The startup’s first disease target is chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), which can be treated with a blockbuster Argenx drug. Nuvig aims to show its drug can offer a better way to treat this disease and other autoimmune conditions. The post Nuvig Therapeutics Nabs $161M to Build Case for a Better Approach to Autoimmune Disease…
Many providers are still struggling to recover from the workforce crisis that emerged during the pandemic, two healthcare leaders said during a recent panel. The post Where Does Healthcare’s Workforce Crisis Stand? appeared first on MedCity News.
In a recent interview, Elizabeth Mitchell, president and CEO of the Purchaser Business Group on Health, discussed employers’ challenges in accessing medical data, emphasizing the need for transparency and potential strategies to enhance their fiduciary responsibilities. The post PBGH CEO: Transparency is “Table Stakes” and an “Expectation” appeared first on MedCity News.
This Policy Watch reviews the key provisions of President Trump’s Executive Order that aim to restrict youth access to gender affirming care and examines state and legal responses.
A KFF analysis of physician networks in the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace plans finds wide variations in the share of local practicing physicians who participate, with the least costly plans generally having a smaller share of physicians than more expensive plans. The analysis examines the breadth of physician networks listed in Marketplace plan directories in…More
Educational materials that are relatable and personalized can increase engagement. Here’s what is needed to create educational materials that empower patients and lead to better outcomes. The post Healthcare Needs to Be Proactive, Not Reactive — How Patient Education Improves Outcomes appeared first on MedCity News.
The Bipartisan Policy Center’s Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Task Force recently released a report focused on redesigning the healthcare system to support youth mental health. Here are five key findings. The post 5 Ways the Healthcare Industry Should Improve Youth Mental Health, Per BPC’s Task Force appeared first on MedCity News.
Christopher Julian’s opioid journey is familiar to many Americans. He was prescribed painkillers as a teenager for a series of sports injuries. He said the doctor never warned him they could be addictive. Julian didn’t learn that fact until years later, when he was cut off and began suffering withdrawal symptoms. At that point, he…
FIRE1 raised $120 million for its Norm system — a heart failure monitor implant that seeks to keep patients out of the hospital. The post Irish Startup Snags $120M for Heart Failure Implant appeared first on MedCity News.
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration could try to remove fluoride from drinking water, according to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, who was tapped last week by Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, called fluoride an “industrial waste” and linked it to cancer and other diseases and disorders while campaigning for Trump….