Senior CDC Officials Resign After Monarez’s Ouster, Citing Concerns Over Scientific Independence

Four senior officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced their resignations in recent days, citing what they described as growing political interference in the agency’s scientific work, particularly regarding vaccines. Two of them — Debra Houry, the CDC’s chief science and medical officer, and Demetre Daskalakis, who led the National Center for…

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How come I owe Labcorp $34.94? (Part 3)

By MATTHEW HOLT For those of you waiting for the Labcorp, Blue Shield of California, Brown & Toland Physicians Physicians update, the ball has been moved a couple of years down the field. If you want to catch up here is part 1, part 2 and part 3) You’ll recall we left it with a mystery…

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Novo Nordisk Turns to Self-Replicating RNA Startup to Discover New Metabolic Medicines

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are among the cardiometabolic diseases included in Novo Nordisk’s R&D pact with Replicate Biosciences, a deal that could pay out up to $550 million. Startup Replicate specializes in therapies and vaccines based on self-replicating RNA. The post Novo Nordisk Turns to Self-Replicating RNA Startup to Discover New Metabolic Medicines appeared…

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Putting SDOH Data to Work for Systems and Patients

For healthcare leaders, actionable SDOH insights are key to advancing equity and improving patient outcomes. By investing in comprehensive engagement strategies and leveraging technology, the healthcare industry can build trust, address barriers to care, and ensure that no patient falls through the cracks. The post Putting SDOH Data to Work for Systems and Patients appeared…

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Why Cybersecurity Is Now Central to the Patient Experience

Cybersecurity is no longer a function managed in the IT department’s back office. It’s a front-line brand issue, with real implications for patient satisfaction and loyalty. That means providers need to rethink how they talk about security. It’s no longer enough to be secure; you must communicate security clearly. The post Why Cybersecurity Is Now…

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