GLP-1 users. The data network seeks to give OMNY’s life sciences and health system partners a vast source of GLP-1 data that is related to patient demographics and social…
J&J’s Change to 340B Discounts is “Inconsistent” with Statute, HRSA Says
Johnson & Johnson announced last week a major change in the way it offers 340B pricing for two medications. The change is “inconsistent” with the 340B statute, according to HRSA. The post J&J’s Change to 340B Discounts is “Inconsistent” with Statute, HRSA Says appeared first on MedCity News.
Monkeypox : Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
WHO has declared monkeypox or Mpox a global emergency and pandemic, given the recent outbreak in multiple countries across the world. The Mpox virus is native to Africa, but 2022-2023 has seen Mpox outbreaks in more than 110 countries. A highly infectious disease, Mpox has already infected over 1 lakh people and has already claimed…
A Revolution in Military Medical Staffing is Afoot and Private Sector Firms are Playing a Big Part
No revolutionary naval vessels, fighter planes, or weapon systems were involved. Rather, this one was about staffing military healthcare facilities. Make no mistake, though: It’s also revolutionary. The post A Revolution in Military Medical Staffing is Afoot and Private Sector Firms are Playing a Big Part appeared first on MedCity News.
Trabajadores dicen que cuidan a vacas enfermas en medio de la gripe aviar usando solo guantes
GREELEY, Colorado — A principios de agosto, trabajadores agrícolas se reunieron en un parque de Greeley para celebrar con un picnic el Día de Apreciación del Trabajador Agrícola. Un signo de que este año fue diferente de los anteriores fue el menú: fajitas de res, tortillas, pico de gallo, chips, frijoles… pero sin pollo. Las…
Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’
Aug. 22 This week on the KFF Health News Minute: New treatments and vaccines are available for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and fentanyl-laced stimulants are driving a new wave of opioid overdose deaths. Aug. 15 This week on the KFF Health News Minute: Fears about social media may cause policymakers to miss the mental…
Increasing Health Equity Through Accessibility and Education
Through community engagement, the root causes of healthcare disparities can be addressed, and the health and resiliency of individuals can be dramatically improved. The post Increasing Health Equity Through Accessibility and Education appeared first on MedCity News.
How patient estimates improve healthcare price transparency and planning
Surprise tends to magnify human emotion. If the surprise is positive, a person’s reaction to it will be intensely positive. If it’s negative, it will be extremely negative. Such is the case with unexpected medical bills, and that’s one reason why the No Surprises Act was passed in 2021. It aims to protect consumers from…
Feds Killed Plan To Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling After Industry Opposition
A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars — only to abruptly back off amid an “uproar” from the industry, newly released court filings show. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the draft regulation in January 2014. The rule…