FDA approval of neffy, a nasal spray formulation of epinephrine, clears the way for ARS Pharma to launch the product in time for the new school year. In other recent regulatory news, the FDA approved updated Covid-19 vaccines as well as a new mpox vaccine. The post Highly Anticipated FDA Decision Comes Just in Time…
It’s Matthew Holt and I am looking forward to MC-ing the #LeagueConnectDigitalSummit THIS Wednesday May 7. This one-day virtual event brings together leaders across health care, tech, and consumer experience to explore what it really takes to deliver personalized, digital-first, AI-powered care. I’ll be guiding the day’s key transitions and themes. There’s also strategy &…
The American Medical Association released a new report on Monday on pharmacy benefit managers. It explained that there is low competition among PBMs and high vertical integration with payers. The post AMA Report Details Low Competition in PBM Market appeared first on MedCity News.
Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) on #THCBGang on Friday November 8 are THCB regular writer and ponderer of odd juxtapositions Kim Bellard (@kimbbellard); Principal of Worksite Health Advisors Brian Klepper (@bklepper1); patient safety expert and all around wit Michael Millenson (@mlmillenson); and digital health investment banker Steven Wardell (@StevenWardell). There may well be a discussion about an election….
Cost effectiveness analyses (CEA) aim to examine how a new health technologies impact health outcomes and costs over a patient’s lifetime. While extrapolating long-run health benefits and measuring potential cost offsets are important, another important item to estimate is how the cost of the new health technology is likely to evolve over times. This is…
Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waivers offer states an avenue to test new approaches in Medicaid that differ from what is required by federal statute, so long as the approach is likely to “promote the objectives of the Medicaid program.” As with broader Medicaid policy, the future landscape of Section 1115 waivers depends on the outcome…
Solera Health’s $40 million Series E round was co-led by Health Care Service Corporation and included participation from Adams Street, Cobalt Ventures, and Horizon Mutual Holdings, Inc. The post Solera Health Raises $40M Series E Round Co-Led by Health Care Service Corporation appeared first on MedCity News.
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tiffany Inglis, national medical director for women and children’s health at Carelon Health, a subsidiary of Elevance Health. Inglis discusses a paper Elevance Health Public Policy Institute recently published about doulas. The post MedCity FemFwd: How Doulas Can Improve Maternal Health Outcomes appeared first on MedCity News.
A conversation with David Bardan, the general manager of the healthcare business at Clear, shows how the company is bringing its expertise to counter cybersecurity threats in the healthcare industry. The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: Being Clear About Cybersecurity appeared first on MedCity News.