These recommendations on how to care for babies who fail newborn screenings offer valuable lessons for public health officials, clinicians, and families. The post Beyond Newborn Screening: Four Essential Factors in Congenital Disease Care appeared first on MedCity News.
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From September 15 to October 15, we are joining the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, a month which honors the diverse cultures of Americans whose ancestors represent countries in Central and South America, the islands of the Caribbean, Mexico, and Spain. During this time, Crothall Healthcare wants to shine a spotlight on our Hispanic…
Rebecca Kasen has seen and heard things in recent years in and around Michigan’s capital city that she never would have expected. “It’s a very weird time in our lives,” said Kasen, executive director of the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing. Last November, a group of people were captured on surveillance video early one morning…
Open enrollment 2026 marks a turning point in U.S. healthcare. The cost pressures are no longer cyclical; they are structural. For payers and providers alike, the challenge is clear: we must modernize operations, not just manage costs. The post Open Enrollment: Why Rising Premiums Are Forcing Healthcare Organizations to Bet on AI and Automation appeared…
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed Medicaid cuts in the House budget bill on CBS News on May 22. Click here to watch Rovner on CBS News. Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed weight loss drugs and covid-19 vaccines on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” on May 22 and May…
Kura Oncology already had a broad development plan for ziftomenib in leukemias, but the agreement with Kyowa Kirin provides the cash to execute it and a partner to commercialize the drug globally. Ziftomenib is in the same class of medicines as Syndax Pharmaceuticals’ Revuforj, which won FDA approval last week. The post Kura Oncology Gets…
Kennedy emphasized that these inefficiencies aren’t just administrative headaches, they’re costing lives. Nowhere is this more evident than in organ-transplant logistics: the way organs get assigned – and move – from donors to patient recipients. The post RFK’s Hearing: Inefficiencies in Government-Controlled Systems appeared first on MedCity News.
Technology that offers tools that conform, de-identify, link and aggregate data and data science tools like AI, machine learning and advanced analytics, can help those researching rare diseases overcome the hurdles they face in discovery and development. The post Data Technology + RWD Are Positive for Rare Disease Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.
At Medicarians 2025, MedCity News Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar explored the state of AgeTech venture capital with three investors. The panelists agreed that despite growing clear opportunities, the AgeTech market currently lacks the dedicated funding, proven business models and major success stories needed for it to take off. The post Where Does AgeTech Investment Stand?: VCs…