This issue brief gives an overview of the main systems used by the federal government to track vaccine safety and adverse events following vaccinations. The brief reviews the history of federal vaccine safety systems, describes the key systems and their strengths and limitations, and also discusses how vaccine safety issues have become the subject of…
Novartis is getting global rights to a Monte Rosa Therapeutic molecular glue degrader drug in early clinical testing as a potential treatment for autoimmune disorders. The deal comes months after the pharma giant landed rights to an Arvinas targeted protein degrader for cancer. The post Novartis to Pay $150M for Monte Rosa Glue Drug in…
The time to innovate is now. By embracing transformative solutions, insurers and employers can not only address systemic challenges but also create a future where healthcare is equitable and sustainable. The post How Health Insurers Are Embracing Technology to Serve Real People appeared first on MedCity News.
The healthcare investor conference MedCity INVEST, scheduled for May 20-21 at the Willis Tower in Chicago, will spotlight a wide range of topics from GLP-1 drug coverage to investment trends and more. Register today! The post What Are Health Systems’ Strategic Priorities in 2025? appeared first on MedCity News.
A friend of mine who wants to stay anonymous (for now at any rate) had a crazy waste of time proving that he was eligibile for a medication on his plan. I thought his story might trigger a few of you! And yes Optum is of course part of United HealthGroup–Matthew Holt Here is the…
The Trump administration has declared that it will aggressively combat chronic disease in America. Yet in its feverish purge of federal health programs, it has proposed eliminating the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and its annual funding of $1.4 billion. That’s one of many disconnects between what the administration says about…
This tracker provides up-to-date data on federal Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) funding, including an overview of funding mechanisms by year, agency, grant mechanism, and jurisdiction. It will be updated over time.
By KIM BELLARD On the heels of the disastrous floods in Texas, days away from the Hurricane Katrina twenty year anniversary, and with Hurricane Erin almost becoming another Hurricane Sandy, the dedicated employees at FEMA are worried. Very worried. They’ve got a President who repeatedly has called to dismantle the agency, a DHS Secretary who…
KFF Health News senior correspondent Arthur Allen discussed what to watch for in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings for secretary of Health and Human Services on CBS News Chicago on Jan. 29. Click here to watch Allen on CBS News Chicago Read Allen’s “What RFK Jr. Might Face in His Nomination Hearings This Week”…
To ramp up its food-as-medicine support, NationsBenefits has acquired Good Measures, a company that offers coaching and personalized food prescriptions. The post NationsBenefits Acquires Good Measures to Advance Food-as-Medicine Offerings appeared first on MedCity News.