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Trade Restrictions on Medical Equipment? Proceed With Caution
When the Covid-19 pandemic exposed our dependence on foreign production for essential medical goods, it became clear that supply chain resilience is a matter of national security. At the height of the crisis, the United States imported nearly 80 percent of its medical gloves and 70 percent of its masks, according to the U.S. International…
Experian Health recognized as a Consistent High Performer in 2025 KLAS Report
Experian Health is very pleased to announce that we’ve been recognized as a Consistent High Performer for Contract Management & Analysis Software in the new KLAS report. The recipients of this recognition have shown that they consistently deliver strong client satisfaction year over year. The overall performance score of a vendor’s fully rated product or a services firm’s fully rated offering…
MedCity Pivot Podcast: A Flexible Approach to Pharmacy Benefits Management
Large pharmacy benefit managers have come under scrutiny for their opaque business practices so much so that the term PBM has become mainstream. PBMs are routinely blamed for driving up costs of prescription drugs and have been regularly mentioned in the mentioned in the corridors of Congress as an industry needing reform. The top 3…
5 revenue cycle management predictions for 2026
At A Glance Revenue cycle management (RCM) teams are facing a year of major change, with new regulations, tighter margins and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) increasing the pressure on workflows. This article outlines Experian Health’s five RCM predictions for 2026, along with tools to consider when building a resilient revenue cycle. Key takeaways:…
Moving Beyond an Insurance-Based Framework for Healthcare
Against a backdrop of debate on Capitol Hill over extending subsidies for ACA Marketplace plans and drug prices, UberDoc wants to cut out payers as the middlemen. Instead, it wants to simplify booking appointments with primary and specialty care physicians through a platform where patients or self-funded employers pay out of pocket for their care….
‘Deductible Season’ Dilemma: Do Patients Really Need to Pay Those Past Due Bills?
A recent Reddit thread on r/HealthInsurance opens with a blunt question: “There’s no more credit reporting on medical debt of any amount since January 2025. Why should I pay any medical bills anymore?” Several others echo the sentiment, questioning why they should pay at all once bills hit collections. Patients delaying or avoiding medical bills…
Relapses Don’t ‘Happen in Clinics’: Empathy Health Technologies Secures $7.6M for Sobriety App
Empathy Health Technologies announced Wednesday that it raised $7.6 million to support its Sober Sidekick app, which helps prevent relapse by connecting those struggling with substance use disorder with peers. Sober Sidekick provides access to a sobriety tracker, 24/7 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, messaging with peers, daily motivations and professional help. The app prompts users to…
How can hospitals adapt to evolving Medicaid and coverage rules?
At A Glance Hospitals that treat Medicaid patients should update their eligibility and billing systems now to prepare for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which will bring major changes to Medicaid. Key takeaways: New Medicaid reforms under OBBBA are expected to bring increased financial risk for hospitals, and over half of providers say…
Hospitals Under Pressure: How Technology Can Transform Operations
Hospitals and health systems are being inundated with challenges, and one of the most significant is how to effectively and efficiently operate a clinical pharmacy. Some drug prices have doubled over the past ten years, while others have shown a rise of more than fifteen percent in a single year. Meanwhile, regulatory and compliance expectations…
For Merck, AI Puts Humans In the “Right Room”
Humans in the loop. That term has become the industry shorthand for assuring people nervous about AI’s increasing foothold in healthcare. There’s always someone watching over what AI does. We are there to make sure nothing goes awry. But the problem is that sometimes we may be in the way. So now, humans are faced…