Tracking State Rural Health Transformation Plans
KFF Health News is working to collect and post approved plans, by state, here and this database as more states respond to emails and public records requests for their documents.
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Trump Administration Demands Hospitals Share Emergency Room Records
The tiny federal agency that tracks consumer product safety is pressuring hospitals to turn over patient records from emergency room visits, including about injuries that have nothing to do with consumer products.
Read full article →Crystalys Therapeutics Tacks On $130M for Pivotal Tests of Gout Drug
Crystalys’s dotinurad is currently in pivotal testing for gout, a prevalent inflammatory disorder with few treatment options. The drug has the same mechanism of action as a molecule that Sobi added to its pipeline through a $950 million acquisition. The post Crystalys Therapeutics Tacks On $130M for Pivotal Tests of Gout Drug appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Candid Health Snags $120M for AI RCM Platform
Candid’s Series D round was led by Sixth Street Growth, with participation from Oak HC/FT, 8VC and Y Combinator. The post Candid Health Snags $120M for AI RCM Platform appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Why Value-Based Care Only Works If You’ve Tamed Costs
VBC aligns reimbursements to outcomes, emphasizing the quality and effectiveness, not quantity, of healthcare activities. But the same cost constraints driving interest in VBC can also turn it into a liability. The post Why Value-Based Care Only Works If You’ve Tamed Costs appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Medicine Understands Trauma’s Impact, But Rarely Asks About It
A core principle of trauma-informed care is understanding that past and ongoing exposure to stress and trauma can directly shape health outcomes. But by remaining blind to these histories, the medical community severely limits its ability to address the very drivers of the diseases it is trying to cure. The post Medicine Understands Trauma’s Impact, But Rarely Asks About It appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Journalists Assess Risks of Tick Bites, Wildfire Smoke, Rising Health Costs
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 →A Prescription for Drug Costs: Inject Transparency and Improve Accessibility
Drug spending continues to grow, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is getting the medicines that they need. A panel at MedCity News’ Bullseye event discussed the evolution of the prescription drug marketplace. The post A Prescription for Drug Costs: Inject Transparency and Improve Accessibility appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →What Health Tech Investors Love in Founders — and What They Can’t Stand
Health tech investors say the founders who win them over aren’t the ones with all the answers, but the ones who know exactly what they don’t know — and build a team to cover the gap. The post What Health Tech Investors Love in Founders — and What They Can’t Stand appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Priority Health Launches 2 Cancer Support Solutions with Color Health, Grail
Priority Health partnered with Color Health and Grail to offer self-funded employers virtual cancer navigation, support and multi-cancer early detection beginning in 2027. The post Priority Health Launches 2 Cancer Support Solutions with Color Health, Grail appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →AI Will Reshape the Patient Experience
We’re about to enter a world beyond just talking to a chat tool about your health. AI tools are on the precipice of being able to take action on their advice. The post AI Will Reshape the Patient Experience appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →To Afford Aging in Place, Older Adults Turn to ‘Golden Girls’ Housing
A growing network of home-sharing programs is helping people find compatible housemates. And demand is rising, driven by housing shortages, rising rents, and sales prices that affect both the old and the young.
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