With over 200 pharmacies closing across Ohio in 2024, many rural communities are becoming “pharmacy deserts,” leaving residents without access to essential medications and care. At the forefront of this crisis is Emily Eddy, a pharmacy professor at Ohio Northern University and a newly appointed fel
A significant policy shift is unfolding across the nation as California and several other states have moved to terminate Medicaid coverage for a new class of highly effective but prohibitively expensive weight loss medications. This difficult decision creates a stark contrast between the surging
The vast and often inscrutable sea of personal health data, from cryptic lab results to complex medication lists, has long created a formidable barrier between patients and a true understanding of their own medical journeys. The emergence of Vertical AI, however, represents a significant
A strategic decision made nearly a decade ago to halt a specific type of federal health care reimbursement has unexpectedly spiraled into one of the most significant fiscal paradoxes within the Affordable Care Act, costing taxpayers billions more than the original program it was meant to curtail.
The once-clear line separating clinical practice from business strategy has effectively dissolved, compelling medical institutions to recognize that the journey to patient care no longer begins with a referral slip but with a search query. In an environment where patients are empowered consumers
In an era where convenience often dictates consumer choice, traditional health systems are facing a critical challenge: retaining patients who are increasingly drawn to the accessibility of retail clinics and standalone digital health apps. This shift not only fragments patient care but also
