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Generational gaps emerge in telehealth satisfaction
Telehealth has undergone a transition from pandemic-era lifeline to convenient outlet for routine follow-ups, treatment of minor illnesses and mental health service. But along the way, a stark generation gap has emerged between Millennials and Baby Boo…
CMS implores states to keep children on Medicaid and CHIP
In a letter to state health officials late last week, the U.S.
AHA advocates for ‘sector-specific’ approach to AI
The American Hospital Association has said it supports a careful review of artificial intelligence regulations in healthcare, but favors a “sector-specific” approach such as has been applied to health-focused software applications.
ANA recognizes cannabis nursing as a specialty nursing practice
The American Nurses Association, which represents about 5 million nurses nationwide, has recognized cannabis nursing as a nursing specialty. Cannabis nursing is identified by the American Cannabis Nurses Association as a specialty nursing practice focu…
Job market strong for medical residents, but many would leave healthcare
The job market is strong for medical residents, with the majority (56%) in a new survey saying they received 100 or more job solicitations during their training. AMN Healthcare’s 2023 Survey of Final-Year Medical Residents showed that this is the highe…
Centene to lay off 3% of workforce in ‘rightsizing’ of cost structure
Health insurer Centene, based out of St. Louis, will be laying off about 2,000 employees, representing about 3% of its total workforce, with the affected workers set to receive severance packages and outplacement services upon the end of their employme…
Women pay $15.4 billion more out of pocket for medical expenses
Employed women have as much as $15.4 billion more a year than men in out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, despite largely buying the same health insurance products, according to new findings published this week by Deloitte.
Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs to remain stable next year
Average premiums, benefits, and plan choices for Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Part D prescription drug program will remain stable in 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has said.
CDC gives $12.5M grant to Trinity Health to improve equity in diabetes
Michigan-based Trinity Health is the recipient of $12.5 million through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that aims to prevent type 2 diabetes and reduce disparities.
The grant will allow Trinity Health to star…
Commercial health plans show unwanted variation in digital coverage
There’s a lack of alignment across commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans regarding coverage of digital medicine, and this is throwing a wrench into the progression of digitally enabled care, according to an issue brief posted by the American Medical …
