The Covid-19 pandemic prompted unprecedented changes in healthcare policies in the United States, significantly altering how Americans access and afford healthcare services. Key among these changes were the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision and enhanced Marketplace tax credits, both of which
The Cook Children’s Health Plan (CCHP) has been a steadfast provider of Medicaid services to low-income families in North Texas for over two decades. Recently, however, it found itself in the throes of a heated dispute with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), which decided not to
The healthcare sector in the United States is undergoing a transformative era driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. Federal agencies, in concert with state governments, are taking significant steps to develop a robust regulatory framework that
The global medical equipment maintenance market is witnessing rapid expansion, anticipated to surge from $54.0 billion in 2024 to a staggering $88.9 billion by 2029. This remarkable growth is propelled by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The market’s uptrend is driven by several f
In June 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concluded its Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) program, leaving many healthcare providers to face the aftermath of one of the most significant cyberattacks in healthcare history. The program served as a financial lifeline for
The Australian healthcare sector, particularly smaller clinics and medical practices, is facing an increasing tide of cyber threats that jeopardize patient data and service delivery. While larger organizations like Medibank often capture the headlines regarding data breaches, it is the smaller,
Sri Lanka's healthcare system is poised for a significant transformation with the recent approval of a $150 million financing project by the World Bank's Board of Executive Directors. The financing is dedicated to enhancing the quality and utilization of primary healthcare services in Sri
The integration of AI into healthcare diagnostics and disease detection is transforming patient care. With rapid advancements in technology, diagnostic processes are increasingly relying on the capabilities of AI, particularly in radiological analysis. These AI systems hold the promise of improved
The healthcare industry stands at a crossroads where technological evolution and regulatory stagnation perilously intersect. Despite the pervasive impact of technology in shaping modern American life, the healthcare sector remains ensnared by a web of aged regulations unfit for today's digital
As cyberattacks on healthcare entities become increasingly frequent and sophisticated, it is imperative for organizations within the industry to adopt a broad, enterprise-wide approach to enhance cybersecurity measures. Relying on a combination of single-point tools and isolated fixes is no longer
