North Carolina's Senate is preparing to vote on a crucial bill that aims to increase transparency in healthcare pricing and reduce overall healthcare costs in the state. Scheduled for this week, the "Lower Healthcare Costs" bill, sponsored by Senator Amy Galey, requires hospitals to
Rising from the depths of the global pandemic, telehealth emerged as a vital bridge connecting patients with healthcare providers without leaving the confines of their homes. For many, this digital rampart against health risks offered unprecedented access to critical services. Now, the sun is
The healthcare sector in the United States is facing a mounting crisis due to severe labor shortages. This predicament is leaving millions, especially in rural areas, without adequate access to medical care. Modernizing immigration policies presents a promising solution to bridge the gap in the
James Maitland is an expert in robotics and IoT applications in healthcare and is here to share insights on recent legislative changes affecting telehealth services. What does the recent stopgap legislation entail for Medicare telehealth services? The recent stopgap legislation extends Medicare
Amid a promising outlook, the healthcare sector is poised to experience significant M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity in 2025. Private equity (PE) investment in healthcare is projected to rebound sharply, driven by factors such as expected stabilization in interest rates, increased demand
In a move pivotal to sustaining federal operations and preventing a government shutdown, the United States Senate recently approved a continuing resolution (C.R.) to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025. This legislation, passed with a narrow 54-46 vote, also encompasses crucial
