Roche is acquiring Poseida Therapeutics, a biotech developing allogeneic cell therapies for cancers and immunological indications. The two companies have been partners in hematological malignancies since 2022. The post Roche Expands Its Scope in Allogeneic Cell Therapy With $1B Poseida Therapeutics Acquisition appeared first on MedCity News.
At the end of last year, CMS finalized a rate cut for Medicare reimbursement to physicians. The CMS Fact Sheet states: …average payment rates under the PFS [Physician Fee Schedule] will be reduced by 2.93% in CY 2025, compared to the average amount these services were paid for most of CY 2024 This sounds like…
By focusing on prevention, collaboration, and data-driven innovation, community health programs are ensuring resources are used more effectively and patient care is proactive rather than reactive. The post How Community Health Programs are Reducing 911 Calls and Helping Patients Before Emergencies appeared first on MedCity News.
Jen Fisher solo puede hacer ciertas cosas para proteger a su hijo de las infecciones que los niños pueden contraer en la escuela. Dijo que el resto depende de otros estudiantes y padres en su ciudad natal de Franklin, en Tennessee. El hijo de Fisher, Raleigh, de 12 años, vive con una afección cardíaca congénita…
According to the National Community Pharmacists Association, 60.4% of independent pharmacists are weighing not stocking one or more of the first 10 drugs in the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program. Another 32.8% have already decided not to stock one or more of the drugs. The post Many Community Pharmacists Won’t Carry Drugs in Medicare Negotiation…
Apnimed’s obstructive sleep apnea drug reduced breathing interruptions in a Phase 3 clinical trial. The once-nightly pill, which is based on research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, activates muscles that keep the upper airway open during sleep. The post Sleep Apnea Relief in a Pill: Apnimed Drug’s Phase 3 Data Set Stage for FDA Submission…
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.
Patient flow automation startup Qventus closed a $105 million Series D financing round. The company’s technology is used by more than 115 hospitals and health systems, including Northwestern Medicine, Banner Health and Allina Health. The post Qventus Snags $105M for Its Patient Flow Automation Tech appeared first on MedCity News.
The keys are establishing a culture that applauds ideas and learns from “failures” rather than seeking to place blame, recognizing that the best ideas can come from any source, and benefiting from cross-functional discussion and challenge. The post Navigating the Path to Success in Medical Devices: Strategy, Reimbursement, and Competition appeared first on MedCity News.
WeightWatchers recently filed for bankruptcy. Part of the reason is because it couldn’t adapt fast enough to a rapidly changing weight-loss environment spurred by the rising popularity of GLP-1s, experts said. The post Why WeightWatchers Filed for Bankruptcy appeared first on MedCity News.