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Marissa Plescia
Verified
Reporter, MedCity News
Chicago
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Biography
I'm a dedicated journalist with experience covering breaking news, politics and human interest pieces. I'm especially passionate about feature reporting because I'm able to develop a deeper connection with my sources and be more creative in my writing. My interest in journalism first started in high school when I joined my school newspaper, where I eventually became Editor-in-chief my senior year. I am now in my last semester at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I'm majoring in journalism and worked as both a staff writer and an assistant editor for the features section of The Daily Illini. I've also held several reporting internships in the Chicago suburbs, most recently with Chicago Tribune Media Group. I now work as a freelancer for Chicago Tribune Media Group, as well as a teaching assistant for the introduction to journalism course at my university.
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Content
By Marissa Plescia Verified| MedCity News Verified President Donald Trump signed an executive order on prescription drug costs on Tuesday, which includes a potential change to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program that will likely make some pharmaceutical companies happy. The negotiation program was introduced by the Biden administration via the Inflation Reduction Act. It allows the federal government to negotiate the prices of some of the costliest Medicare Part D drugs directly with drug companies.
By Marissa Plescia Verified| MedCity News Verified There has been growing tension between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans in recent years, with some health systems cutting ties entirely with MA plans. This has partially been due to administrative challenges and high rates of claims denials. But last week, an MA insurer and a health system announced that they are coming together.
By Marissa Plescia Verified, Tomasz Rezik| MedCity News Verified It’s no secret that small to mid-sized businesses are struggling to handle healthcare costs, and a report released last week from JPMorganChase Institute is adding to that evidence. The report found that roughly one-third of small businesses discontinued their health insurance coverage from one year to the next. For instance, 32% of nonemployer firms—businesses without paid employees—that paid health insurance premiums in 2018 no longer did so in 2019.
Company Info
MedCity News
MedCity News is a prominent online news source dedicated to the business of innovation in healthcare. Founded in 2009 and based in New York City, the company provides valuable insights into healthcare technology and life sciences. It serves busy professionals and senior executives in the healthcare sector. The company offers comprehensive news coverage on various topics, including healthcare technology and current industry events. MedCity News also provides a daily newsletter to keep subscribers informed about the latest trends and developments. In-depth analysis and insights into healthcare innovations are key features of their content, helping readers understand important industry shifts. With an annual revenue of $2 million and a team of around 16 employees, MedCity News plays a significant role in the media and information services sector, specifically within healthcare and life sciences. It competes with other notable healthcare news outlets, delivering high-quality content to a diverse audience of healthcare professionals, investors, and industry leaders.
New York, New York, United States
+1 216-453-2662
Founded: 2009