Among the investor judges for the track at INVEST, scheduled for May 20-21 in Chicago are Raffi Boyajian, of Cigna Ventures; Jane Suh of Alley Corp; and Ed Weklar of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. The post Which AI Health Tech Startups Will Present at INVEST Pitch Perfect Contest appeared first on…
Healthcare leaders hope Dr. Oz supports Medicare Advantage, nutrition and telehealth as CMS administrator. The post What Issues Do Healthcare Leaders Want Dr. Oz to Tackle as CMS Administrator? appeared first on MedCity News.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals drug Imcivree met the body mass index reduction goals of a Phase 3 test in hypothalamic obesity, an acquired form of obesity stemming from dysregulation of the MC4R pathway in the hypothalamus. The engineered peptide drug is already approved for two genetically driven types of obesity. The post Rhythm Pharma Drug Lowers BMI…
Walter Singleterry has worked as a member of the Environmental Services at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital for the last 14 years. Not long after after he was hired, Walter was promoted to cleaning patients’ rooms—a position he does not take lightly. Phyllis Thomas, a manager in the EVS department at Shelby Hospital, has worked at…
GSK is licensing an ABL Bio technology yields bispecific antibodies engineered to leverage a certain transmembrane receptor to cross the blood-brain barrier to treat neurodegeneration. GSK is already partnered with Alector, which has monoclonal antibodies in clinical development for Alzheimer’s disease. The post GSK Grabs Rights to Technology That Gets Drugs Across the Blood-Brain Barrier…
If you’re still evaluating benefits the same way you did five years ago, you’re already behind. Here are some ways to get ahead. The post Six for ‘26: Top Concerns for Benefits Leaders Heading into 2026 Planning appeared first on MedCity News.
Poverty significantly impacts the mental and physical health of older adults. Lack of access to care and unaddressed SDOH issues lead to poorly managed chronic conditions, delays in treatment, medication non-adherence, and lower utilization of preventive services. The post The Crisis of Elderly Poverty and Its Health Consequences appeared first on MedCity News.
The AI change management process that healthcare providers are navigating is as significant and complex as the industry’s switch to EHRs, according to a new report from Arcadia. In the report, health system leaders share advice on how get the most out of AI deployments, recommending things like building a strong foundation and establishing robust…
The Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments for a case that threatens coverage of preventive services without cost-sharing. Experts say this could make it significantly harder for patients to access care and lead to higher costs down the road. The post How the Pending Supreme Court Decision on Preventive Care Could Affect the Healthcare…
Successful organizations are transforming their operations to create a single experience so that no matter how they get in touch, consumers feel more confident that the organization “knows” them — and respects their time. The post A Unified Platform Is Essential To Boost The Customer Experience In Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.