As bird flu continues to spread among animals in the U.S., KFF’s Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust finds that the public is more concerned about its impact on food prices than potential health impacts. Trust in the CDC to provide information on bird flu is also divided along partisan lines, and a large…
Tuva Health’s seed round was led by Virtue and included participation from Box Group and Y Combinator, as well as health tech angel investors. The post Tuva Health Launches with $5M to Clean Messy Healthcare Data appeared first on MedCity News.
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In January, during a congressional hearing on his way to becoming secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got basic details wrong about Medicaid — a program he now oversees. He said that Medicaid is fully funded by the federal government (it’s not) and that many enrollees are unsatisfied…
SDOH screenings are a critical tool, but they are only the first step. By measuring without offering solutions, we’re perpetuating reactivity and creating a system of injustice. The post Beyond Screening: Addressing Social Challenges After the Questions Are Asked appeared first on MedCity News.
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BridgeBio Pharma’s approval of Beyonttra comes three months after the drug landed FDA approval for cardiomyopathy caused by transthyretin amyloidosis. Our recap of recent regulatory news also spans approvals in cancer, immunology, vaccines, and more. The post On Heels of FDA Nod, BridgeBio’s Rival to Blockbuster Pfizer Drug Wins European Approval appeared first on MedCity…
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Since 2017, CDC has been committed to protecting patients and addressing sepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency that affects at least 1.7 million adults each year. This Sepsis Awareness Month, CDC ushers in a new chapter in advancing sepsis programs and patient care: New Innovative Tools and Scientific Work CDC has led the way providing new,…