For several years, Fred Neary had been seeing five doctors at the Baylor Scott & White Health system, whose 52 hospitals serve central and northern Texas, including Neary’s home in Dallas. But in October, his Humana Medicare Advantage plan — an alternative to government-run Medicare — warned that Baylor and the insurer were fighting over…
Approval is only the beginning. Now comes the harder part: identifying the right patients, detecting the disease earlier, and monitoring outcomes so that this promising treatment is effective at scale. The post After Wegovy’s Historic MASH Approval, What’s Next? appeared first on MedCity News.
This brief reviews the different sources of abortion data in the United States, the factors that have affected abortion rates across the U.S, before and after Roe v. Wade, and what we may see as the Trump administration, Republican majorities in the House and Senate, and a conservative federal judiciary shape policy in the coming…
Danish Qureshi, CEO of Zarminali, plans to open pediatric clinics in 30 states over the course of the next 36 months
HAYA Therapeutics’ drugs hit targets in the dark genome, the part of the genome that does not code for proteins but plays a key role in regulating gene expression. With the Series A funding, the startup will enter Phase 1 with of a genetic medicine addressing fibrosis that leads to a type of heart failure….
The Indiana Biomedical Society (IBS) was recently recognized as TechNation’s Association of the Month for its commitment to supporting biomedical professionals across the state. Leading the organization is Naka Piohia, Crothall HTS Director at Marion General Hospital, who serves as IBS President. Founded in 1990, IBS provides a platform for professional development, networking, and industry…
Combining AI-driven insights with tailored care pathways, patients gain access to health coaches, psychologists, and treatment plans, while providers benefit from workflow optimization. The post GVX Venture Studio Launches FusionCare.AI: A One-Stop Shop for Obesity Care at the Future and Health Executive Summit at JPM 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.
Headway has expanded its EHR system to include an AI-assisted notes feature and an integrated telehealth capability. The post Headway Launches Enhanced EHR Platform for Mental Health Providers appeared first on MedCity News.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a new $50 billion fund to offer rural hospitals a financial lifeline. One expert cautions that this effort will fail to address systemic challenges without transparency, clear metrics and long-term infrastructure investment strategies. The post Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short appeared first…
The cybersecurity process is something you need to invest effort in now. Here’s some insight on conducting a security risk analysis that is impactful for the whole life of a medical device or medical device software. The post Conducting a Medical Device Security Risk Assessment appeared first on MedCity News.