I’m on the Baker Health Podcast
It was great fun to talk about the health care system with Dr Zeyad “Z” Baker on his podcast, so I thought I would share it here–Matthew Holt
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MedCity FemFwd: Inside Wellcome Leap and Pivotal’s $100M Commitment To Women’s Health
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Renee Wittemyer, vice president of program strategy at Pivotal Ventures, and Dr. Regina Dugan, CEO of Wellcome Leap. They discuss the organizations’ recent $100 million commitment to accelerate women’s health research. The post MedCity FemFwd: Inside Wellcome Leap and Pivotal’s $100M Commitment To Women’s Health appeared first on…
Catholic Hospital Offered Bucket, Towels to Woman It Denied an Abortion, California AG Said
When Anna Nusslock showed up at her local hospital 15 weeks pregnant and in severe pain earlier this year, she said, a doctor delivered devastating news: The twins she and her husband had so desperately wanted were not viable. Further, her own health was in danger, and she needed an emergency abortion to prevent hemorrhaging…
2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report Highlights Decline and Emerging Trends
Despite a slight decline in breach numbers, a new report by The HIPAA Journal highlights ongoing risks, such as increased unauthorized access incidents
Turmoil at CDC Roils the Agency and Official Washington for Second Day
Healthcare association leaders and senators reacted to the dramatic developments at the CDC
Journalists Share How Additives Enter Food Supply and Measles Harms Kids’ Immune Systems
KFF Health News senior correspondent David Hilzenrath discussed how the FDA allows risky chemicals in America’s food supply on CBS’ “CBS Mornings Plus” on March 11. Click here to watch Hilzenrath on “CBS Mornings Plus” Read Hilzenrath’s “How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply” KFF Health News editor-at-large for…
Cala Health Snags $50M for At-Home Tremor Relief Therapy
Cala Health closed a $50 million funding round. The Silicon Valley-based company sells an FDA-cleared wearable device that temporarily relieves hand tremors in people with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. The post Cala Health Snags $50M for At-Home Tremor Relief Therapy appeared first on MedCity News.
Waiting for Codman: 100+ Years of Profits > Patients
By LEONARD D’AVOLIO I’m in the waiting room of the New England Baptist Hospital. They just wheeled my father to the OR. It’s strange to be back. Once upon a time, their Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Tromanhauser asked for my help. He was interested in improving the outcomes of total knee replacement surgeries. Nearly…
Sleep.ai Secures $5.5M to Scale Sleep Intelligence Platform
Sleep.ai’s $5.5 million in funding was led by Treasure Coast Ventures and included participation from Nurture Ventures, the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York and Supermoon Capital. The post Sleep.ai Secures $5.5M to Scale Sleep Intelligence Platform appeared first on MedCity News.
Journalists Shed Light on Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak and a Crisis in the Nation’s ERs
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak on PBS NewsHour, Fox’s LiveNow From Fox, and CBS News’ CBS Mornings on May 5. She also discussed the hantavirus outbreak on NPR’s Morning Edition on May 6. Click here to watch Gounder on PBS NewsHour. Click here to watch Gounder…