We Should Write a Really Stern Letter
By KIM BELLARD On the heels of the disastrous floods in Texas, days away from…
We Should Write a Really Stern Letter
By KIM BELLARD On the heels of the disastrous floods in Texas, days away from the Hurricane Katrina twenty year anniversary, and with Hurricane Erin almost becoming another Hurricane Sandy, the dedicated employees at FEMA are worried. Very worried. They’ve got a President who repeatedly has called to dismantle the agency, a DHS Secretary who…
Duke Spinout Launches Platform to Unite Care and Clinical Research
Pluto Health launched an AI-driven digital hub that unifies fragmented health data, provides personalized care navigation and integrates clinical research opportunities to help close primary care access gaps. The platform aims to improve care coordination and make research participation more accessible, especially for patients without insurance or a regular primary care provider. The post Duke…
Regeneron’s RNA Med for Muscle Disease Meets Trial Goals; FDA Filing Planned for Next Year
Cemdisiran, a small interfering RNA drug that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals licensed from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, met the goals of its pivotal test in generalized myasthenia gravis. The rare neuromuscular disease has several new therapies, but analysts see cemdisiran as having advantages over one particular class of drugs. The post Regeneron’s RNA Med for Muscle Disease Meets Trial…
Dreem Health Launches 3 Partnerships to Address Sleep Disorders
Dreem Health introduced partnerships with Moona Health, DrLullaby and Daybreak. The partnerships aim to improve care for sleep conditions like insomnia and sleep apnea. The post Dreem Health Launches 3 Partnerships to Address Sleep Disorders appeared first on MedCity News.
With a New Take on an Old Schizophrenia Drug, LB Pharma Prepares IPO to Fund Phase 3 Test
LB Pharmaceuticals’ planned IPO will fund late-stage clinical development of LB-102, a once-daily pill designed to improve on the old Sanofi schizophrenia drug Solian. The IPO filing follow a corporate restructuring in May that cut the jobs of LB’s chief financial and scientific officers to streamline operations and extend its cash runway. The post With…
Healthcare Price Transparency is Not Enough
Health care in the United States is confusing for patients and consumers. Price transparency is a step in the right direction — transformative change can happen by combining cost, quality, appropriateness and efficiency measures. The post Healthcare Price Transparency is Not Enough appeared first on MedCity News.
On-Demand Relief: What IV Therapy Company Offers the Fastest Service?
[Sponsored] Mobile IV therapy brings hydration and wellness straight to your door. Compare top providers, including Mountain Rocky IV Medics, and find the right fit for your health needs. The post On-Demand Relief: What IV Therapy Company Offers the Fastest Service? appeared first on MedCity News.
Evaluating the Complexities of the Digital Operating Room
As operating environments become more complex, every element and system must be reliable, safe, and compliant with the web of regulations. Testing is the antidote to address these issues, however, this presents a significant testing burden. Here are some key challenges. The post Evaluating the Complexities of the Digital Operating Room appeared first on MedCity News.
Charting the Way Forward: New Efforts to Advance Electronic Health Information Sharing
In July 2025, the Trump administration announced a new effort (“Making Health Tech Great Again”) towards health data interchange.. This brief describes the new, voluntary Trump administration interoperability initiative, provides an overview of key health information technology laws and regulations, and highlights some of the challenges and limitations of these efforts.
Medicare Advantage Enrollees Account for 25% of all Inpatient Hospital Days
This analysis examines the recent growth of Medicare Advantage as a share of hospital inpatient days. Medicare Advantage rose from 13% to 25% of all inpatient days from 2015 to 2023, although there was wide variation among hospitals.
