House Republicans’ previously proposed budget looked at $880 billion in spending cuts from programs overseen by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

A number of healthcare organizations have signed an open letter pushing for employers to cover obesity the same way they would for any other chronic condition.

Natasha Ramontal, HIMSS senior digital health strategist, says analytics empowers clinicians to use artificial intelligence more effectively, benefiting both caregivers and patients.  

Ed Mitchell, Advocate Health’s director of strategic partnerships, and Aaron Sheedy, Xealth COO, said digital messaging tools, including automation, can foster clinician trust and better engage healthcare consumers.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina said recently that it will be modernizing its operational structure through the creation of CuraCor Solutions, a North Carolina-based nonprofit parent holding company whose subsidiaries will include Blue Cross NC.