Pfizer Lawsuits Allege Novo Nordisk’s Bid to Buy Obesity Biotech Metsera is Anticompetitive, Illegal
Pfizer claims Metsera breached their merger agreement, adding that a tie-up of the biotech with…
Pfizer Lawsuits Allege Novo Nordisk’s Bid to Buy Obesity Biotech Metsera is Anticompetitive, Illegal
Pfizer claims Metsera breached their merger agreement, adding that a tie-up of the biotech with GLP-1 drug giant Novo Nordisk would violate U.S. antitrust law. Metsera called the arguments “nonsense” and said Pfizer is trying to buy the obesity drug developer for less than what Novo is willing to pay. The post Pfizer Lawsuits Allege…
Gobierno de Trump ordena a programas estatales de Medicaid que ayuden a identificar a inmigrantes indocumentados
La administración del presidente Donald Trump ha ordenado a los estados que investiguen a beneficiarios de Medicaid —el programa que cubre a personas de bajos ingresos o con discapacidades— para verificar si cumplen con los requisitos de elegibilidad en base a su estatus migratorio. Hasta ahora, cinco estados informaron que ya han recibido, en total,…
The ROI Hospitals Can’t Afford to Ignore: Payment Modernization
Now that the “Big Beautiful Bill” has been enacted, U.S. health systems may face a seismic financial shakeup. The most resilient organizations are using this moment to rethink their infrastructure, and modernizing payments is one of the most logical places to start. The post The ROI Hospitals Can’t Afford to Ignore: Payment Modernization appeared first…
The Primary Care Clinician of the Future Won’t Practice Alone: The Power of Scientific Partnerships
The future of primary care will be collaborative by design. Clinicians will continue to be the first call and the trusted guide, but they will be supported by scientific partners who shorten the distance between breakthrough and bedside. The post The Primary Care Clinician of the Future Won’t Practice Alone: The Power of Scientific Partnerships…
Webinar on ROI Reality Check: Separating Hype from Health Impact
[Sponsored] In this webinar on November 19th, executives will share the need for accountability and proof in benefits design. Sign up today! The post Webinar on ROI Reality Check: Separating Hype from Health Impact appeared first on MedCity News.
Donor Government Funding for Family Planning in 2024
In 2025, the donor government funding landscape fundamentally changed. Under the new administration, the United States (U.S.
From Narcan to Gun Silencers, Opioid Settlement Cash Pays Law Enforcement Tabs
In the heart of Appalachia, law enforcement is often seen as being on the front line of the addiction crisis. Bre Dolan, a 35-year-old resident of Hardy County, West Virginia, understands why. Throughout her childhood, when her dad had addiction and mental health crises, police officers were often the first ones to respond. Dolan calls…
Trump’s HHS Orders State Medicaid Programs To Help Find Undocumented Immigrants
The Trump administration has ordered states to investigate certain individuals enrolled in Medicaid to determine whether they are ineligible because of their immigration status, with five states reporting they’ve together received more than 170,000 names — an “unprecedented” step by the federal government that ensnares the state-federal health program in the president’s immigration crackdown. Advocates…
Sock Hops and Concerts: How Some Places Spent Opioid Settlement Cash
Officials in Irvington, New Jersey, had an idea. To raise awareness about the dangers of opioid use and addiction, the township could host concerts with popular R&B artists like Q Parker and Musiq Soulchild. It spent more than $600,000 in 2023 and 2024 to pay for the shows, even footing the bill for VIP trailers…
Justin Schrager demos Vital.io
Justin Schrager is the CMO of Vital.io. Their technology sits in the hospital telling patients what is going on with their care while they are in the hospital, particularly in the ER. Justin showed a deep demo about the patient experience of using Vital.io which includes what the patient can expect and guides them through…
