On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission released its second interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen. The report examines the impact of PBMs (specifically CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx) on specialty generic drugs, highlighting substantial price markups by PBMs on medications for cancer, HIV and other conditions. The post Healthcare Leaders Support FTC’s…
The good news is that virtual solutions are becoming more sophisticated every day to eliminate these care deserts. These promising strategies are helping. The post Tech-driven Heart Care Key to Cardiology Desert Crisis appeared first on MedCity News.
AI/big data haven’t solved healthcare’s challenges. Despite advancements, systemic barriers persist, but AI offers potential to improve outcomes and efficiency. The post Is ‘Big Data’ the Cure-all for U.S. Healthcare? appeared first on MedCity News.
Combining AI-driven insights with tailored care pathways, patients gain access to health coaches, psychologists, and treatment plans, while providers benefit from workflow optimization. The post GVX Venture Studio Launches FusionCare.AI: A One-Stop Shop for Obesity Care at the Future and Health Executive Summit at JPM 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.
Revenue for the blockbuster Eli Lilly drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound continues to grow, but not as much as expected. At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Lilly CEO David Ricks explained why the company revised downward its projections for fourth quarter 2024 revenue. The post At JPM, Eli Lilly’s CEO Explains Why Mounjaro, Zepbound Sales Were…
More than a decade ago, Medtronic announced that a pivotal trial testing its renal denervation system had failed. Though it got approved later, reimbursement has been elusive. All that might change this year. The post Is Medtronic On the Cusp of Rewriting the Story of Renal Denervation? appeared first on MedCity News.
Patient flow automation startup Qventus closed a $105 million Series D financing round. The company’s technology is used by more than 115 hospitals and health systems, including Northwestern Medicine, Banner Health and Allina Health. The post Qventus Snags $105M for Its Patient Flow Automation Tech appeared first on MedCity News.
Solera Health’s $40 million Series E round was co-led by Health Care Service Corporation and included participation from Adams Street, Cobalt Ventures, and Horizon Mutual Holdings, Inc. The post Solera Health Raises $40M Series E Round Co-Led by Health Care Service Corporation appeared first on MedCity News.
A new eBook by Elation Health offers a checklist to help primary care practices maintain and grow in the face of these myriad challenges. The post A Strategic Growth Plan for Primary Care Practices appeared first on MedCity News.
Solution developers have a key role to play in mapping the full patient experience and providing patients with the tools and knowledge needed to overcome common hurdles and maintain high rates of compliance. Doing so will benefit both patients and innovators. The post How Developers Can Use Patient Feedback to Improve Health Outcomes appeared first…