Kaiser Permanente consolidated 12 EHR instances across California into two in a matter of hours without disrupting patient care. This project has simplified clinical workflows and improved data consistency, as well as provided a rare example of EHR consolidation executed successfully at scale, said Neil Cowles, the health system’s chief information and technology officer. The…
BioMarin Pharmaceutical’s acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics is a marriage of two rare disease biotech companies. Amicus’s two commercialized products, for the enzyme deficiencies Fabry disease and Pompe disease, are each projected to become blockbuster sellers. The post BioMarin’s Presence in Rare Enzyme Disorders Grows With $4.8B Amicus Therapeutics Acquisition appeared first on MedCity News.
Codoxo’s funding was led by CVS Health Ventures and included participation from Echo Health Ventures, Sands Capital and 111 West Capital. The post Codoxo Raises $35M to Prevent Healthcare Payment Errors appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare organizations must orient their models around outcomes rather than technology and capabilities alone — and that can be done through novel accountable partnerships built on a care enablement platform. The post Bringing Joy Back to Healthcare: The Power of Accountable Partnerships appeared first on MedCity News.
AI voice agents can improve call center customer service – here are some things to consider when exploring options. The post Empathy Meets Efficiency: How AI is Transforming Medicare Call Centers appeared first on MedCity News.
Takeda said more than half of plaque psoriasis patients treated with zasocitinib achieved clear or almost clear skin in two Phase 3 studies. Regulatory submissions for the TYK2 inhibitor are planned for 2026 and clinical trials are ongoing in other indications. The post Takeda Drug From $4B Deal Succeeds in Two Pivotal Plaque Psoriasis Trials…
CMS’ new ACCESS model, slated to begin on July 1, aims to shift traditional Medicare fee-for-service toward value-based care by tying payments to patient outcomes and encouraging tech-enabled, preventive care. Experts say it could benefit digitally mature, value-focused providers first, but its overall success will hinge on clear metrics, better data sharing and sustained participation….
With new therapies being approved, and many others in the pipeline, they raise a critical question: Is our healthcare system prepared to deliver them effectively and sustainably? The post Breakthrough Therapies Aren’t Enough: What Neurology Needs Now appeared first on MedCity News.
Here are three things providers should consider when it comes to Medicare. The post Changes Are Coming to 2026 Medicare Benefits appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Learn how to find qualified spine surgeons for a second opinion in Los Angeles by comparing the leading options from regional medical facilities. The post Need a Second Opinion? Here Are 5 Top-Rated Spine Surgeons in Los Angeles appeared first on MedCity News.