HIMSS25: Transforming Healthcare in a Payer-driven World
At the global health conference in Las Vegas, panelists discuss innovation and metrics for success
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Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners: Where Did the Retail Giant Go Wrong?
Walgreens is selling itself to the private equity firm Sycamore Partners. This comes after the company has faced increased competition from online retailers like Amazon. It remains to be seen, however, if Walgreens will perform better under Sycamore Partners. The post Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners: Where Did the Retail Giant Go Wrong?…
U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze & Dissolution of USAID: Timeline of Events
This timeline provides a detailed overview of actions, including counter-actions, related to the administration’s efforts to freeze all U.S. foreign aid and dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
How Houston Methodist’s ACO Reduced Its End-of-Life Spending by Nearly 20%
Houston Methodist Coordinate Care is reducing costs through a partnership with Koda Health, a digital platform that guides patients through their end-of-life choices. Preliminary findings show the technology resulted in a 19% reduction in the total cost of care for patients at the end of their life, which equals nearly $9,000 in savings per patient….
Your Neighbor Has Backyard Chickens. Should You Be Worried?
If your neighbor is a backyard chicken hobbyist, should you be worried about bird flu? KFF Health News national public health correspondent Amy Maxmen answers that question and shares her reporting, on WAMU’s “Health Hub” segment March 5. The latest outbreak of bird flu has upended egg, poultry, and dairy operations, sickened dozens of farmworkers,…
Novo Nordisk’s Next-Gen Obesity Drug Disappoints Again With Lower Than Expected Weight Loss
CagriSema, a dual-acting drug in development by Novo Nordisk, met the goal of a Phase 3 test in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. But the topline results don’t show an advantage over Eli Lilly’s commercialized obesity medication, Zepbound. The post Novo Nordisk’s Next-Gen Obesity Drug Disappoints Again With Lower Than Expected Weight Loss…
Amid the Usual HIMSS Frenzy, a More Sober Mindset?
The discussions at HIMSS25, particularly around AI, felt very grounded indeed
At HIMSS25, Thinking About AI and Its Impact on Frontline Clinicians
A panel of clinician and other leaders looked at issues around clinician engagement in AI
HHS Investigates Alleged Discrimination in Healthcare Workforce and Training Programs
OCR Opens Four Investigations of Medical Schools and Hospitals
Everything You Need to Know About Sterilization Cases and Their Role in Healthcare
[Sponsored] Innovative sterilization cases and trays are instrumental in reducing infection risk in medical settings. Learn notable things about them and their makers. The post Everything You Need to Know About Sterilization Cases and Their Role in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.