Montana Hurries To Adopt Trump’s Medicaid Work Rules Amid Budget Woes
The state is ramping up to implement the federal work requirements six months ahead of the deadline. But Montana is one of several states already struggling to pay for health…
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Nurse Convicted in Patient’s Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into a Cautionary Tale
RaDonda Vaught was convicted of negligent homicide for accidentally dispensing a deadly drug to a patient. She now gives speeches about hospital safety in an era of automation and artificial…
India Launches First Alzheimer’s Therapy: A New Hope for Early-Stage Patients
For millions of families around the world, Alzheimer’s disease has long come with one painful truth: treatments could only help control symptoms, not slow or change the disease itself. That…
Swoop Acquires Nimble Prescription Platform to Unify Omnichannel Activation and Pharmacy Fulfillment
What You Should Know Healthcare engagement leader Swoop has announced the strategic acquisition of prescription management platform Nimble. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Nimble operates a digital-first…
WellSky Launches CareQueue Feature to Embed Proactive AI Triage Inside Long-Term Care EHRs
What You Should Know WellSky has officially launched CareQueue, an AI-powered triage and workflow prioritization capability built natively inside the WellSky Long-Term Care solution. The software module directly tackles rising…
b.well Connected Health Partners with myTomorrows to Launch AI-Driven Clinical Trial Matching Stack
What You Should Know Consumer health data platform b.well Connected Health has announced a strategic partnership with global health tech leader myTomorrows to automate and accelerate how patients are matched…
Turning AI Into Real Support for Skilled Nursing Teams
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept in skilled nursing. It shows up in daily workflows, from documentation support and predictive insights to workforce planning and quality management. The…
Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having a Moment, but Critics Urge Caution
Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums. Consumer advocates dismiss the plans as "junk insurance,” while…
Ebola Outbreak: Why the World Is on High Alert Again
Nowadays, the Ebola virus is hitting the news everywhere. Reason? Recent outbreaks in some parts of Africa. This virus is considered one of the world’s deadliest viruses, which causes serious…
Journalists Distill News on Ebola, Licensing Midwives, and California’s Budget
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.