Prioritize Provider Data for Seamless M&A Success

Health systems preparing for an M&A, or even those not immediately considering one, must prioritize a robust workforce data strategy. This approach is essential for navigating today’s increasingly frequent healthcare consolidations. The post Prioritize Provider Data for Seamless M&A Success appeared first on MedCity News.

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Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block

Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump’s return to the White House — along with a GOP-controlled Senate and House of Representatives — is expected to change that. Republicans in Washington say they plan to use funding cuts and regulatory changes…

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Gilead’s New $250M Drug R&D Pact Adds Contenders in the Hunt for Hot Inflammation Target

Gilead Sciences is acquiring LEO Pharma’s oral small molecule inhibitors of STAT6, a protein key to two validated inflammation pathways. Other STAT6 drug developers include Kymera Therapeutics and Sanofi-partnered Recludix Pharma, which is presenting this week during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The post Gilead’s New $250M Drug R&D Pact Adds Contenders in the Hunt…

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HHS’ Proposed HIPAA Changes Are a Step in the Right Direction, But Some Providers May Struggle to Comply

HHS is proposing major changes to HIPAA for the first time in more than a decade, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity protocols for electronic health data. Healthcare cybersecurity leaders are mainly in favor of the proposal — though there are some concerns that smaller providers will struggle with the financial and operational burdens of compliance. The…

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