Many scientists at the federal health agencies await the second Donald Trump administration with dread as well as uncertainty over how the president-elect will reconcile starkly different philosophies among the leaders of his team. Trump has promised he would allow Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to “go wild” on medicines, food, and health. With that, a…
Effective contract management for healthcare organizations is pivotal in this complex and highly regulated world. Healthcare organizations, whether large hospitals, clinics, or individual practitioners, contract with various entities, including vendors, insurance providers, and regulatory bodies. These contracts govern everything from purchasing medical supplies to services reimbursement, making healthcare contract management a critical aspect of running…
FDA approval of Revolution Medicines’ daraxonrasib, brand name Rasonque, makes the molecule the first RAS inhibitor approved for treating pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic cancer. The speedy regulatory nod specifically covers advanced cases of this type of cancer, which has had limited treatment options. The post Revolution Medicines Receives Landmark FDA Drug…
If you thought that Big Pharma and the PBMs were the only bad guys in the saga of unreasonably high prescription drug prices in the United States, you would be wrong. Hear who else is to blame from the CEO of Blue Shield of California. The post Video: Besides, Pharma and PBMs, Who Drives Up…
The FDA approved Novocure medical device Optune Luna as a treatment for advanced cases of non-small cell lung cancer. The wearable technology delivers electrical fields that kill cancer cells. The post Wearable Tumor-Zapping Medical Device Wins FDA Approval for Lung Cancer appeared first on MedCity News.
Instead of viewing obesity as one uniform condition, experts now recognize that it can arise from multiple biological patterns. Understanding that difference could finally change how we approach treatment altogether. The post It’s the End Of the Line for One‑Size‑Fits‑All Weight Loss appeared first on MedCity News.
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The consequences for not prioritizing new guidelines for CKD screening have a devastating impact on population health by increasing the global mortality rate and driving higher healthcare costs. The post Prioritizing CKD Screening Guidelines is Imperative to Combat Global Health Crisis appeared first on MedCity News.
The White House’s newly released strategy for tackling the nation’s drug and addiction crisis calls for a number of ambitious public health approaches that some experts say are laudable but will be hampered by the administration’s own actions. The sweeping 195-page National Drug Control Strategy, published May 4, advocates for making access to treatment easier…
By MATTHEW HOLT This is the week where the digital health landscape debunks to the HLTH Conference in Vegas to meet, do deals, listen to superannuated rappers and generally have a great time. Speaking as the guy who ran the digital health conference before HLTH emerged, I remain extremely jealous of how Jonathan Weiner, Rich…