Nordic Capital acquired a majority stake in health data platform Arcadia. Together, the two aim to accelerate the company’s mission of advancing value-based care through AI and data analytics. Arcadia CEO Michael Meucci views the deal as both a validation of the company’s strategy and part of a broader wave of healthcare investments focused on…
Organon said OG-6219 did not beat a placebo in a mid-stage clinical trial whose main goal was to measure the change in pelvic pain caused by endometriosis. The twice-daily pill came from Organon’s 2021 acquisition of Forendo Pharma. The post Organon Stops Work on Endometriosis Drug After Failure in Phase 2 Test appeared first on…
To remain resilient amid the volatility, skilled nursing facilities s need to stay on top of what’s impacting operations and consider strategic opportunities. Here are important trends to watch. The post Industry Pressures and Possibilities: What’s Ahead for Skilled Nursing Facilities appeared first on MedCity News.
By keeping our AI and ML grounded in real-world medicine, we can shape a future where prior authorization works smarter, faster, and better for everyone involved. The post Physician-led AI: Unlocking Clinical Productivity In Prior Authorization appeared first on MedCity News.
Co-occurring ADHD and eating disorders can intensify the symptoms of each other. Impulsivity can lead to binge eating or purging and emotional dysregulation can make it challenging to cope with life’s difficulties. Addressing both ADHD and an eating disorder at the same time can best forge the path to recovery and healthy coping. The post…
Ochsner Health is expanding its use of Latent Health’s AI platform after its reduced medication prior authorization times to just 4-5 minutes. The technology is designed to both streamline pharmacists’ workflows as well as improve patients’ access to medications. The post Ochsner Health Scales AI Tool After Its Cuts Prior Authorization Time to Just 4-5…
Instead of an engineered peptide to activate gut receptors to trigger metabolic effects, Syntis’s technology forms a coating in intestines that has the effect of redirecting nutrients, mimicking an effect of gastric bypass surgery. In other obesity medicine news, Protagonist Therapeutics revealed a drug candidate that puts it in competition with Novo Nordisk and Eli…
The new Lilli App helps consumers manage polycystic ovary syndrome with meal plans, a symptom tracking tool and educational resources. The post Lilli Health Introduces App for Managing PCOS appeared first on MedCity News.
To make healthcare more affordable in the short term and the long run, time-to-pay must become an essential component of every health plan with any out-of-pocket responsibility. The post The Overlooked Fix for Drug Affordability? Give People More Time to Pay appeared first on MedCity News.
As scrutiny from CMS and the FCC increases, Medicare marketers must rethink how they source, verify, and engage leads. Taking the focus off lead volume and redirecting it to lead quality will help them demonstrate they run an ethical operation. The post Lead Quality vs. Lead Volume: What Matters Most When Serving Vulnerable Populations appeared first…