By MIKE MAGEE Stanford neuroscientist, David Eagleman, reminded us this week that “A coherent explanation of consciousness eludes modern science.” That was his opening line in the New York Times book review of Michael Pollan’s latest effort, “A World Appears.” In it, Pollan asks innocently, “How does the brain generate a unified sense of self?”…
Angelini Pharma’s acquisition of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is part of a transformation strategy focused on neurological medicines. Catalyst’s top product is Firdapse, the first FDA-approved drug for a particular rare neuromuscular disorder. The post Angelini Pharma’s $4B Acquisition Adds Rare Disease Drugs to a Global Growth Strategy appeared first on MedCity News.
Looking ahead to the midterm elections, health care costs are the public’s top economic concern, and many voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote. On health care issues, including the cost of health care, voters currently trust Democrats more than Republicans, though neither party has an advantage on addressing the…
Recent actions from the Trump administration could signal limits to curtail Medicaid waivers related to social determinants of health and to limit waiver financing tools and flexibility. Two major changes demonstrate this shift: (1) rescinding Biden-era guidance on covering health-related social needs (HRSN) services, and (2) phasing out federal funding for “Designated State Health Programs”…
Here’s a roadmap that brings together a wide range of existing and new initiatives under four key goals that enable community-based organizations to take stock of their existing capabilities and coordinate across them effectively. The post Protecting Members’ Medicaid Coverage Must Start Now appeared first on MedCity News.
Pearl’s $110 million raise includes a $50 million equity investment led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from Viking Global Investors, AlleyCorp and Ulysses Capital, as well as a $60 million debt facility led by Trinity Capital. The post Pearl Health Lands $110M to Support Value-Based Care for Medicare Patients appeared first on MedCity News.
As President Trump begins his second term, the public’s trust in health information from key health agencies has fallen over the past 18 months, continuing a decline that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds the new KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust. Just over half (53%) of the public now says they trust…More
This week, the FDA granted clearance to Withings’ BPM Pro 2 cellular blood pressure monitor. The device seeks to help providers scale remote patient monitoring for heart failure patients. The post FDA Clears Withings’ New Blood Pressure Monitor That Allows Providers to Communicate Directly with Patients appeared first on MedCity News.
AI can be a highly effective tool for plans aiming to reduce fraud, waste and abuse, but only if it is combined with investigative intelligence. The post AI: A Good Tool to Combat Bad Actors in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
By KIM BELLARD Until a couple of days ago I hadn’t heard of the phrase “meat computer.” Apparently this has been around for some time, and, as Lora Kelley discusses in The New York Times, the tech elites are increasingly using it, either as a way to humanize AI or as a way to disparage…