The gap between how nicotine use has evolved and how cessation treatment has evolved is a meaningful part of why quit rates have plateaued. The post Smoking Cessation’s Quiet Design Failure appeared first on MedCity News.
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.
KFF Health News Montana correspondent Katheryn Houghton discussed Medicaid work requirements on The Majority Report with Sam Seder on Aug. 7. Click here to watch Houghton on The Majority Report with Sam Seder. Read Houghton’s “Republicans Call Medicaid Rife With Fraudsters. This Man Sees No Choice but To Break the Rules.” and “New Medicaid Federal…
Eikon Therapeutics’ IPO haul will support a lead program that could expand the scope of cancer immunotherapy. Eikon’s stock market debut builds on growing IPO momentum, following upsized offerings from Aktis Oncology and Veradermics. The post Eikon Therapeutics Continues the IPO Parade, Raising $381M for Cancer Drug Clinical Trials appeared first on MedCity News.
Before health systems can realize more revenue from telemedicine services, they need a technology foundation that enables deeper insights into operations and service expansion. The post Data Integration: The Essential Element in Telemedicine Sustainability appeared first on MedCity News.
KFF Health News’ “Navigating Aging” columnist, Judith Graham, spent six months this year talking to older adults who live alone by choice or by circumstance — most commonly, a spouse’s death. They shared their hopes and fears, challenges, and strategies for aging solo. Graham moderated a live event on Dec. 11, hosted by KFF Health…
Hospitals’ finances have been much more stable in 2024 than last year, according to a new report from Kaufman Hall. Some contributing factors include increases in patient volume and a shorter average length of stay for patients. The post What Factors Have Led to Hospitals’ Relative Financial Stability in 2024? appeared first on MedCity News.
Every day, the Ohio River sends billions of gallons of water flowing past Louisville’s pumping station, where the Kentucky city’s utility sucks it up to turn it into tap water. To ensure it tastes good and is safe to drink, a small team of scientists and technicians is constantly testing the water for pH, odors,…
The number of babies born in the United States fell again last year. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 3.6 million births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024. The fertility rate dropped to 53.1 births per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44, down 23% since 2007….
By MATT McCORD American manufacturing is making a comeback. Driven by tariffs, supply chain instability, and shifting economic priorities, companies are reshoring production—reinvesting in U.S. labor and operations. But there’s one major obstacle still standing in the way: the crushing cost of American healthcare. For decades, U.S. employers have overpaid for healthcare without improving outcomes….