Marissa Plescia

Reporter at MedCity News

chicago, illinois, united states

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I am a driven and hardworking journalist with a passion for healthcare reporting, feature writing and investigations. I received my Master's of Science in journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I practiced data journalism and radio. My past experience taught me to be versatile and adapt quickly, whether I'm covering a village hall meeting or a drag show.

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Pomelo Care Secures $92M to Grow Beyond Maternity Care

Pomelo Care, a provider for women and children, has raised $92 million in Series C funding to expand its platform beyond maternity care, the company announced on Thursday. New York City-based Pomelo Care offers pregnancy, pediatric, midlife and women’s he... See more

medcitynews.com•Marissa Plescia•Jan 9, 2026

What Health Experts Are Saying About the MAHA ELEVATE Program

“We’re excited by the prospect of this more holistic approach,” said Ann Greiner, president and CEO of the Primary Care Collaborative. “CMS is finally providing the ‘fuel’ — funding for nutrition, stress management, and wearables — but if we pour this hig... See more

medcitynews.com•Marissa Plescia•Jan 8, 2026

Color Health Partners With Evry Health to Expand Access to Virtual Cancer Care

Cancer care company Color Health is partnering with insurer Evry Health to enhance employer health plans with its cancer care services, according to a Wednesday announcement. Evry Health is a Texas-based insurer serving fully insured employers with 51 or ... See more

medcitynews.com•Marissa Plescia•Jan 8, 2026

Report: Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Costs Jumped in 2024, Outpacing Inflation

Costs for employer-sponsored health insurance surged from 2023 to 2024, rising faster than inflation, according to a new analysis. The report was conducted by researchers from the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) at the University of Mi... See more

medcitynews.com•Marissa Plescia•Jan 6, 2026

AMA to Congress: Make Medicare Telehealth Services Permanent

In an issue brief released Monday, the American Medical Association (AMA) urged Congress to make permanent the Medicare telehealth flexibilities introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Before Covid-19, only a select few Medicare beneficiaries could acces... See more

medcitynews.com•Marissa Plescia•Jan 6, 2026

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Pomelo Care Secures $92M to Grow Beyond Maternity Care

What Health Experts Are Saying About the MAHA ELEVATE Program

Color Health Partners With Evry Health to Expand Access to Virtual Cancer Care

Report: Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Costs Jumped in 2024, Outpacing Inflation

AMA to Congress: Make Medicare Telehealth Services Permanent

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Pomelo Care Secures $92M to Grow Beyond Maternity Care

What Health Experts Are Saying About the MAHA ELEVATE Program

Color Health Partners With Evry Health to Expand Access to Virtual Cancer Care

Report: Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Costs Jumped in 2024, Outpacing Inflation

AMA to Congress: Make Medicare Telehealth Services Permanent