Highmark and Sword Health launched a new virtual pelvic health offering on Monday. The program connects members with a pelvic health specialist. The post Highmark Launches Virtual Pelvic Health Offering Powered by Sword Health appeared first on MedCity News.
Romvimza, a drug for treating tenosynovial giant cell tumor, was initially developed by Deciphera Pharmaceuticals. Last year, Ono Pharmaceutical acquired Deciphera to build up its oncology portfolio and expand its business prospects in the U.S. and Europe. The post Ono Pharma Drug Acquired in $2.4B Deal Wins FDA Approval for Treating Rare Type of Tumor…
If you rely on federal grants as your sole means of support, you’re tying your destiny to forces outside your control. There are other roads to success in health and medical research. By pursuing them, you might gain more freedom, fewer administrative hurdles, and the chance to save lives faster. The post Will the Entire…
Despite their measurable clinical outcomes and contributions to patient well-being, they often face a dismissive perception as mere providers of ice bags and stretch bands. However, an economic crisis is threatening this vital profession, and the blame extends beyond insurance payors. The post The Overlooked Pillar of Clinical Care: Physical Therapists appeared first on MedCity…
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center partnered with AWS to accelerate its research with AI. The collaboration seeks to speed up drug discovery and increase activity within the health system’s startup accelerator. The post Memorial Sloan Kettering Teams Up with AWS to Speed Up Drug Discovery appeared first on MedCity News.
Virtual care is no longer just a convenience, it is a necessity. The question is no longer whether virtual-first care is viable but how quickly we can make it the preferred model for modern healthcare. The post ViVE 2025: Shaping the Future of Virtual-first Care appeared first on MedCity News.
The Growing Threat of Cyberattacks in Healthcare Healthcare systems face an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks, from ransomware that locks critical systems to data breaches exposing patients’ private information. The stakes in these attacks extend beyond financial losses; they threaten patient safety and the continuity of care. Why is healthcare targeted? Valuable Data: Protected Health Information…
Tufts University, Kaiser Permanente and several other healthcare organizations recently launched the Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence. The network aims to develop, assess and share the best practices in the food-is-medicine space. The post What Tufts, Kaiser Permanente and Others Hope to Achieve with the Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence appeared…
Merck’s implementation of artificial intelligence in drug research includes analyzing years of existing Merck clinical data to help identify which drugs and drug combinations to pursue. But Merck executive Matt Studney said AI is tool to help, not replace humans. The post Merck Is Embracing AI, But ‘We Always Have a Human in the Loop,’…
AI-generated simulations can standardize diversity in exposure by creating virtual patients from varied backgrounds, each with unique risk factors and life experiences. The post Why Aren’t More Academic Medical Settings Using Generative AI Avatars to Train Future Doctors on Sensitivity? appeared first on MedCity News.