The Opportunity being Missed in UK Healthcare Buyouts

Following Brexit, the funding infrastructure for new buyout funds in the UK has broken down. These new managers are now struggling to find anchor investors and offer an opportunity to the private sector to step in and secure attractive returns. The post The Opportunity being Missed in UK Healthcare Buyouts appeared first on MedCity News.

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Novo Nordisk Bets $200M on Triple-Targeting Drug for Obesity and Other Metabolic Diseases

Novo Nordisk is licensing rights to a United Biotechnology drug that sparks metabolic effects by binding to and activating receptors for GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon. Separately, the pharma giant said its recently announced discounted price for obesity medication Wegovy is now expanding to traditional pharmacies. The post Novo Nordisk Bets $200M on Triple-Targeting Drug for…

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Trump’s Order on Gender-Affirming Care Escalates Reversal of Trans Rights

President Donald Trump ratcheted up his administration’s reversal of transgender rights on Tuesday with an executive order that seeks to intervene in parents’ medical decisions by prohibiting government-funded insurance coverage of puberty blockers or surgery for people under 19. Trump’s order, titled “Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation,” is certain to face legal challenges…

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Bipartisan Lawmakers Are Fighting HHS’ 340B Rebate Push

A bipartisan group of six senators introduced a bill to reform the 340B drug program, locking in hospitals’ use of contract pharmacies and adding new transparency and compliance rules. The legislation would also kill HHS’ contested rebate pilot within a year and replace it with a national data clearinghouse to catch duplicate discounts. The post…

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American Heart Association Backs Auxira Health to Alleviate Cardiologist Burnout

The American Heart Association’s venture arm invested in Auxira Health, a startup that embeds virtual clinical teams into cardiology practices to reduce physician burnout and expand patient access. By handling routine tasks like follow-up visits and medication refills, Auxira gives cardiologists the opportunity to focus on complex care without adding full-time staff. The post American…

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