The dangers of polypharmacy and its increasingly wide reach across the American population make it imperative that we enhance the accuracy and efficiency of medication reconciliation processe...
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Johnson & Johnson’s Proteologix acquisition adds a pipeline of bispecific antibodies, including an experimental treatment for asthma and atopic dermatitis. It’s the latest M&A deal involv...
https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/jnj-acquisition-immunology-asthma-eczema-proteologix/
At the MedCity INVEST conference from May 21-22 at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, a panel discussion sponsored by Quantum Health will share how employers are addressing value-based care. The ...
https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/employers-will-share-value-based-care-strategies-at-medcity-invest/
Wisp members can now order TBD Health’s STI/STD testing kits on Wisp’s website for free delivery. The post Wisp Begins Offering Diagnostics Through Partnership With TBD Health appeared...
This year has been a messy one for virtual care companies, but that doesn’t mean that telehealth is dead, according to Eve Cunningham, Providence’s chief of virtual care and digital healt...
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Blackstone Life Sciences startup Uniquity Bio emerged from stealth with an in-licensed drug candidate that could treat a wide range of immunology and inflammation indications. The antibody’...
Holistic care requires proactive pursuit of health services, which more people might seek if financing options are available to manage costs. The post When It Comes to Preventive and Proact...
SmarterDx — an AI startup that provides clinical review and quality audits for medical claims — closed a $50 million Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to date to $71 mill...
AbbVie’s alliance with Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals is pursuing next-generation psychiatric medications. The companies aim to bring patients drugs that offer the benefit of psychedelics but wi...
Healthcare devices must be exempted from general right to repair legislation. The post Right-to-Repair Laws Could Threaten Healthcare Safety appeared first on MedCity News .
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Quantum Health launched its Premier Pharmacy navigation solution on Tuesday. The solution helps members find safe and effective therapeutic alternatives to expensive medications. The post Q...
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In part 2 of our Q&A, Okamura addresses the need for biopharma companies to leverage digital technologies in disease management. The post Astellas Pharma CEO Q&a (Part 2): We Have To Have A...
The U.S. Department of Justice recently launched a task force on healthcare monopolies. Experts have varying opinions on how it will impact the healthcare industry. The post DOJ Launches Ta...
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As more hospitals across the country shut down their maternity wards, a Sutter Health-owned hospital in Berkeley has taken proactive steps to ensure it can continue providing care for the pre...
https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/healthcare-maternity-pregnancy-midwife/
Investing in youth brain capital is not just a moral imperative. It is an economic necessity. The post America Is Losing One of Its Most Precious Assets: Our Brain Power appeared first on ...
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Takeda Pharmaceutical has secured an option on an Alzheimer’s disease immunotherapy from AC Immune that is on track to report its first Phase 2 data later this quarter. Exercising the optio...
The boutique healthcare investment conference in Chicago is scheduled for May 21-22. Space is limited so register today! The post Healthcare Investment Trends Take Center Stage at MedCity I...
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Eli Lilly-partnered Lycia Therapeutics will use its Series C financing to continue developing its internal pipeline of protein-degrading drugs. The startup is working to reach the clinic with...
According to new statistics from the Association of American Medical Colleges, for the second year in a row, students graduating from U.S. medical schools were less likely to apply this year ...
Hospitals are seeking to offset their expenses any way they can, and some are taking a “two-sided green” approach — meaning pursuing renewable energy initiatives that will save money in...
https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/healthcare-renewable-energy-sustainability/
No matter what form they take, one thing is clear — there is an urgent demand for digital primary care providers to guide patient navigation in the digital health era. The post Healthcare...
https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/healthcares-next-void-to-fill-digital-primary-care/
Wave is now in network with Aetna in California, giving 3 million members access to the company’s mental health services. The post Mental Health Platform Wave Gains First Payer Contract ...
https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/mental-health-platform-wave-gains-first-payer-contract/
A new startup launched at the SynBioBeta conference. The company, called CybergenX, is seeking to integrate AI-powered cybergenetic technology into the synthetic biology field. By doing this,...
https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/biomanufacturing-ai-technology/
ŌURA announced two new heart health features on Friday: one that estimates cardiovascular age and one that measures cardio capacity. The post ŌURA Unveils 2 New Features for Heart Health ...
https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/oura-unveils-2-new-features-for-heart-health/
Micropayments provide an additional incentive for patients to complete required tests, procedures, and diary entries, ensuring that sites, sponsors, and CROs are able to collect the required ...
Check out news from Alpha Sophia, Triomics, In-House Health, and Humanaut Health. The post StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups appeared first on MedCity News .
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A Q&A with Naoki Okamura revealed that when it comes to cell and gene therapies, the CEO of Astellas Pharma believes risk-taking is a must for eventual success. The post Astellas CEO Q&A (P...
On Wednesday, Ascension noticed that a hacker had infiltrated its systems. As the health system works with Mandiant to investigate the incident, clinical services remain disrupted at Ascensio...
Many consumers leave their provider because of navigation problems, while many leave their insurer because of experience issues, a new Accenture report found. The post Why Consumers Leave T...
https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/why-consumers-leave-their-payer-provider/
One irony of personalized or precision medicine (PM) is that it aims, against the advice of Hippocrates and Osler, to treat the disease, not the patient. The post Why Personalized Medicine ...
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