
America’s Aging Crossroads: Will We Rise to the Challenge or Fall Behind?
This is not just about today’s older adults — it’s about the next 50 years. If we design a smarter, more sustainable system now, we will all benefit when our time comes.
This is not just about today’s older adults — it’s about the next 50 years. If we design a smarter, more sustainable system now, we will all benefit when our time comes.
March has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, providers like Providence and Geisinger have appointed new C-suite leaders, and companies like Blue Shield of California and Evernorth have undergone CEO exits. There were also layoffs at organizations including HHS, Blue Cross of Idaho and the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Talkspace introduced Talkcast on Monday, an AI-powered feature that allows therapists to generate personalized podcast episodes for clients.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is stopping development of VX-264, an experimental cell therapy/medical device treatment for type 1 diabetes, after an early look at Phase 1/2 data fell short of efficacy goals. This program came from a $950 million acquisition in 2019 that marked Vertex’s entry into type 1 diabetes.
Engaging in data sharing, observational cohort research, and deeper analysis of available data to yield further insights can drive improved results for patients, making label and cohort extension faster and more robust.
Two Chairs, which offers hybrid behavioral health care, expanded its presence from three states to 22 states. This expansion gives millions of people access to therapy services, as Two Chairs’ services are now available to 75% of the U.S. population.
A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project reveals that private equity firms have been increasingly acquiring intellectual and developmental disability providers and implementing cost-cutting strategies that reduce care quality.
The FDA granted marketing authorization to a Visby Medical at-home PCR test for three common sexually transmitted infections. The Visby test yields results in about 30 minutes.
It’s critical that healthcare organizations delivering on the program’s promise not be torpedoed by the “bad actors”
To reduce overdose rates in the U.S., leaders must recognize the impact of medication-assisted treatment in correctional facilities.
Medicaid and SNAP cuts could lead to 1 million jobs lost in just 2026, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund and the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health.
About 90% of healthcare organizations are insecurely connected to the internet and running systems vulnerable to exploitation by ransomware gangs, according to new research. It also found that 78% of providers have made ransomware payments of $500,000 or more.
Novo Nordisk gets global rights to Lexicon Pharmaceuticals’ LX9851, an oral small molecule with a first-in-class approach to sparking weight loss. The licensing agreement comes months after Lexicon reported encouraging preclinical data from tests of LX9851 in combination with semaglutide, the main ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
By focusing on prevention, collaboration, and data-driven innovation, community health programs are ensuring resources are used more effectively and patient care is proactive rather than reactive.
By prioritizing staff education, starting small with practical applications, and establishing clear guidelines, local health departments can lay the foundation for sustainable AI adoption. This approach ultimately enhances efficiency, improves health outcomes, and ensures cost-effective care for the communities they serve.