Who Should Be Responsible for Rationing GLP-1s?
There is a shortage of GLP-1s in the U.S. But experts have differing opinions on whose responsibility it is to be rationing the drugs.
Report: MA Beneficiaries Spend $2,500 Less on Healthcare Than Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries
A report conducted by ATI Advisory and commissioned by Better Medicare Alliance found that Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have lower healthcare spending than fee-for-service Medicare enrollees. This is true across racial and ethnic groups, according to the report.
At ViVE 2024, Panelists Share Prior Authorization Progress and Frustration in Payer Insights Program
At the Payer Insights sessions on Day 1 of ViVE 2024, a panel on prior authorization offered compelling insights from speakers who shared the positive developments in this area after years of mounting frustration. Speakers also shared challenges as they work with providers to figure out how policy developments and technology will work in practice.
Pelago Launches Inpatient Centers of Excellence Network
Pelago's new Inpatient Centers of Excellence network offers Pelago members access to a nationwide network of inpatient substance use disorder treatment centers. The network includes organizations like the Recovery Centers of America and Banyan Treatment Centers.
Report: Virtual MSK Solutions Meaningfully Improve Outcomes
The Peterson Health Technology Institute recently released a report that evaluated eight musculoskeletal solutions: DarioHealth, Hinge Health, Kaia Health, Limber Health, Omada Health, RecoveryOne, Sword Health and Vori Health.
INVEST Pitch Perfect Spotlight: How One Company Aims To Change Neonatal Feeding
Mother’s Milk Is Best has a medical device that increases the ability to use a mother’s milk or a donor’s milk versus other fortification processes. Last month, judges selected the company as the winner of the consumer/employer track of MedCity News’ INVEST Pitch Perfect contest.
Another Retailer Bites the Dust. Is There Still Hope for Retailers After Dollar General/DocGo End Pilot?
Dollar General and DocGo have mutually decided to end their mobile clinic pilot. The decision comes as numerous retailers have struggled in the healthcare sector.
When Investment Rhymes with Canada
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
5 Funding Announcements Made By Payer/Employer Companies In May
Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds in the payer/employer space that were announced in May.
Experiencing BCBA Burnout? Why It Happens and Tips to Combat It
What contributes to the stress and what BCBA employers can do to alleviate it
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, promotions, retirements and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
Mental Health Inequities Could Cost $1.3 Trillion in 2040. How Can the Industry Prevent This?
Mental health inequities are costing the U.S. $477.5 billion annually. This could rise to $1.3 trillion in 2040 if left unaddressed.
Using Informed Awareness to Transform Care Coordination and Improve the Clinical and Patient Experience
This eBook, in collaboration with Care Logistics, details how hospitals and health systems can facilitate more effective decision-making by operationalizing elevated awareness.
J.D. Power: Customer Experience Gap Grows Among Commercial Health Plans
A new J.D. Power ranking of commercial health plans found a major difference in customer satisfaction between the top and bottom-ranked health plans.
MedCity FemFwd: How Employers Can Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
In this episode, we’re joined by Randa Deaton, vice president of purchaser engagement at the Purchaser Business Group on Health. She talks about the organization's new Comprehensive Maternity Care Common Purchasing Agreement.
MedCity Pivot Podcast: A Conversation With Walgreens’ Head of Specialty Drugs
Tracey James, chief operating officer of Walgreens' specialty pharmacy business, talked about the retailer's vision of innovating in the specialty pharmacy world, as well as about affordability and access.
Lyra Health Announces Mental Health Offering for Teens
Lyra Care for Teens will be available starting in June. Patients will gain access to therapists who specialize in evidence-based treatments and personalized digital lessons.
Hims & Hers Offers Access to GLP-1s Starting At $199 A Month
Hims & Hers is now providing access to compounded GLP-1s. Patients also receive unlimited medical consultations with a licensed provider.