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Mary's Center Receives Grant to Enhance Remote Patient Monitoring for Underserved Communities

Mary's Center Receives Grant to Enhance Remote Patient Monitoring for Underserved Communities

Mary's Center, a community health center in the Washington, DC metro area, has been awarded the 2026 Dr. Cesar A. Caceres Innovation in Healthcare award by the Medical Society of the District of Columbia’s (MSDC) Healthy Physician Foundation. The award includes a $250,000 grant aimed at implementing remote patient monitoring technology. This initiative is designed to help patients who face barriers to care by allowing them to securely share health information from home with their care teams. The technology will support patients managing chronic medical, behavioral health, or maternal health needs, and aims to integrate with electronic health records to enhance care coordination. The center serves over 65,000 people and focuses on reducing healthcare barriers through telehealth and in-home visits.
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Hers Telehealth Platform Revolutionizes Women's Healthcare with Convenient Subscription Model

Hers Telehealth Platform Revolutionizes Women's Healthcare with Convenient Subscription Model

Hers Telehealth Platform Revolutionizes Women's Healthcare with Convenient Subscription Model
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CVS Caremark Utilizes Technology to Expedite Prior Authorization, Enhancing Patient Access

CVS Caremark Utilizes Technology to Expedite Prior Authorization, Enhancing Patient Access

CVS Caremark Utilizes Technology to Expedite Prior Authorization, Enhancing Patient Access
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States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules

States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's new law https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-sign-major-tax-cut-spending-bill-into-law-friday-2025-07-04/ that Americans must work or volunteer to qualify for Medicaid healthcare benefits, set to take effect next
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St Vincent's Health Australia CDO Departs Amid Digital Strategy Review

St Vincent's Health Australia CDO Departs Amid Digital Strategy Review

St Vincent's Health Australia CDO Departs Amid Digital Strategy Review
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Function Health Acquires Getlabs to Enhance At-Home Lab Testing Accessibility

Function Health Acquires Getlabs to Enhance At-Home Lab Testing Accessibility

Function Health Acquires Getlabs to Enhance At-Home Lab Testing Accessibility
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CMS Proposes New Rules for Prescription Drug Prior Authorizations to Improve Timeliness

CMS Proposes New Rules for Prescription Drug Prior Authorizations to Improve Timeliness

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new regulations aimed at improving the timeliness and transparency of prior authorizations for prescription drugs under Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act exchange plans. The proposal seeks to establish specific time limits for insurers to respond to prior authorization requests and mandates real-time decision-making capabilities for certain medications. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce delays in patient access to necessary medications and to enhance the overall efficiency of the healthcare system.
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CMS Issues New HCPCS Codes for Fresenius Kabi's COVID-19 Treatment Tyenne

CMS Issues New HCPCS Codes for Fresenius Kabi's COVID-19 Treatment Tyenne

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for Tyenne, a tocilizumab biosimilar used in the treatment of COVID-19. These codes, effective from April 1, 2026, will facilitate billing and reimbursement for Tyenne when used in hospitalized adult patients receiving systemic corticosteroids and requiring supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation. Fresenius Kabi, the manufacturer, emphasizes that these codes will streamline claims processing and improve access to this treatment option.
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Farm Bureau Plans Offer Cheaper ACA Alternative with Trade-Offs

Farm Bureau Plans Offer Cheaper ACA Alternative with Trade-Offs

Farm bureau plans are emerging as a less expensive alternative to Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage, offering lower premiums but with significant trade-offs. These plans, which are not subject to ACA regulations, may exclude coverage for pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits. While they provide a more affordable option for some consumers, they also pose risks due to their limited coverage. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have proposed expanding insurer prior authorization requirements to prescription drugs, aiming to improve transparency and timeliness in healthcare coverage.
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Junction Partners with GRAIL to Expand Access to Multi-Cancer Detection Test

Junction Partners with GRAIL to Expand Access to Multi-Cancer Detection Test

Junction, a healthcare infrastructure platform, has announced a collaboration with GRAIL to enhance access to the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test. This partnership allows digital health platforms and clinical organizations to integrate the Galleri test into their workflows using Junction's diagnostic infrastructure. The Galleri test is a blood test designed to detect signals from over 50 types of cancer, many of which lack recommended screening options. Junction's platform simplifies the operational complexity of healthcare data, enabling organizations to offer the Galleri test with streamlined processes for ordering, specimen collection, and results management.
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EBSCO Report Reveals Clinician Trust in AI Tools Despite Consumer Skepticism

EBSCO Report Reveals Clinician Trust in AI Tools Despite Consumer Skepticism

A report from EBSCO Clinical Decisions highlights a disconnect between clinicians and consumers regarding AI in healthcare. While 89% of clinicians believe AI for clinical decision support (AI-CDS) will improve patient outcomes, 64% of consumers prefer healthcare professionals who do not use AI. The report emphasizes the difference between general AI tools and evidence-based AI-CDS, with the latter gaining more trust from clinicians and consumers. The findings suggest that AI-CDS can reduce cognitive load and improve efficiency, but consumer skepticism remains a challenge.
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CMS Proposes 2.4% Hospital Pay Increase and Nationwide Payment Model Rollout

CMS Proposes 2.4% Hospital Pay Increase and Nationwide Payment Model Rollout

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a 2.4% increase in payment rates for inpatient services for fiscal year 2027. This proposal includes the first mandatory nationwide test of an episode-based payment model. The proposed changes are part of CMS's annual release of the Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System rule. The payment increase reflects a 3.2% market basket increase and a 0.8 percentage point productivity adjustment, amounting to a $1.4 billion increase in hospital payments.