Weapons dubbed “less lethal” are once again being used in Los Angeles, this time against people protesting the Trump administration’s immigration raids. During the 2020 protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd, KFF Health News and USA Today documented the harm that rubber bullets and other “less lethal” projectiles can cause. Here’s what…
Organizations need to take a proactive approach to identify, prioritize and mitigate threats in real time. This means gaining visibility and control into all physical and virtual assets. The post A Preemptive Prescription to Cyber Exposure Management appeared first on MedCity News.
By reimagining the payment experience through transparency, flexibility, and technology, providers can drive better outcomes for both their bottom line and the patients they serve. The post Improving Patient Payment Collections: Strategies for Success appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Business banking provider* Mercury sponsored a webinar discussing early stage investment topics with venture capitalists such as grant funding secrets, capital valuation, the role of AI in life sciences, and more. The post Investors Share How Early Stage Healthcare Startups Are Using AI appeared first on MedCity News.
Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. The room, decorated with an under-the-sea theme, had a balloon arch decked out with streamers meant to look like jellyfish and a cloud of clear balloons mimicking ocean bubbles. Kennedy comes to this memory cafe twice a month…
By MELISSA LUNARDI The Rise of Digital Grief Support We’re witnessing a shift in how we process one of humanity’s most universal experiences: grief. Several companies have emerged in recent years to develop grief-related technology, where users can interact with AI versions of deceased loved ones or turn to general AI platforms for grief support….
FDA approval of Merck’s RSV antibody drug, Enflonsia, makes it a direct competitor to Sanofi’s Beyfortus. The new Merck product is expected to be discussed by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; ACIP will have an entirely new roster at its next meeting after all 17 sitting members were dismissed by Health and Human…
GoodRx launched Community Link, a new cost-plus pricing program that allows independent pharmacies to contract directly with GoodRx. The post GoodRx Unveils Cost-Plus Model for Independent Pharmacies appeared first on MedCity News.
The Trump administration has cancelled $766 million in contracts to develop mRNA vaccines against potential pandemic flu viruses. In addition, since President Donald Trump took office, at least half of the security council’s staff have been laid off or left. This is dangerous say former health security officials. The post In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump…
The technologies and techniques developed for eye transplantation and nerve regeneration may have significant translational potential for other biomedical needs including: spinal cord injury, central nervous system regeneration, retinal cell and tissue transplantation, and other forms of organ and tissue transplantation. The post Whole Eye Transplantation is No Longer Just Science Fiction appeared first on…