Organizations Are Calling on CMS to Prioritize Consumer-Focused Medicare Payment Rules Reform
Consumers First opposes the proposed removal of quality measures that focus on health equity
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Innovation: How can we quantify it?
In the HEOR world, you hear a lot about innovation. However, how can we measure innovation? The easiest way is to count the number of new drugs. However, ten “me too” products may be considered less innovative than a single product that cures a disease. An essay by Sukhun Kang in The Incidental Economist conducted…
Harbor Health Secures $130M To Grow Insurance Plans and Clinical Footprint
Harbor Health’s funding was co-led by General Catalyst, 8VC and Alta Partners. The round also includes participation from Dell Family Office Management, Health 2047 Capital Partners, Lemhi Ventures, Martin Ventures and Breyer Capital. The post Harbor Health Secures $130M To Grow Insurance Plans and Clinical Footprint appeared first on MedCity News.
Muskingum Valley Health Center: Embracing Value-Based Care in the Safety Net
Working with Medical Home Network, Ohio-based community health center sees progress in CMS’ ACO REACH model
Innovaccer Continues Acquisition Spree with Purchase of Story Health
Story Health’s platform helps health systems such as ChristianaCare and Intermountain scale up continuous specialty care efforts
With Drug Picked Up From Sanofi, Startup AllRock Takes Aim at Two Severe Lung Diseases
AllRock Bio’s drug is a small molecule pan-ROCK inhibitor ready for Phase 2 testing in pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary hypertension with interstitial lung disease. The startup is led by the management team that steered CinCor Pharma to a $1.3 billion acquisition by AstraZeneca. The post With Drug Picked Up From Sanofi, Startup AllRock Takes…
Humans Make the Game: What Baseball’s Tech Debate Can Teach Healthcare About the Value of Connection
Healthcare, like baseball, is ultimately a human experience. And no matter how advanced the tools, patients still want to feel something real: that someone sees them, hears them, and cares. The post Humans Make the Game: What Baseball’s Tech Debate Can Teach Healthcare About the Value of Connection appeared first on MedCity News.
How (and Where) to Find the Best Value Rehabilitation Programs for Brain Injuries
[Sponsored] Choosing the right brain injury rehabilitation program is a critical decision that can shape the future for you or your loved one. The post How (and Where) to Find the Best Value Rehabilitation Programs for Brain Injuries appeared first on MedCity News.
Obesity, Cancer, and the New Frontier of Treatment
Addressing the obesity-cancer connection begins with awareness. The more we understand how excess weight influences cancer risk, the better equipped we are to intervene early, tailor treatment, and support long-term health. The post Obesity, Cancer, and the New Frontier of Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.
An HIV Outbreak in Maine Shows the Risk of Trump’s Crackdown on Homelessness and Drug Use
Penobscot County, Maine, is grappling with the largest HIV outbreak in the state’s history. Home to Bangor, a city of roughly 32,000, the county has identified 28 new cases over nearly two years. That’s seven times the typical number for that length of time. Nearly all cases are among people who use drugs and are…