How often does FDA use expedited regulatory pathway for oncology drugs?
FDA uses expedited regulatory pathways (ERPs) in order to accelerate the availability of drugs and…
How often does FDA use expedited regulatory pathway for oncology drugs?
FDA uses expedited regulatory pathways (ERPs) in order to accelerate the availability of drugs and diagnostic tests for severe conditions that have unmet medical needs. How often is this process used and has this changed over time? A recent paper by Horn et al. (2025) provides the answer as applied to colorectal cancer (CRC) drugs….
4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in August
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in August. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in August appeared first on MedCity News.
Workload Up, Payment Down: The Growing Strain on Independent Practices
Physicians are facing rising workloads, shrinking support staff and declining reimbursement — resulting in a burnout crisis and threatening the sustainability of independent practices. Experts say urgent Medicare payment reforms are needed to prevent further consolidation, as well as preserve access to care. The post Workload Up, Payment Down: The Growing Strain on Independent Practices…
From Urgent Care to Smarter Care: Using Rapid Testing to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
By making RT-PCR testing a routine option in outpatient and urgent care settings — and by educating all stakeholders along the clinical continuum — we can significantly reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, protect the effective drugs we still have, and ensure that bacterial infections remain treatable for future generations. The post From Urgent Care to Smarter…
The IPO List is on the Chopping Block (Again) — What Providers Need to Know
This proposal reflects a broader shift toward more restrictive oversight of inpatient utilization. As CMS finalizes this policy, providers should be aware of the immediate compliance and reimbursement risks associated with the phase-out. The post The IPO List is on the Chopping Block (Again) — What Providers Need to Know appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
August has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare sector. For example, OpenAI, Veradigm and Qure.ai welcomed new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including BioNTech, CentraCare and Emory Healthcare. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs appeared first on MedCity News.
Sleep.ai Secures $5.5M to Scale Sleep Intelligence Platform
Sleep.ai’s $5.5 million in funding was led by Treasure Coast Ventures and included participation from Nurture Ventures, the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York and Supermoon Capital. The post Sleep.ai Secures $5.5M to Scale Sleep Intelligence Platform appeared first on MedCity News.
Sleep.ai Secures $5.5M to Scale Sleep Intelligence Platform
Sleep.ai’s $5.5 million in funding was led by Treasure Coast Ventures and included participation from Nurture Ventures, the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York and Supermoon Capital. The post Sleep.ai Secures $5.5M to Scale Sleep Intelligence Platform appeared first on MedCity News.
MedCity FemFwd: Designing Healthcare Spaces for Women
In this episode, we’re joined by Abbie Clary, executive director of Health for All for CannonDesign, an architecture design company. She discusses why healthcare traditionally hasn’t been built around women, and what needs to change. The post MedCity FemFwd: Designing Healthcare Spaces for Women appeared first on MedCity News.
Friday Links
“NHS will pay diet apps who help to slim patients with weight-loss drugs”AI is creating new math.Denmark economy and Novo Nordisk.CDC resignations continue.Employer strategies for reference-based pricing of provider reimbursement.
