Roche is buying 89bio to get pegozafermin, a drug currently in two Phase 3 studies for the fatty liver disease MASH. Beyond the $2.4 billion payable when the deal closes, another $1.1 billion in contingent value right payments is tied to the achievement of commercial milestones for the projected blockbuster seller. The post Roche’s Metabolic…
For nearly three agonizing years, Mariah Freschi and her husband have been trying to have a second baby. The California mother recently underwent surgery to remove her blocked fallopian tubes, leaving in vitro fertilization as her only option to get pregnant. But the cost quoted by her Sacramento-area clinic was $25,000 — out of reach…
Nineteen percent of adolescents experience moderate to severe anxiety and 2 million have a substance use disorder. This analysis covers the latest data on adolescent mental illness, suicide and drug overdose trends, and access to care.
DUOS recently won the health tech consumer/employer track of MedCity News’ INVEST Pitch Perfect contest. The company supports older adults and their caregivers by addressing health-related social needs and connecting patients to care. The post INVEST Pitch Perfect Spotlight: How DUOS Is Leveraging Tech To Support Older Adults appeared first on MedCity News.
Cigna’s new digital tools include an AI-powered virtual assistant, personalized provider matching and cost tracking. The post Cigna Launches 6 New Digital Tools To Improve Customer Experience appeared first on MedCity News.
Anyone working in health IT knows that exchanging data isn’t the same as understanding it. The next evolution in interoperability is ensuring that data carries meaning as it traverses the ecosystem. The post Why Semantic Interoperability is the Key to Meaningful Data Sharing in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
KFF Health News and KCUR are following the stories of people injured during the Feb. 14 mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration. Listen to how survivors are seeking a sense of safety. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Twenty-four minutes before the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade…
Health systems can turn insights into action, ensuring that preventive care actually happens by combining accurate risk prediction with human outreach and careful planning. The post AI Can Expand Access to Healthcare — But Only With Human Action appeared first on MedCity News.
Jagdish Whitten was on a run in July 2023 when a car hit him as he crossed a busy San Francisco street. Whitten, then 25, described doing “a little flip” over the vehicle and landing in the street before getting himself to the curb. Concerned onlookers called an ambulance. But Whitten instead had friends pick…
Addressing diaphragm atrophy has the potential to significantly improve outcomes while lowering the negative impact of mechanical ventilation in ICUs. The post Advancements in ICU Care: A Look at Diaphragm-Stimulating Technology appeared first on MedCity News.