Upstream Bio will use its IPO haul to continue clinical testing of verekitug, which it contends be a better treatment option for severe asthma compared to a commercialized Amgen and AstraZeneca drug. CAMP4 Therapeutics and Ceribell also priced IPOs to join the public markets. The post Aiming to Outdo Rivals in Severe Asthma, Upstream Bio…
For 2025, the average star rating for Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug contracts was 3.92, compared to 4.07 for 2024, 4.14 for 2023 and 4.37 for 2022. The post Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Drop Again appeared first on MedCity News.
As clinicians begin to rely more on AI, they will also need to cultivate new skills, particularly around critical interpretation of AI-generated insights, to fully leverage its potential in patient care. The post From Crawling to Caring: The Evolution of Clinical Practice with AI and Its Transformative Impact on Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
The scaling power of AI can simultaneously remove barriers to access, drive costs down system-wide and elevate the role of the human clinician so they can focus on human touch that their patients need. The post Establishing Better Health Care Outcomes through AI appeared first on MedCity News.
During the Reuters Total Health conference, two healthcare leaders debated whether AI has the potential to reduce healthcare disparities. One argued that the technology is not there yet, while the other argued that it’s about how people use AI. The post Can AI Reduce Healthcare Disparities? Health Execs Debate appeared first on MedCity News.
Booster Therapeutics’ small molecules activate the 20S proteasome, a component of cells that gets rid of misfolded proteins. Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s are potential disease targets for the startup, which launched with $15 million in seed financing. The post Startup Booster Therapeutics Launches to Usher In Next Wave of Protein-Degrading Drugs appeared first on MedCity News.
Telehealth should serve as a tool for leveling the playing field, ensuring that every person has access to the care they deserve, no matter their socioeconomic status or zip code. The post The Power of “Techquity”: How Telehealth Can Help Promote Health Equity appeared first on MedCity News.
The idea is to harness the power of digital tools and cloud-based systems to create solutions that understand the root cause of healthcare needs, which will ultimately revolutionize care delivery, improve outcomes and reduce costs. The post Healthcare’s Silver Lining: The Promise of Building a Health System in the Cloud appeared first on MedCity News.
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Maven Clinic’s $125 million Series F funding round was led by StepStone Group and included participation from existing investors General Catalyst, Sequoia, Oak HC/FT, Icon Ventures, Dragoneer Investment Group and Lux Capital. The post Maven Clinic Snags $125M To Boost Fertility Program, Expand Value-Based Care Partnerships appeared first on MedCity News.