RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA R&D Contracts as HHS Turns Focus to Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cancelling 22 mRNA vaccine contracts…
RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA R&D Contracts as HHS Turns Focus to Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cancelling 22 mRNA vaccine contracts funded by BARDA. Without evidence, Kennedy claimed these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory tract infections. The post RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA R&D Contracts as HHS Turns Focus to Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies appeared first on…
RFK Jr. Cancels Nearly $500M in mRNA Vaccine Contracts
The HHS Secretary has canceled contracting for the development of multiple vaccines
Netsmart Earns QHIN Designation Under TEFCA
Company says the designation creates a nationwide on-ramp for interoperability and expands the types of data and organizations it can collaborate with
Project to Address Health Disparities in Louisville Neighborhood
Accessia Health’s Tiara Green says her organization is providing financial assistance to help cover the cost of health screenings and diagnostic services
How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2026
This analysis of initial rate filings from all 50 states and DC shows ACA Marketplace insurers are proposing a median premium increase of 18% for 2026, more than double last year’s 7% median proposed increase. The analysis includes proposed rate changes by state and insurer.
Maintaining Composure in Turbulent Times: Strategies for Biopharma to Navigate Instability
This near-constant level of unpredictability forces us to ask a tricky question: how can biopharma companies stay ahead? The answer, as to many of the tricky questions of our time, lies in having a clear and authentic mission to act as a guiding lighthouse in the turbulent waters of change. The post Maintaining Composure in…
Making AI Count: 3 Ways Healthcare Leaders Can Drive Real ROI
Providers stand to gain a lot by making smart AI and automation decisions, but that value depends on investing in the right places. It may be tempting to plug in a single-point solution to fix an immediate challenge, but a more strategic, long-term approach will unlock greater value. The post Making AI Count: 3 Ways…
Datavant Launches New Business Vertical With Ontellus Acquisition
Datavant acquired Ontellus, a health records retrieval and claims intelligence company. This establishes a legal and insurance vertical to go along with Datavant’s three other verticals: payers, providers and life sciences firms. The post Datavant Launches New Business Vertical With Ontellus Acquisition appeared first on MedCity News.
Refining the Medical Billing Infrastructure to Reduce Payment Bottlenecks for Providers and Payers
[Sponsored] Yusuf Qasim, President of Payments Optimization at Zelis, discussed how the company is transforming healthcare payments from a fragmented, patchwork system into a modern, digital infrastructure. The post Refining the Medical Billing Infrastructure to Reduce Payment Bottlenecks for Providers and Payers appeared first on MedCity News.
As California’s Behavioral Health Workforce Buckles, Help Is Years Away
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” REDDING, Calif. 𑁋 This spring, the Good News Rescue Mission, which runs the only emergency homeless shelter in Shasta County, received a game-changing $17.8 million state grant to build a…
