FDA uses expedited regulatory pathways (ERPs) in order to accelerate the availability of drugs and diagnostic tests for severe conditions that have unmet medical needs. How often is this process used and has this changed over time? A recent paper by Horn et al. (2025) provides the answer as applied to colorectal cancer (CRC) drugs….
Amy Frank dijo que pasó 17 horas al teléfono durante casi tres semanas, rebotando entre su aseguradora y el sistema hospitalario local, para asegurarse de que el plan de salud cubriera la atención que su esposo necesitaba después de una cirugía. Muchas de sus llamadas no pasaron de la música en espera. Cuando lograba comunicarse,…
CLARKSBURG, California. – En una soleada mañana de agosto, en este pueblo agrícola, antes que las temperaturas se dispararan hasta los 103 grados Fahrenheit, el secretario de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS) de Estados Unidos, Xavier Becerra, se paró frente a la pequeña biblioteca pública. Becerra venía a hablar de los esfuerzos de la administración…
This issue brief provides an update on the latest trends in kindergarten children’s routine vaccination and exemption rates. Over three-quarters (39) of states had measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)vaccination rates below the “target” rate of 95% for the 2024-2025 school year.
By uncovering patterns in real time, identifying gaps as they emerge, and surfacing insights at the point of care, AI is reshaping how we define and pursue quality. The post The New Language of Quality: What AI Is Teaching Us About Documentation appeared first on MedCity News.
Antares Therapeutics spun off of Scorpion Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech that Eli Lilly acquired earlier this year. Like Scorpion, Antares is developing small molecules that go after undruggable targets in cancer. The post Cancer Drug Startup Antares Unveils $177M to Pick Up Where Scorpion Therapeutics Left Off appeared first on MedCity News.
Deloitte’s 2026 Healthcare Outlook shows that while more than two-thirds of U.S. healthcare leaders expect to outperform competitors, rising policy uncertainty is pushing greater focus on digital care, AI and partnerships. The post Deloitte’s 2026 Healthcare Outlook: Key Findings on Confidence, Digital Health, AI and Partnerships appeared first on MedCity News.
How can a dental procedure impact a prosthetic joint? When you have a dental procedure, bacteria in your mouth can enter your bloodstream. This also happens during normal daily activities, such as brushing and flossing your teeth. For most people, the immune system kills the bacteria and prevents them from causing infection somewhere else in…
HELENA, Mont. — Mark Nay’s first client had lost the van she was living in and was struggling with substance use and medical conditions that had led to multiple emergency room visits. Nay helped her apply for Medicaid and food assistance and obtain copies of her birth certificate and other identification documents needed to apply…
This budget summary provides an analysis of global health funding amounts provided in the President’s FY 2027 budget request.