Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after triumphing in the November 5 election. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images. Donald Trump has been elected 47th president of the US after the 5 November election having won more than the 270-seat threshold needed. Despite his victory, what a second Trump presidency will mean for the healthcare industry remains unclear. During his campaign, the Republican spoke little about healthcare policy but did make some declarations, including that he would let Robert F Kennedy Jr “go wild” on healthcare and that RFK Jr would be able to “do…
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Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after triumphing in the November 5 election. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images. Donald Trump has been elected 47th president of the US after the 5 November election having won more than the 270-seat threshold needed. Despite his victory, what a second Trump presidency will mean for the healthcare industry remains unclear. During his campaign, the Republican spoke little about healthcare policy but did make some declarations, including that he would let Robert F Kennedy Jr “go wild” on healthcare and that RFK Jr would be able to “do…
WASHINGTON — Republican Donald Trump has been elected president, ushering in a new era for federal health agencies and the industries they oversee. The president-elect campaigned on promises to reorganize public health agencies, rebuild federal health programs and reduce high costs across the system. President Trump said campaign aides like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are ready to “run amok” on health, medical care and food policy. Trump reiterated that promise in his victory speech. “We can add some names like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,” Trump told supporters. “And he's going to help make America healthy again… He's a great guy…
Kulleni Gebreyes, MD, Vice Chairman, Deloitte and a leader in the U.S. life sciences and healthcare industry Nearly one in four consumers believe they don't have access to quality care, and nearly half have skipped care in the past year, according to a new study from Deloitte. 1 Many healthcare consumers are accustomed to gaps in care. In some cases, it has become common to wait up to a month to see a doctor.2 Cost considerations may prevent some people from purchasing medical equipment to monitor chronic conditions. Some people may forego prescription drugs because they can't afford them or…
VIVA is contracted to provide certain electronic services on behalf of Change Healthcare. VIVA is contracted to provide certain electronic services on behalf of Change Healthcare.As part of an ongoing investigation into the ransomware attack and data breach at UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare in February 2024, an attack that affected healthcare organizations nationwide, VIVA Health announced that approximately 22,000 customer data was involved in a breach. VIVA contracts with Change Healthcare to provide certain electronic services on its behalf, including billing and payment processing. Change Healthcare also prints and mails various documents for customers on VIVA's behalf. Given that the…
{KXLG – Watertown, South Dakota} Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has been named to Newsweek's 2025 list of America's Best Hospitals. This recognition, announced on October 23, 2024, demonstrates PLHS' commitment to excellence in health care. .America's Best Hospitals in States 2025 rankings were created in collaboration with Statista, a leading statistics portal and industry rankings provider. Hospitals in every U.S. state are included in the rankings, and ratings are based on four primary data sources: quality metrics data, national online surveys, patient experience, and voluntary PROMS (patient-reported outcome measures) implementation surveys. It was done. Among more than 700 hospitals…
In summary Proposal No. 34 concerns medical expenses. But it's also likely to quell the controversial AIDS Medical Foundation's fight for rent control. Welcome to CalMatters. We are the only nonprofit newsroom dedicated to issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the Golden State's most important issues. The “Yes” and “No” campaigns are in a close race when it comes to Prop. 34, one of the most confusing statewide policies on the California ballot. This has implications for health care costs, but could also impact rent control and other forms…
In summary California's health care industry is largely united in support of Proposition 35, which would strengthen Medi-Cal by directing money from taxes on health insurance plans. Welcome to CalMatters. We are the only nonprofit newsroom dedicated to issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the Golden State's most important issues. history in spanish Thanks to a ballot measure approved by voters Tuesday, doctors who serve California's poorest residents will see their pay increase, in some cases for the first time in 20 years. The Associated Press announced that Prop.…
The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the African Evidence Network (AEN) and Cochrane, is launching a Community of Practice (CoP) on public engagement in evidence-based decision-making in health (CE-EIDM) . The first virtual meeting will be held on November 6, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (CET).This CoP aims to strengthen the role of public engagement in shaping health policy and address gaps in the field of evidence-based decision-making, where research evidence is often prioritized over public opinion. I am. Through this initiative, WHO and its partners aim to create a collaborative space for CoP participants…
Retail healthcare in the U.S. is rapidly gaining popularity, making headlines as major companies such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Amazon enter the medical scene with promises to transform primary care delivery. However, recent trends indicate that this model is struggling to establish itself sustainably. While these leading companies initially captured consumer and industry interest, navigating the complex healthcare environment has presented unforeseen challenges. There is now growing evidence that hospital-related facilities and health system settings will shape the future of healthcare, making it easier to provide quality, continuity, and trust in patient care. Retail failure in healthcare – what…