Ingestible sensors are emerging as a promising frontier in gastroenterology, offering a minimally invasive way to monitor the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in real time. Instead of relying solely on endoscopy or colonoscopy—which are costly, invasive, and often avoided by patients—swallowable devices can capture biochemical signals such as gases and redox balance as they pass through…
Rick Pazdur, formerly the FDA’s top oncology official, said the FDA is at a critical juncture that could determine the direction of the world’s top regulator of medicines. Pazdur spoke during a STAT panel discussion during the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The post Former FDA Officials: There’s Opportunity to Rebuild…
Peterson Philanthropies launched Peterson Health Analytics with a $50 million commitment to help employers better understand and manage healthcare costs. The post Peterson Philanthropies Unveils Employer Health Analytics Company via $50M Commitment appeared first on MedCity News.
The Trump administration’s rollout of a federal mandate that millions of Americans on Medicaid must work or risk losing health benefits will force states to scrap months of preparation, according to advocates for Medicaid enrollees and consultants advising states. And they say an overhaul — less than seven months before states must start enforcing the…
Healthcare startup exits are improving but remain highly selective. Jack Euston, general partner Fountain Health Partners, expects the next exit cycle to reward AI-enabled, workflow-embedded companies while sidelining undifferentiated point solutions and growth-at-all-costs models. The post What Will the Next Healthcare Exit Winners Look Like? appeared first on MedCity News.
COO Dave Caspers has taken over from his former boss, who had led the company since 2020. Along with its leadership change, the company also said it is seeing soft volumes “across our portfolio” this quarter.
Kyna Fong says acquisition of Aster brings expertise in autonomous AI agents to Elation’s platform
Options abound for hospitals looking to capitalize on these new data transfer technologies, but so do potential pitfalls. For any hospital considering adopting these new solutions, here are some of the key questions and considerations that should be top of mind. The post New Technology is Revolutionizing Clinical Trial Data Management — Here’s How Research…
Rural healthcare has always run on ingenuity, resilience, and community trust. What has too often been missing is the infrastructure strong enough to match that and sustain it at scale. That is what makes this moment different. The post Building the Backbone of Rural Health: Meeting the Reality on the Ground appeared first on MedCity…
Portable gluten detection tools are not a substitute for standard care. Used carefully, they may help clinicians support patients when hidden gluten exposure remains a problem. The post The Celiac Care Gap Begins After Diagnosis appeared first on MedCity News.