KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed funding cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services on CBS News’ “24/7” on May 7. Click here to watch Rovner on “24/7.” Listen to this week’s episode of “What the Health?” — hosted by Rovner: “Cutting Medicaid Is Hard — Even for the GOP.”…
Through a new partnership, Priority Health members will be able to receive virtual gastrointestinal care from Ayble Health. The post Priority Health Taps Ayble Health to Address GI Disorders appeared first on MedCity News.
Teal Health received FDA approval for the first-ever at-home cervical cancer test, which seeks to give patients an alternative to the in-office pap smear. The test is already covered by four major payers in California. The post FDA Approves First At-Home Cervical Cancer Test appeared first on MedCity News.
In his first term, President Donald Trump promised to end America’s HIV epidemic — and he put the resources of the federal government behind the effort. This time, he has deployed the powers of his office to gut funding, abandoning those communities at highest risk of HIV. Health care groups across the South are scaling…
The Biden administration finalized several major Medicaid regulations with the intent of improving access to Medicaid services. Collectively, the rules span hundreds of pages of text, are extremely complex, and were set to be implemented over several years, with measurable increases in federal Medicaid spending. Overturning the rules would reduce regulation of managed care companies,…
We may be on the eve of the next breakthrough: a new combination of “old” algorithms that promises to radically accelerate the discovery and development of new medicines. The post AI’s Next Act: New Medicines appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Discover nine top caregiver services with flexible scheduling to fit changing routines, shift work or evolving health needs — featuring trusted platforms and in-home care providers. The post 9 Ways to Find Caregivers With Flexible Scheduling Options appeared first on MedCity News.
Recent FDA guidance aims to improve research inclusivity and the generalizability of clinical findings by ensuring diverse participant representation — it’s about better science, improved patient outcomes, and equitable healthcare access. The post Patient-Centricity is Reliant on Representative Clinical Studies appeared first on MedCity News.
A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville, California. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something — Smith no longer remembers exactly what — said, “Let me help you, sweetheart.” “He just gave her The Look — under his bushy eyebrows…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson anticipates that California’s sprawling Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, may need to be dialed back after Gov. Gavin Newsom releases his latest budget, which could reflect a multibillion-dollar deficit. Even so, the physician-turned-lawmaker, who was elected to the state Senate in November, says her priorities as chair…