Connecting with Medicaid members has never been so challenging—or so crucial—as the system faces great uncertainty in light of the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Finding inroads that resonate with members can be difficult as this diverse segment faces plenty of barriers to care that also inhibit meaningful connections. Non-medical social drivers of health, such as lack of transportation, food and housing insecurities, and even basic health literacy can get in the way of
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Technology
Medicaid Planning in New York: What Families Should Know Right Now
Long-term care can be expensive, and without the right planning, it can quickly deplete a loved one’s savings. Medicaid can help cover these costs, but qualifying for it comes with strict rules and limits on income and assets. Medicaid planning helps families navigate these rules, protecting a loved one’s property while making them eligible for benefits. By planning ahead, you can secure care, preserve savings, and avoid common mistakes that can cost time and money.
How Medicaid Works
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ATA CODE Report: 74% of Medicare Telehealth Visits Are Substitutive, Not Additive
What You Should Know:
- A new, collaborative analysis conducted by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Center of Digital Excellence (CODE) and nine major U.S. health systems provides critical operational evidence on Medicare telehealth utilization patterns.
- The findings, based on real-world data across 1.67 million Medicare beneficiaries challenge traditional assumptions by demonstrating that virtual care is overwhelmingly substitutive—replacing, rather than adding to,
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Best Software Development Companies for Healthcare Startups
Building a healthcare product is never straightforward - you need speed, security, and full compliance from day one. A good tech partner helps you ship safely without slowing down. Here are ten trusted companies that know how to build real healthcare software.
IT Craft
IT Craft is a leading software development company for healthcare startups, delivering end-to-end software development services that support founders from MVP to fully regulated digital health products. The company develops
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Joi + Blokes Launches “Beyond the Labs” Telehealth Program for Personalized, High-Touch Consultations
What You Should Know:
- Joi + Blokes, a national telehealth platform, announced the launch of its Beyond the Labs program, offering patients 30- to 60-minute personalized consultations with licensed, holistically-trained clinicians based on any existing lab results, prioritizing human connection over automation.
- The Beyond the Labs program allows patients nationwide to upload existing lab results from any provider and connect directly with a licensed clinician for personalized
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Home Healthcare Safety: The Four Most Dangerous Risks and How to Prevent Them
Home healthcare providers play a vital role in delivering care to patients. However, this unique setting brings a host of dangers that are often underestimated. From ergonomic injuries to transportation hazards, unsanitary environments, and the threat of violence, home healthcare workers face daily risks that demand both awareness and proactive solutions. Here are four of the most dangerous aspects of being a home health provider — and practical steps to help stop them.
Ergonomic
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Affordable Med Spa Management Software: Reviews and Recommendations
Affordable med spa management software helps streamline bookings, payments and client records without overwhelming your budget. These systems support multi-location coordination and reduce operational friction. Strong reporting tools improve decision-making as demand rises, and automation protects staff time and elevates client experience. The right platform can enhance your spa’s efficiency while keeping costs predictable and manageable.
Choosing Affordable Med Spa Management
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Why Delaying the Hepatitis B Birth Dose to One Month Is a Dangerous Mistake
On Friday, September 19th, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) postponed its vote on the hepatitis B birth dose. Since 1992, American newborns have received this shot automatically at birth. ACIP has signaled that it plans to delay hepatitis B vaccination until at least one month of age.
Change is overdue, but this proposed change would represent the worst of both worlds. Giving the birth dose to all kids is problematic, but it means the few who actually need it are
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How eClinicalWorks is Harnessing AI and Telehealth to Support Rural Healthcare Organizations
Rural communities face a complex web of barriers that hinder access to quality healthcare, including long travel distances, workforce shortages, limited broadband for telehealth, underinsurance, low health literacy, and social stigmas. These obstacles often discourage individuals from seeking timely medical care and contribute to disproportionate health burdens such as shorter life expectancy, higher rates of chronic disease, and fewer preventive care options compared to urban areas. Despite
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How Female Bodies Became Political Weapons
Hormones are having their 120th birthday this year—in 1905, British scientist Ernest Starling first coined the term “hormone.” And while so much has developed scientifically since then, so much has stayed the same.
Women and their reproductive systems governed by sex hormones have been pathologized as having “hysteria” for centuries (really–the ancient Greek term for uterus came from the word hysteron). Almost immediately after hormones were discovered, estrogen was named in 1906, after
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