Walgreens has completed its sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners, raising concerns that the deal could lead to widespread store closures, layoffs and reduced access to healthcare in vulnerable communities. The post What’s Next for Walgreens Following its Private Equity Sale? appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Joining the conversation are Serge Perras of Abarca Health; Ton Roelandse with Trexin Consulting; and Bertil Chappuis of Xtillion. The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: Assessing the Hype and Healthcare Potential of AI and the Guardrails Needed to Prevent Medical Errors appeared first on MedCity News.
By JASON HINES On August 1, 2025, Capital Women’s Care (CWC), one of the largest OB/GYN practices in the Mid-Atlantic region went out-of-network with UnitedHealthcare, affecting tens of thousands of women across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. The contract dispute between Capital Women’s Care (CWC) and UnitedHealthcare offers a fascinating case study in how price transparency…
Eschewing the traditional model of financing biotech startups milestone to milestone to support a lead asset, Treeline Biosciences’ well-funded pipeline is comprised of multiple complementary programs. Select investors have supported the approach of Treeline, which said it has raised more than $1.1 billion to date. The post Startup Treeline Bio Emerges From the Shadows With…
That is the title of a new paper out yesterday in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology from my FTI colleague Marie Steele-Adjognon, along with Martha E. Shepherd, Jon Harris-Shapiro, David Hines, Abraham Lee and Yeesha Poon. The abstract is below. Background: This study evaluated the impact of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) on health…
LISTEN: Tens of thousands of people have filed claims for compensation from pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis. But few have actually gotten a check. On May 28, WAMU’s “Health Hub” featured KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani, who explained why some survivors feel like the money isn’t going to the right…
After their younger son was bitten by a rattlesnake and ended up in the pediatric intensive care unit, a San Diego couple received a huge bill. Listen to hear why antivenom is so expensive. This spring, a San Diego toddler spent two days in a pediatric intensive care unit after a rattlesnake bit his hand…
One in every 31 children is diagnosed with some form of autism today, up from previous years — and regardless of why we have more cases, the more pressing question is how we should address the dramatic increase in support needs. The post Parents Can and Should Be Active Participants in Autism Therapy appeared first…
By SUHANA MISHRA Residing in the often overlooked San Joaquin Valley, I’ve personally felt the impact of the shortage of primary care physicians. My family struggled to access basic medical attention for common illnesses like the flu. Getting local doctor appointments wasn’t just difficult—it often meant resorting to urgent care or driving long distances for…
Through Evvy’s vaginal microbiome test, consumers can now receive insights on fertility. The vaginal microbiome is often overlooked when it comes to fertility, according to Priyanka Jain, CEO and co-founder of Evvy. The post Evvy Launches Fertility Insights Offering Via Vaginal Microbiome Test appeared first on MedCity News.