Phase 3 results for the Novartis malaria drug “GanLum” show it was comparable to the standard of care and led to cure rates that top the threshold recommended by the World Health Organization. If approved, this new combination drug would become the first novel malaria therapy in more than 25 years. The post Novel Novartis…
Mass firings at the FDA have decimated divisions tasked with releasing public records generated by the agency’s regulatory activities in sectors including tobacco, food, medical devices, and veterinary medicine. But as the dust settled on the layoff melee, a notable exception emerged among the agency’s staff charged with responding to Freedom of Information Act requests….
Nick Shepard, health system’s assistant vice president of data orchestration, says rapid growth led to partnership with vendor ELLKAY to scale integration work
When Pam McClure learned she’d save nearly $4,000 on her prescription drugs next year, she said, “it sounded too good to be true.” She and her husband are both retired and live on a “very strict” budget in central North Dakota. By the end of this year, she will have spent almost $6,000 for her…
Despite recent efforts to bolster California’s behavioral health workforce, the state is operating with only about two-thirds of the psychiatrists and therapists it needs. The problem is so severe it’s making it hard to backfill retiring practitioners, particularly in the state’s rural areas. “It feels helpless, because there is more than you can fix. There’s…
Trust in the U.S. healthcare system is eroding, but experts say rebuilding it is possible. They say this will require both payers and providers to prioritize empathy, transparency and personalized communication. The post Americans’ Trust in the Healthcare System Is Plummeting. How Can It Be Repaired? appeared first on MedCity News.
These recommendations on how to care for babies who fail newborn screenings offer valuable lessons for public health officials, clinicians, and families. The post Beyond Newborn Screening: Four Essential Factors in Congenital Disease Care appeared first on MedCity News.
As the safety-net landscape shifts and funding uncertainty grows, the path forward is clear. By investing in highly coordinated, data-informed care and aligning health plans, providers and communities around shared goals, we can build a system that reaches individuals with complex care needs, supports whole-person health initiatives and strengthens care across the board. The post…