The Medical Futurist

JUNE 17, 2025

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. For patients, it promises more accurate care and better outcomes. How about having a teledentist consultation?

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Patients Treatment Plan Healthcare Medical Specialty 126

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

MAY 14, 2025

This means patients will no longer be automatically grandfathered in for medications that are not on—or are removed from—the Medi-Cal Rx Contract Drug List (CDL). Instead, they will be required to obtain prior authorization to continue receiving those medications, regardless of previous usage.

Healthcare 204

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The Medical Futurist

MAY 18, 2025

Robotic nurses dressing mannequins and bed-bathing patients Delicate movement, like gently handling an elderly patient is traditionally the most challenging task to robots, who are much faster developing in intellectual tasks than matching humans in fine-motor skills. Since then, the concept has become a reality.

Healthcare 64

Healthcare Hospital Medical Patient-Centered 64

FDA Law

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Controlling Medicare Part D Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs and Total Drug Costs. The Plan supports legislative action to control total drug costs and patient out-of-pocket (“OOP”) costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries. Increase Transparency and Strengthen Supply Chain and Research Capacity. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Patient-Centered Utilities 98