The maternal healthcare industry has been divided over the use of telehealth since the early days of its use for obstetrics.
Concerns about losing the personal connection of the physician-provider relationship, compromising the quality of care, and adding more work to a strained labor force initially complicated the adoption of telehealth. However, a growing body of research and on-the-ground experience slowly dispelled those concerns, and the COVID pandemic accelerated an emerging clinical
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More Safe Days at Home: A Call to Redesign Pediatric Care
For children with special health care needs, the line between stability and crisis is razor-thin. A quiet day at home can quickly spiral into an unplanned hospital admission. Even during moments of calm, families live with constant anxiety that a small change in condition could trigger the next emergency.
It shouldn’t be that way.
Time at home should be safe and supported, not a fragile pause between hospitalizations. Yet today’s healthcare system still defaults to crisis response,
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The Organ Shortage Solution: Why Living Kidney Donation is Better Than Waiting for Xenotransplantation
Over 100,000 Americans are currently waiting for an organ transplant, and over 85% of those are in need of a kidney. As the demand for organ transplants continues to far outpace supply, increasing the number of organ donations remains an urgent priority. Most people are familiar with checking the box on their driver’s license, opting in to become an organ donor after death; but few realize that only three in 1,000 people pass away in circumstances that make organ
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ACA Open Enrollment 2026: Why Integrated Health Tech is Key to Navigating 23.4% Premium Spikes and Subsidy Uncertainty
The upcoming Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment (OE) period presents at least three major challenges for health plans: Legislative changes, double-digit premium increases, and potentially expiring subsidies. To maintain membership and a positive user experience, health plans must carefully evaluate their approach to enrollment, engagement, and retention.
New rules are reshaping OE workflows, while price increases create affordability concerns for members. It’s difficult for
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How to Build Your Exclusive Pumping Strategy (EP Guide for Modern Moms)
Exclusive pumping, also known as EP, is a method where moms feed their baby only breast milk using a pump instead of nursing directly. For mothers looking to successfully follow this approach, understanding exclusive pumping and having the right tools is essential. Using a reliable breast pump for exclusive pumping can help maintain supply, improve comfort, and make the process more efficient.
With a proper routine, equipment, and troubleshooting knowledge, exclusive pumping becomes
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$32.9M Investment: UArizona and Onvida Health Launch Rural Medical Branch to Solve Arizona’s Primary Care Crisis
What You Should Know:
- The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Onvida Health are partnering to launch Arizona's first rural regional medical school branch in Yuma County, targeting the state's severe physician shortage.
- The initiative, backed by a $32.9M commitment from Onvida Health, will feature a three-year Primary Care Accelerated Pathway leading to an M.D. degree. The program aims to train future primary care physicians who are committed to practicing in
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Beyond Stereotypes: 3 Ways Empathetic Outreach Can Drive Medicaid Member Engagement and Retention Post-OBBA
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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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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