Bristol Myers Squibb’s partnership with BioNTech makes it the third big pharma company to strike a deal to gain access to a PD-L1/PD-1 and VEGF bispecific antibody with potential use in drug combinations to treat cancer. The deal calls for the two companies to share in the development of BioNTech’s drug and co-commercialize the asset…
Heranova Lifesciences recently launched a noninvasive blood test to diagnose endometriosis. The standard diagnostic method is laparoscopy, which requires anesthesia, followed by histological confirmation. With its blood test, Heranova seeks to replace the diagnostic function of laparoscopy, thus reserving surgical intervention only for therapeutic purposes. The post How One Startup Is Aiming to Replace Surgery…
Wisp is now offering at-home testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomaniasis and Mycoplasma Genitalium. The post Wisp Unveils Diagnostics Arm appeared first on MedCity News.
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The House of Representatives recently passed a budget reconciliation bill that would appropriate funding for cost-sharing reductions that insurers are required to provide to low-income enrollees in the Affordable Care Act marketplace. This brief explains what these cost-sharing reductions are, how they relate to federal spending, and what effect appropriating funding might have on premiums…
At Compass One Healthcare, sustainable practices are embedded in everything we do. Once again, we’re proud to celebrate that many of our hospital partners have been recognized with 2025 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards, including honors like the Circles of Excellence, Greenhealth Emerald, and Partner for Change Awards. These awards are more than just recognition, they’re a reflection of…
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” would codify Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) — the personalized insurance model that has transformed how employers offer health benefits — into law as CHOICE Arrangements, or Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense arrangements. The post A Defining Moment for Employer Health Benefits: How the “One Big Beautiful…
The bottom line is that while recognizing there is an issue is vital, too many healthcare organizations are counting on solutions that cannot and will not provide a sufficient line of defense. The post HIPAA’s Blind Spot: It’s Time to Address Client-Side Attacks appeared first on MedCity News.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — High school senior Joshua Yang understands sacrifice. When he was midway through 10th grade, his mom survived a terrible car crash. But her body developed tremors, and she lost mobility. After countless appointments, doctors diagnosed her with Parkinson’s disease, saying it was likely triggered by brain injuries sustained in the wreck….
You’re pregnant, healthy, and hearing mixed messages: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is not a scientist or doctor, says you don’t need the covid vaccine, but experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Protection still put you in a high-risk group of people who ought to receive boosters. The…