Tag: Health
CMS proposes new payments for digital health in 2025 PFS draft rule
On Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed calendar year 2025 physician fee schedule, which includes recommendations on coverage of digital health tools, including digital therapeutics and telehealth services. To support access to behavioral health services, CMS proposed that Medicare pay for digital mental health treatment devices used in conjunction …
Industry groups set up to drive digital health uptake in Australia
Consortium to advocate for safe AI, genomics use A consortium pushing for the safe use of advanced analytics for enhanced genetic disease diagnosis will be established with the assistance of federal government funding. The Centre for Population Genomics, a joint initiative between the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, has received an A$8 …
Tensions flare between White House and press corps over Biden health
Things devolved quickly on Monday afternoon when White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced a press corps that had grown increasingly frustrated over the previous week. “My first [question] to you is on the credibility of this White House when it comes to talking about the president’s health,” said Associated Press correspondent Zeke Miller. Soon, …
House GOP demands Biden’s doctor testify on president’s health
House Republicans on Sunday demanded that President Biden’s personal physician explain whether he can provide “accurate and independent” assessments, citing his reported refusal to order a cognitive test for the 81-year-old president and other matters related to the Biden family. The House Oversight Committee “is investigating circumstances surrounding your assessment in February of this year …