The U.S. Government and Global Tuberculosis Efforts
This fact sheet explains the U.S. government’s role in addressing the global tuberculosis epidemic, including the history of U.S. involvement and funding trends.
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Market Trends to Watch for Health Systems and Their Specialty Pharmacies
The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients. The post Market Trends to Watch for Health Systems and Their Specialty Pharmacies appeared first on MedCity News.
Social Security Tackles Overpayment ‘Injustices,’ but Problems Remain
In March, newly installed Social Security chief Martin O’Malley criticized agency “injustices” that “shock our shared sense of equity and good conscience as Americans.” He promised to overhaul the Social Security Administration’s often heavy-handed efforts to claw back money that millions of recipients — including people who are living in poverty, are elderly, or have…
Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Claims
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration could try to remove fluoride from drinking water, according to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, who was tapped last week by Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, called fluoride an “industrial waste” and linked it to cancer and other diseases and disorders while campaigning for Trump….
The Healthcare Industry Needs a Course Correction
By STEVEN ZECOLA The United States healthcare system has failed by any measure. First, costs are out of control. For example, 17% of the country’s GDP is spent on healthcare. This percentage was less than half that amount in 1980. It is expected to continue growing to 20% by 2032. Seventy-five percent of these costs are attributable to…
Take a deep breath: Trump may not mean that much change–for health care, that is
By MATTHEW HOLT At some point I had to crawl out of my hole and put pen to paper on the election debacle that just took place, and what the ensuing lunacy might be like for the health care system. So this is my attempt to do just that. It’s really hard to understand why…
Health care in Spain
ISPOR Europe kicks off this week in Barcelona, Spain. In honor of ISPOR, I will summarize some key attributes of the Spanish health care system based on a 2024 report from the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies and the Instituto Aragones de Ciencias de la Salud. Country overview Population: 48.4 million (as of…
GSK Wagers $80M on a Tech Platform and Parkinson’s Drug from Flagship-Founded Vesalius
Vesalius Therapeutics’ AI-based technology finds novel targets and intervention points for subgroups of patients within a common disease. A small molecule that Vesalius has been developing for a novel Parkinson’s disease target is now headed to GSK, which has licensed global rights. The post GSK Wagers $80M on a Tech Platform and Parkinson’s Drug from…
Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Survivorship Care: Early Detection and Prevention of Lymphedema
Our goal should be to make lymphedema a preventable aspect of cancer survivorship or at a minimum, manageable, rather than a debilitating aftereffect that diminishes patients’ quality of life. The post Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Survivorship Care: Early Detection and Prevention of Lymphedema appeared first on MedCity News.
7 States Passed Abortion Rights Ballot Measures. But Changes Won’t be Like a “Light Switch,” Experts Say
In the 2024 election, seven out of 10 states passed ballot measures protecting abortion rights. But the effects won’t be seen immediately, experts say. The post 7 States Passed Abortion Rights Ballot Measures. But Changes Won’t be Like a “Light Switch,” Experts Say appeared first on MedCity News.