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The products that succeed over time are usually the ones that make life easier, fit naturally into existing routines and continue delivering value long after the novelty wears off. The post Beyond Adoption: The Habits Shaping Digital Health appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →A century-old rural Michigan hospital converted to a stripped-down model Congress created to help keep small facilities afloat, then it closed. The emergency hospital model, created a few years ago, is stabilizing some hospitals, arrived too late for others, and now faces major challenges under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Read full article →Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Read full article →The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren’t required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes. The new position has added momentum to states’ existing legal challenges to the requirement and triggered worries among people who rely on these services.
Read full article →Sentara Health notified Anthem that it will let its commercial, Medicare and Medicaid contracts expire at year’s end unless the two sides reach a new rate agreement. The dispute puts coverage for an estimated 380,000 Virginians at risk. The post ‘We’re Not Going to Be Bullied’: Sentara Digs in on Anthem Contract Fight appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Apnimed will apply the IPO proceeds toward the regulatory process and launch plans of Oxnimbi, a once-nightly pill developed for obstructive sleep apnea. This drug is under FDA review with a February 2027 target date for a regulatory decision. The post Apnimed’s IPO Bags $192M for What Could Become the First Oral Sleep Apnea Drug appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in July. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in July appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →The future of value-based care will hinge on empowering providers, and specialists in particular, with the data and strategic partnerships to proactively manage patient health beyond traditional clinical settings. The post The Next Phase of Value-Based Care: Why Specialty-Led Models Will Define the Future of Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Hope is a catalyst for scientific ambition. It encourages researchers, clinicians, investors, and innovators to pursue solutions where none currently exist. In oncology, many major breakthroughs begin with the belief that a better answer is possible. The post Hope Is Not a Soft Concept, It’s a Strategic Imperative in Cancer Innovation appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Read full article →July has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For instance, Aledade, Providence and Whoop named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including Novartis, Adventist Health and Wellstar Health System. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Grove AI’s technology uses voice agents to recruit eligible patients for clinical trials. Formed in 2024, the startup’s rapid growth led to its acquisition by Hippocratic AI earlier this year. The post Startup to Acquisition in 2 Years: Grove AI’s Journey to Transform Clinical Trials appeared first on MedCity News .
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