AstraZeneca’s Calquence has expanded its FDA approval to include first-line treatment of mantle cell lymphoma. The regulatory decision makes Calquence the first BTK inhibitor approved as an initial treatment for this type of blood cancer. The post FDA Nod Paves Way for AstraZeneca Drug to Become New Standard of Care in Rare Blood Cancer appeared…
KFF Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed the possibility of a bird flu pandemic on WAMU’s “1A” on Feb. 20. Gounder also discussed the potential of an off-label drug being studied to help some autistic kids improve their ability to speak on CBS News’ “CBS Evening News” on Feb. 17. Click here…
Sluggish margins and high costs have created a challenging environment for provider organizations. With the number of denied claims increasing significantly over the past few years, so has the time and resources needed to manage those denials. The post Building an Effective Denial Prevention Team to Mitigate Revenue Loss appeared first on MedCity News.
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Blocks from where tourists stroll along the cobblestoned riverfront in this racially divided city, Detraya Gilliard made her way down the dark, ruptured sidewalks of Yamacraw Village, looking for her missing 15-year-old daughter. Like most other people living in one of the nation’s oldest public housing projects, Gilliard endured the boarded-up buildings…
By MATTHEW HOLT Two weeks ago I wrote an April Fool’s piece that claimed that Elon Musk and DOGE were going to nationalize American health care to save some money. That piece was half-joking but full-serious. If you look at what Musk is complaining about there are two major areas of “waste, fraud and abuse”…
In a Q&A Jenni Le, a principal and investor with Venture Investors Health Fund, and INVEST Pitch Perfect judge, talked about early-stage medtech startups. The post Building Solid Relationships with Universities Critical for Early Stage Medtech Investors appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Outsourcing your medical coding can help ensure a healthy revenue cycle. Discover the best medical coding outsourcing companies and find the right one for you. The post What Are the Best Medical Coding Outsourcing Companies? appeared first on MedCity News.
Bristol Myers Squibb is licensing global rights to a Philochem program in development for both diagnostic imaging and targeted treatment of prostate cancer. It follows the pharma giant’s entry into radiopharmaceuticals via the $4.1 billion acquisition of RayzeBio last year. The post Bristol Myers Squibb Is Paying $350M to Expand Its Reach in Radiopharmaceuticals to…
Verastem Oncology developed its drug combination for low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) driven by KRAS mutations. As the first treatment specifically approved for this rare cancer, clinicians expect it will become the new standard of care. The post Accelerated FDA Approval Makes Verastem Drug the First Therapy for Rare Type of Ovarian Cancer appeared first…
Losing these retail medication outlets creates more than just pharmacy deserts. In many low-income and underserved areas, drugstores also serve as grocery stores and hubs for essential services, and hence their closures mean communities lose crucial access points for a variety of goods and services. The post There is Still a Significant Need for Community…