Why has there been so little progress against the rate of osteoporotic fractures and the associated morbidity and mortality? The deaths are real, the pain and suffering are real — and almost all of us have witnessed it. And, of course, the cost to our health system, $57 billion per year, is real. The post…
KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony took a reporting trip to the small southeastern Missouri city of Sikeston and heard a mention of its hidden past. That led her on a multiyear reporting journey to explore the connections between a 1942 lynching and a 2020 police killing there — and what they say about…
Other ideas that emerged from fall 2023 summit meeting were a task force on primary care and health equity and a state scorecard on primary care
When the head of the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan worries about the looming federal cuts to Medicaid, it’s not just her job. It’s personal. Martha Santana-Chin, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, grew up on Medi-Cal, California’s version of Medicaid, the government-run health care program for people with low incomes and disabilities. Today, she…
Nourish’s Series C round was led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from Thrive Capital, Index Ventures, J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners, Maverick Ventures, Y Combinator, BoxGroup, Atomico, Daybreak and Operator Partners. The post Nourish Secures $100M for Metabolic Health Clinic appeared first on MedCity News.
Every morning, Crothall Healthcare Environmental Services (EVS) team member, Lynn Bennett, introduces herself to patients with a warm greeting and asks, “Is there anything specific you need or anything else that I can do for you today?” Known for her commitment to patients, Lynn was recently honored with the “Team Member of the Year” award…
RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine beliefs lead to changes within the HHS
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed recommendations for covid-19 vaccinations for children on NPR’s “Morning Edition” on Aug. 20. Gounder then discussed the infant mortality crisis in Mississippi on CBS News’ “CBS Evening News Plus” on Aug. 22. She also discussed the resignation of top Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials after…
Amgen’s dazodalibep led to statistically significant and clinically meaningful results, according to preliminary Phase 3 results in Sjögren’s disease. This fusion protein could compete against a Novartis antibody under an FDA review that could make it the first Sjögren’s therapy. The post Amgen Drug Meets Goals of Key Test in Common Autoimmune Disease With No…
The US’s withdrawal from the WHO marks a significant shift in global health diplomacy