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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s rise to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has some concerned that anti-vaccine policies are coming. If the nation’s top public health agency pulls support of vaccination, other healthcare stakeholders will need to step up to fill the vaccine messaging void. The post How the Health Sector […]

Randy Bolyga, founder CEO of RXNT, built his medical software company without venture capital, relying instead on SBA loans and a conservative, cash-positive growth strategy. He believes many venture capital-backed healthcare startups fail because they chase rapid growth without sustainable business models or a deep understanding of the market. The post Why One Healthcare Founder […]

[Sponsored] The layout of your phlebotomy station can significantly impact efficiency. A well-thought-out setup ensures that every tool is within reach, minimizing unnecessary movement and reducing patient wait times. The post How to Optimize Your Phlebotomy Setup for Efficient Patient Care appeared first on MedCity News.

How can physicians and patients be confident enough that vendors entirely ignorant of the FDA process for repair and reporting can properly recalibrate life-saving machines? Is this really the right place to argue that “anyone can do it?” The post Medical Device Right to Repair is the Wrong Approach appeared first on MedCity News.

When was the last time you asked a patient to contribute to trial design? Have you ever asked a patient to contribute to a protocol? Patient-centricity benefits the entire healthcare ecosystem. The post When Patients Win,  Everyone Wins appeared first on MedCity News.

Trellis Health emerged from stealth and announced $1.8 million in pre-seed funding. The platform helps women easily access and understand their medical records so they can make better health decisions during pregnancy and throughout their lives. The post New Pregnancy App Launches to Support Mothers Through Birth and Beyond appeared first on MedCity News.

In a new report, the Peterson Center on Healthcare made policy recommendations on reimbursement, access and data collection for remote monitoring technologies. The post Peterson Center on Healthcare: 3 Policy Recommendations for Remote Health Technologies appeared first on MedCity News.

The first Phase 3 results for Eli Lilly’s daily pill orforglipron show statistically significant reductions in blood sugar and body weight in patients with type 2 diabetes. The pharmaceutical giant plans global regulatory submissions starting at the end of this year. The post Eli Lilly’s Metabolic Medicine Takes the Lead in the Race to Develop […]

Healthcare organizations need to jump in with both feet when it comes to AI, as mitigating risk is quickly becoming an existential business issue. Machine learning has quickly gone from being a nice-to-have to a must-have. The post Health Plans Can Reduce Costs with a Focus on Rising Risk appeared first on MedCity News.

The self-medicating plant movement sits at the intersection of empowerment and misinformation. On one hand, it signals a growing desire for agency in personal health. On the other, it raises alarms about safety, oversight, and the risk of delayed care. The post The Rise of Plant-Based Self-Medication and What Healthcare Must Do Next appeared first […]

Glycomine’s lead program is an experimental treatment for PMM2-CDG, an ultra-rare enzyme deficiency often misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy. With encouraging results from an open-label Phase 2 study, the biotech startup is now preparing for a placebo-controlled test that could potentially support a regulatory submission. The post Startup Glycomine Lands $115M for Clinical Trial in Ultra-Rare […]

The Trump administration aims to change the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program in a way that would delay when certain drugs can be selected for negotiation. The post Trump’s Executive Order on Prescription Drug Costs Delivers a Win for Pharma Companies appeared first on MedCity News.

From the operating room to the front desk, robotics are now being integrated into a variety of applications with the purpose of freeing up time and services for healthcare workers to do what they do best, patient care. The post Healthcare’s Robotic Renaissance: Meeting Future Demands appeared first on MedCity News.

By adopting a fresh approach that places the right people in the right programs, including AI-enabled enrollment, health plans, the healthcare industry will be in a better position to weather impending federal cuts – and maybe even end up better for it. The post How the Healthcare Industry Can Soften Blow from Medicaid Cuts appeared […]

[Sponsored] A webinar on May 8th will explore how a banking platform approach could be a resource for the needs of entrepreneurs across biotech, diagnostics, and other life science companies. The post How Can Fintech Make it Easier for Early Stage Life Science Companies to Grow? appeared first on MedCity News.

Digital nutrition company Culina Health is joining forces with Adventist HealthCare’s clinically integrated network of more than 2,400 providers. Under the partnership, Adventist physicians will have direct access to Culina Health’s dietitians, who provide patients with virtual, personalized nutrition counseling. The post Adventist HealthCare Teams Up with Culina Health to Expand Access to Nutrition Care […]

SCAN Group is partnering with Sutter Health to develop new Medicare Advantage products and eventually launch a joint venture Medicare Advantage plan. The post What SCAN and Sutter Health Hope to Achieve with Their MA Partnership appeared first on MedCity News.

Click Therapeutics’ migraine mobile app may now be used alongside standard drug therapies as a way to prevent episodic migraine in adults. In clinical trials, daily use of the app led to a statistically significant reduction in monthly migraine days. The post Software-as-Treatment Startup Click Therapeutics Gets FDA Authorization for Migraine Mobile App appeared first […]

GLP-1 medications are transforming how we think about chronic disease management and, more importantly, prevention. Ongoing research has found them to be effective in the prevention or treatment of diabetes, heart attacks and strokes, kidney disease, liver disease, sleep apnea, and more. The post Diabetes Eradication? The New Chronic Condition Care Playbook and How GLP-1s […]

[Sponsored] Discover Houston’s best orthopedic surgery centers and what features — from personalized treatment plans to rehabilitation services — make these top providers stand out in their industry. The post The Top-Rated Orthopedic Surgery Centers in the Houston Area and Beyond appeared first on MedCity News.