Kaiser Permanente Unveils Food is Medicine Center of Excellence
Kaiser Permanente’s new Food is Medicine Center of Excellence will “combine clinical services, research, education and community engagement,” according to the organization.
Bridging the Gap Between Physical and Mental Health
Prioritizing integration and accessibility is not just good practice, it's a moral and strategic imperative.
Behavioral Health, Interoperability and eConsent: Meeting the Demands of CMS Final Rule Compliance
In a webinar on April 16 at 1pm ET, Aneesh Chopra will moderate a discussion with executives from DocuSign, Velatura, and behavioral health providers on eConsent, health information exchange and compliance with the CMS Final Rule on interoperability.
AHA Urges Labor Department to Investigate MultiPlan’s ‘Unconscionable Practices’
Following an extensive investigative report from the New York Times, the AHA is calling for the Labor Department to probe into the business practices of data analytics firm MultiPlan. The report revealed that MultiPlan works with major payers to negotiate reduced reimbursements for out-of-network medical providers — and that this practice ends up costing patients and employers.
Grow Therapy Secures $88M To Expand Mental Health Services
Grow Therapy's $88 million Series C funding round was led by Sequoia Capital. The financing will help the company invest in its team, improve its product and expand its footprint.
Novartis Pays $150M to Nab a Phase 3-Ready Protein Degrader for Prostate Cancer
Novartis gains global rights to an Arvinas protein degrading drug that targets the androgen receptor to treat prostate cancer. The deal also includes a preclinical molecule addressing an androgen receptor variant.
Health Benefit Consultants, Share Your Expert Insights in Our Survey
Share some of the trends you are seeing among your clients across healthcare, including chronic conditions, behavioral health, healthcare navigation, and more.
A Deep-dive Into Specialty Pharma
A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.
A Guide for Specialty Practices Navigating a Future of Healthcare that Does Good and Feels Good
As the healthcare evolves toward service-based models, providers increasingly look to balance service delivery demands while keeping their core medical values without yielding to an overburdened system's pressures.
Vertex Pharma Bolsters Immunology Profile With $4.9B Alpine Immune Sciences Acquisition
Vertex Pharmaceuticals gains a Phase 3-ready Alpine Immune Sciences drug with potential applications in a wide range of immunological disorders. The lead indication for the Alpine drug, povetacicept, is the chronic kidney disease IgA nephropathy.
Report: Payers Aren’t Providing an Adequate Digital Experience
About 32% of health insurance sites and apps “don’t meet the foundational level of functionality and intuitive organization of information,” according to a new J.D. Power report.
6 Women’s Health Startups You Should Get to Know
These health tech companies focused on the consumer and self-insured employer market will take part in the MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect contest May 21-22 in Chicago. Register today!
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Why So Many Nurses Are Fleeing Healthcare — And How Hospitals Can Address The Problem
Nurse managers being too busy to train and support their team members is one of the biggest reasons nurses are exiting the healthcare industry, according to a new report.
Three Key Challenges for Healthcare CISOs
There are several steps that CISOs and cybersecurity professionals can take to get ahead of looming digital threats in the healthcare space.
Behavioral Health, Interoperability and eConsent: Meeting the Demands of CMS Final Rule Compliance
In a webinar on April 16 at 1pm ET, Aneesh Chopra will moderate a discussion with executives from DocuSign, Velatura, and behavioral health providers on eConsent, health information exchange and compliance with the CMS Final Rule on interoperability.
PureTech Startup Gets $100M to Try For Success Where Sage & Others Fall Short in Depression
Seaport Therapeutics’ drug candidates are delivered through the lymphatic system, an approach that could overcome some limitations of neuropsychiatric medicines, including products from Sage Therapeutics. The startup stems from the research of PureTech Health.
How Can Healthcare Ensure Responsible AI Use?
At a recent conference, executives from across the industry shared their thoughts on how the healthcare sector can ensure its use of AI is ethical and responsible. They highlighted the need for collaboration, trust building and pragmatic thinking.