President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has parents who lack legal residency worried about the welfare of children left behind. Some jurisdictions are taking action. Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., allow families to name temporary guardians if a parent is detained or deported. KFF Health News correspondent Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez appeared on WAMU’s May 13 Health…
In response to abrupt and politicized changes to federal vaccine policy, concerned Coloradans have taken several steps to shore up support for vaccine science. A bill passed by the state legislature in March then signed into law by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis allows Colorado to further uncouple itself from federal guidance. The law allows health…
London-based GHO Capital and Singapore-based CBC Group plan to merge in a deal that would create what the firms describe as the “world’s largest dedicated healthcare investment firm.” GHO has $10.5 billion assets under management, and CBC has $10.8 billion in assets under management. The post GHO Capital, CBC Group Combine to Form $21B Healthcare…
The answer is provided by EFPIA’s annual WAIT indicator (press release, report). First, we see a large decrease in the share of pharmaceuticals fully availbity, drive by a small increase in reduced availability but a much larger increase in the number of drugs that only have a limited availability. Specifically, Historically full availability was the…
A new Nomi Health report found that GLP-1 use and spending among adolescents rose sharply from 2022 to 2025, raising concerns about future costs for self-insured employers. The post Report: How Employers Can Better Manage GLP-1s for Adolescents appeared first on MedCity News.
Engage Bio developed a platform technology that enables non-viral delivery of DNA to cells. The acquisition is the latest in a series of Eli Lilly deals that expand the pharmaceutical company’s pipeline and capabilities in genetic medicines. The post Eli Lilly Grows Again in Genetic Medicines, Buying Startup With a New Way to Deliver DNA…
John Deeken, M.D., talks about leading a PCORI-funded project that will integrate ePROs into existing workflows across nine sites at Inova
Jason Prestinario talks about the state of healthcare interoperability today, while also addressing questions about the interoperability lawsuits he and others are involved in against Epic. The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: A Conversation About Interoperability with Particle Health’s CEO appeared first on MedCity News.
While hospitals excel at inventorying connected devices, the real challenge lies in translating visibility into actionable security measures. Risk prioritization based on device function and behavior enables targeted responses, making segmentation policies more effective and sustainable over time.
This analysis updates prior work that assessed the association between PEPFAR investments and several health indicators, beyond HIV. It finds that PEPFAR continues to be associated with significant improvement in these broader health gains, suggesting a spillover effect beyond the program’s HIV focus.