Booster Therapeutics’ small molecules activate the 20S proteasome, a component of cells that gets rid of misfolded proteins. Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s are potential disease targets for the startup, which launched with $15 million in seed financing. The post Startup Booster Therapeutics Launches to Usher In Next Wave of Protein-Degrading Drugs appeared first on MedCity News.
Kailera Therapeutics licensed its portfolio of metabolic disorder drugs from Hengrui. The most advanced program has results from a Phase 2 test in China suggesting it could be competitive with other medications that target the GLP-1 and GIP receptors to trigger weight loss. The post Metabolic Meds Biotech Kailera Launches With $400M for Next-Generation Weight-Loss…
CMS has recently announced a new approach to fraud that will rely more heavily on options to pause or withhold significant amounts of federal funding in cases of potential fraud, which could have broad implications for states and enrollees. This issue brief explains the new approach.
A clash over the Affordable Care Act that has led to a shutdown of the federal government has ramifications for public health as agencies cease some services. The Trump administration vows mass layoffs during the impasse. The shutdown centered largely on a disagreement over the Obama-era health law. Democrats want a further extension of enhanced…
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Telehealth empowers men to take control of their health in a way that is easy, confidential, and fits into their busy lifestyles. The post The Future of Men’s Healthcare: A Path to Improved Access, Outcomes, and Cost Savings appeared first on MedCity News.
It’s time to replace this system with one that works for patients and invites disruption. We need to put control back in the hands of patients, allowing them to own their health records, make independent decisions, and switch to fair and transparent alternatives. The post The End of Corporate-Controlled Care? AI and Patient Access Fuel…
This policy watch provides an overview of the Trump administration’s executive order to pause all foreign aid programs, including for global health, and related actions to date.
Panelists at University of Pennsylvania discuss policy recommendations that could advance integrated coverage and care for people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid