During a panel discussion at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference, three healthcare leaders shared their expert insight on what needs to change in order to improve the industry’s cybersecurity strategy. The post What Will It Take to Improve Healthcare Cybersecurity? appeared first on MedCity News.
Months after 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki publicly stated she wants to take the company she co-founded private, all of the company’s independent board directors have resigned. The board letter to Wojcicki stated that its members preferred resigning over continuing to have a difference of view over the direction of the company. The post Mass Board…
Doctor’s offices are the front door of the American healthcare system. We owe it to them to support H.R. 2474 and put an end to annual Congressional stop-gap spending bills. The post Medicare Reimbursement for Doctors is in Critical Condition appeared first on MedCity News.
Real change will come from disrupting the status quo. Advances in AI and a focus on prevention offer a way forward, promising not just financial rewards, but a healthier population, less strain on healthcare, and a future where “healthcare” truly means care. The post Disrupting the U.S. “Sickcare” System appeared first on MedCity News.
In recent years, providers have been increasingly conducting tech pilots to see which solutions can best improve their clinical and operation success. During a panel at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas, healthcare leaders shared their insight on how startups can best serve their provider partners during these pilots. The post 4 Things…
It’s important to get the flu shot each year to protect you and your family from this potentially serious disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot by the end of October. Image 3 reasons to get the flu shot this year: It’s free….
During a panel at the MedCity News INVEST Digital Health conference, three healthcare execs shared advice to startups on how to pitch to employers. They need to know their worth, understand the problem they’re solving, and think about issues globally. The post How Should Healthcare Startups Approach Employers? 3 Execs Weigh In appeared first on…
By acquiring Dermavant, Organon gets Vtama, a drug approved for treating plaque psoriasis. An FDA decision for the topical cream in atopic dermatitis is expected by the end of 2024. The post Organon Gets More Skin in the Game by Acquiring Roivant’s Dermatology Subsidiary appeared first on MedCity News.
While fibrates are proven to lower triglyceride levels, which can serve as a biomarker for cardiovascular disease risk, several major clinical studies from the past 20 years have failed to show a benefit of fenofibrates over and above statins in further reducing heart-related events. The post Millions are Taking a Drug that Falls Short of…
The current model of siloed, proprietary development is failing us. It’s slow, expensive, and often results in technologies that never see the light of day. What if, instead, we embraced an open-source approach to medical device innovation? The post The FDA Isn’t Blocking Medical Breakthroughs — Our Outdated Innovation Model Is appeared first on MedCity…