Novo Holdings led the Series A investment in Kivu Biosciences, developer of next-generation antibody drug conjugates for solid tumors. The startup’s ADCs and technology were licensed from Synaffix, a Lonza subsidiary. The post Precision Oncology Startup Kivu Unveils $92M for More Stable & Durable ADC Cancer Drugs appeared first on MedCity News.
Isaac Health, a startup specializing in cognitive care for Alzheimer’s dementia , raised $10.5 million in Series A funding to expand nationwide access to its platform. The company partners with health plans to provide screening, specialist diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management aimed at slowing cognitive decline. The post Isaac Health Raises $10.5M for its Specialist-Led…
BOGALUSA, La. — Less than a mile from a century-old mill that sustained generations in this small town north of New Orleans, 19-year-old Tajdryn Forbes was shot to death near his mother’s house. She found Forbes face down in the street in August 2023, two weeks before he had planned to move away from the…
September 8-14 is Environmental Services Week, a week where we recognize and celebrate all our EVS professionals. We aim to foster a culture of appreciation for all the hardworking people that support Crothall Healthcare’s operations. This week, however, we are shining a spotlight on our EVS team members at facilities across the nation—their hard work…
By DANIEL STONE As a doctor, I consider Secretary Xavier Becerra and his Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be allies of practitioners like me. The behemoth federal agency administers Medicare and Medicaid, the Food and Drug Administration, and an army of public health workers. The Surgeon General, symbolic leader of the nation’s…
Nitra announced that it raised $187 million in the past six months. The AI-powered platform — which is now used by more than 700 clinics — manages payments, procurement, inventory, scheduling and insurance verification in a single platform. The post Nitra Rakes In $187M to Simplify the Business of Running a Healthcare Practice appeared first…
A more measured approach to noncompete clauses can be fair to physicians and provider organizations, and also serve patients better. Here are four elements for a policy on noncompetes that will work for healthcare. The post Forging a Noncompete Policy That Works for Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
Telehealth should serve as a tool for leveling the playing field, ensuring that every person has access to the care they deserve, no matter their socioeconomic status or zip code. The post The Power of “Techquity”: How Telehealth Can Help Promote Health Equity appeared first on MedCity News.
A group of healthcare organizations sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to permanently extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The post 350 Healthcare Organizations Call for Extension of Medicare Telehealth Access appeared first on MedCity News.
The MedTech industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience in navigating uncertainty, and 2025 promises to be a pivotal year as the election supercycle concludes and AI regulatory frameworks become clearer. The post 10 Key MedTech Themes for 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.