A new survey found that 73% of employers plan to maintain their well-being programs in 2025, while 20% will be expanding their programs. The post Business Group on Health: Employers To Maintain Well-Being Benefits Despite Cost Challenges appeared first on MedCity News.
Eli Lilly’s acquisition of SiteOne Therapeutics acquisition comes ahead of Phase 2 testing of the startup’s lead drug candidate, which blocks the NaV1.8 sodium channel to treat pain. This target has clinical and regulatory validation from the recent FDA approval of Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ pain drug, Journavx. The post Eli Lilly Commits $1B to Get Drug…
[Sponsored] Are you looking for a medical alert device that is elegant-looking and balances your independence and safety? Here are the best devices to choose from. The post The 3 Best Medical Alert Devices for Active Seniors appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare and benefits leaders must step up to provide menopausal women with the full-spectrum care they need to protect musculoskeletal and metabolic health for lifelong strength and well-being. The post Menopausal Women Deserve Better Obesity Care appeared first on MedCity News.
As speculation about whether Medicaid cuts will be part of the solution to our national debt problem continues, no one can predict how much the Medicaid rollback will be, or its impact on the one in five Americans who rely on it. The post When Medicaid Cost Cutting Is Simply Cost Shifting appeared first on…
In calling for more clinical testing of vaccines in younger people and those who face a low risk of severe disease from Covid-19, the FDA said its policy will compel generation of more evidence for these groups. Our roundup of regulatory news includes notable firsts for Alzheimer’s diagnosis and migraine treatment. The post New FDA…
WellTheory’s $5 million raise included support from new investors Samsung Next, Opal Ventures and Up2 Fund, as well as existing investors Accel, OVO Fund and BoxGroup. The post WellTheory Secures $5M, Introduces New AI Tools to Support Autoimmune Care appeared first on MedCity News.
The current prior authorization process in U.S. healthcare constitutes a crisis, according to Jesse Ehrenfeld, immediate past president of the American Medical Association. Prior authorization is wasting clinicians’ time, delaying care and deepening public distrust — yet, payers show little urgency in fixing this problem, he said. The post Why One Leader Is Calling Out…
Healthcare workers are already navigating issues with lack of interoperability between systems, staff and providers, and concerns about patient data privacy and security. IT teams and healthcare systems can alleviate some anxiety by giving workers the best performing digital user experience, including physicians and other staff that share responsibility for patient care. The post Healthcare…
While health plans may consider the additional costs, long-term savings from reduced complications and hospital admissions can offset these expenses. Not only that, but transportation benefits can reduce health disparities and improve patient and caregiver lives. The post The Case for Patient Transportation Coverage for Health Plans appeared first on MedCity News.