Novo Nordisk’s monlunabant showed signs of neuropsychiatric side effects in a mid-stage diabetic kidney disease study, despite a drug design intended to favor hitting its target receptor in peripheral tissues rather than the brain. Neuro effects were also reported last year in a Phase 2 test of this pill in obesity. The post Oral Metabolic…
This brief looks at premium changes for Medicare Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans between 2025 and 2026. For plans that were offered nationwide in 2025 and will continue to be offered in 2026, Part D enrollees in many states will see lower monthly premiums in 2026.
Implementing patient flow technology ultimately enhances operational efficiency and improves the overall patient experience, making it essential for healthcare organizations aiming for better outcomes, improved capacity management, and greater financial stability. The post From Admission to Discharge: How AI Reduces Hospital Length of Stay appeared first on MedCity News.
Like bandaids, AI chatbots can comfort us in times of desperation. But healing a wound takes more than a comforting bandaid. The post Are Therapy-Bots Really Our Best Chance At Solving Population Mental Health? appeared first on MedCity News.
Possible risk of autism in children. Dormant cancer cells awakening. Accelerating aging of the brain. Federal officials in May 2023 declared an end to the national covid pandemic. But more than two years later, a growing body of research continues to reveal information about the virus and its ability to cause harm long after initial…
Startup finalists competed in four tracks: biopharma; devices and diagnostics; health tech aimed at consumers and self-insured employers; and health tech aimed at payers and providers. Investor judges in each track selected the winners. The post Who Won MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect? appeared first on MedCity News.
The AI race heats up with a new kid on the block from China. How did it compare against a popular U.S. genAI engine on a simple healthcare industry question? The post DeepSeek v. ChatGPT: Why is healthcare so expensive in America? (Video) appeared first on MedCity News.
More than three years ago, health insurance giant Centene Corp. settled allegations that it overcharged Medicaid programs in Ohio and Mississippi related to prescription drug billing. Now at least 20 states have settled with Centene over its pharmacy benefit manager operation that coordinated the medications for Medicaid patients. Arizona was among the most recent to…
HealthTap is now offering virtual primary care for patients with diabetes on LillyDirect, becoming the platform’s first primary care provider. The post HealthTap Joins LillyDirect to Expand Access to Primary Care–Led Diabetes Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.
This KFF Health Tracking Poll finds that many, including women of reproductive age, remain unfamiliar with key facts about mifepristone. Fewer than half of all adults say they believe abortion pills are safe now, compared to over half of all adults two years ago. This poll explores awareness and perception of the recent FDA review…