A century-old hospital near Michigan’s southern border was one of the nation’s first to convert into a new emergency-focused model Congress created to save rural care. Afterward, though, use of Sturgis Hospital’s emergency department fell, according to data collected at the state level. In June, three years after taking the federal lifeline, the hospital closed,…
Sentara Health notified Anthem that it will let its commercial, Medicare and Medicaid contracts expire at year’s end unless the two sides reach a new rate agreement. The dispute puts coverage for an estimated 380,000 Virginians at risk. The post ‘We’re Not Going to Be Bullied’: Sentara Digs in on Anthem Contract Fight appeared first…
Apnimed will apply the IPO proceeds toward the regulatory process and launch plans of Oxnimbi, a once-nightly pill developed for obstructive sleep apnea. This drug is under FDA review with a February 2027 target date for a regulatory decision. The post Apnimed’s IPO Bags $192M for What Could Become the First Oral Sleep Apnea Drug…
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in July. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in July appeared first on MedCity News.
The future of value-based care will hinge on empowering providers, and specialists in particular, with the data and strategic partnerships to proactively manage patient health beyond traditional clinical settings. The post The Next Phase of Value-Based Care: Why Specialty-Led Models Will Define the Future of Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
Hope is a catalyst for scientific ambition. It encourages researchers, clinicians, investors, and innovators to pursue solutions where none currently exist. In oncology, many major breakthroughs begin with the belief that a better answer is possible. The post Hope Is Not a Soft Concept, It’s a Strategic Imperative in Cancer Innovation appeared first on MedCity…
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed how children’s caffeine consumption is affecting their health on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on July 30. Click here to watch Gounder on CBS Mornings. KFF Health News senior correspondent Arthur Allen discussed the recent Anthony Fauci Senate hearing on CBS News 24/7 on July 29….
July has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For instance, Aledade, Providence and Whoop named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including Novartis, Adventist Health and Wellstar Health System. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs appeared first on MedCity News.
Grove AI’s technology uses voice agents to recruit eligible patients for clinical trials. Formed in 2024, the startup’s rapid growth led to its acquisition by Hippocratic AI earlier this year. The post Startup to Acquisition in 2 Years: Grove AI’s Journey to Transform Clinical Trials appeared first on MedCity News.
Daffodil Health launched an AI-powered solution to help payers manage No Surprises Act disputes by automating claims review, negotiations and arbitration workflows. The post Daffodil Health Launches No Surprises Act Dispute Management Solution appeared first on MedCity News.