Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Results: 2027
Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the results from the Medicare…
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Results: 2027
Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the results from the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for Initial Price Applicability Year (IPAY) 2027 (press release). What was the average reduction in drug prices? Across the 15 drugs included in the 2027 negotiation, on average, drug prices fell by 62% (median: 63%); accounting…
FamilyWell Health Lands $8M to Grow Women’s Mental Health Support
FamilyWell’s financing was led by New Markets Venture Partners and included participation from .406 Ventures, GreyMatter Capital, The Alix Foundation, The Donna Fund and The Lee Foundation. The post FamilyWell Health Lands $8M to Grow Women’s Mental Health Support appeared first on MedCity News.
Boise’s Leading Sedation Dentistry Practices: A Comprehensive Guide
[Sponsored] Idaho’s position as one of the country’s leaders in oral health is a testament to the active collaboration between the state’s health care professionals. The post Boise’s Leading Sedation Dentistry Practices: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on MedCity News.
Abbott’s $23B Bet on Exact Sciences: Bold Move or Risky Gamble?
Abbott’s $23 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences positions the company to become a major player in cancer diagnostics. Experts think the deal makes strategic sense, as it offers higher margins and a broader commercial scale — but questions remain about long-term growth amid rising competition and the challenges of integrating a patient-focused, tech-heavy business. The…
What the Health? From KFF Health News: Trump Almost Unveils a Health Plan
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A…
Katie D’Amico, Carequest–Integrating Oral Health into Medical Care
Katie D‘Amico is the VP of Innovation at Carequest, a non-profit that supports oral health–she’s a big proponent on its integration with medical care. At HLTH in October 2025 she took me on a brief tour of innovation in dental care and oral health. We had a quick look at the ability to test collagen…
New Trump Administration Health-Related Visa Guidance Could Impact Millions of Noncitizens
This analysis examines the share of noncitizen and citizen adults currently living in the U.S. who have one of the health conditions identified in new State Department guidance for visa screening.
As the 2026 Election Takes Shape, Health Care Is Becoming an Economic Issue for US Voters
In this JAMA Viewpoints column, KFF’s Drew Altman, Ashley Kirzinger and Mollyann Brodie explore the power of health care affordability as an economic issue, how it has played out in recent election cycles, and the implications for the 2026 midterm elections.
Consejos contradictorios sobre las vacunas contra covid podrían afectar las tasas de vacunación, que ya son bajas
Más de tres cuartas partes de los adultos en Estados Unidos no se vacunaron contra covid la temporada pasada y expertos en salud advierten que esa cifra podría aumentar este año debido a las nuevas recomendaciones del gobierno federal. Al principio, la vacuna contra covid fue popular. En los primeros meses de 2022, alrededor del…
The Opportunity being Missed in UK Healthcare Buyouts
Following Brexit, the funding infrastructure for new buyout funds in the UK has broken down. These new managers are now struggling to find anchor investors and offer an opportunity to the private sector to step in and secure attractive returns. The post The Opportunity being Missed in UK Healthcare Buyouts appeared first on MedCity News.
