How Can RWD Transform the Patient Journey?
[Sponsored] A one-size fits most approach to clinical trial recruitment is no longer effective. A…
How Can RWD Transform the Patient Journey?
[Sponsored] A one-size fits most approach to clinical trial recruitment is no longer effective. A webinar discussion emphasized the need for patient-level data to shape each phase of a drug’s lifecycle, from clinical development to market access. The post How Can RWD Transform the Patient Journey? appeared first on MedCity News.
Administration Releases Additional Details of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request
On May 30, 2025, the administration released additional details of its Fiscal Year 2026 budget request, including more specific information on funding for global health activities at the State Department, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The proposed budget includes significant…More
Federal Vaccine Advisory Committees: Roles and Current Issues
This brief describes four key federal vaccine advisory committees and discusses policy issues and questions they currently face. The four committees are the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the…
The Top 5 Home Care Franchise Opportunities in the U.S.
[Sponsored] The home care industry is booming. As Baby Boomers age and more families seek in-home solutions for loved ones, demand for home care services is at an all-time high. The post The Top 5 Home Care Franchise Opportunities in the U.S. appeared first on MedCity News.
The Connected Patient Experience: 3 Tips to Empower Healthcare Delivery Through Innovation
Patients no longer want to rely upon only whatever snippets of information they get from their doctor at an annual or semiannual checkup. They’re looking for a fully connected patient experience. Healthcare organizations need to know what that looks like, how to build it, and how they fit into the full picture. The post The…
The National Security Stakes of Pharmaceutical Tariffs
Healthcare supplies have a direct correlation to the safety and national security of Americans as any disruption to availability jeopardizes the health of our nation. Americans cannot forego access to lifesaving medications. The post The National Security Stakes of Pharmaceutical Tariffs appeared first on MedCity News.
Navigating the AI in Healthcare Landscape and Its Future: A Preview of INVEST Digital Health 2025
MedCity INVEST Digital Health on September 18 at Pegasus Park in Dallas will explore AI through a series of discussions leading up to our annual Pitch Perfect contest, where healthcare startups pitch their companies to a team of investor judges. Register today! The post Navigating the AI in Healthcare Landscape and Its Future: A Preview…
Two Patients Faced Chemo. The One Who Survived Demanded a Test To See if It Was Safe.
JoEllen Zembruski-Ruple, while in the care of New York City’s renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, swallowed the first three chemotherapy pills to treat her squamous cell carcinoma on Jan. 29, her family members said. They didn’t realize the drug could kill her. Six days later, Zembruski-Ruple went to Sloan Kettering’s urgent care department to…
An Arm and a Leg: A Mathematical Solution for US Hospitals?
What do the KGB and the former CEO of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have in common? Eugene Litvak. The Soviet intelligence agency and the children’s hospital have each separately looked to the Ukrainian émigré with a PhD in mathematics for help. He turned down the KGB, but Litvak saved Cincinnati Children’s Hospital more than $100 million…
Newsom’s Push To Block Law Could Save California Nursing Homes Over $1 Billion
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to block a California law from taking effect next year that will require nursing homes to have a 96-hour backup power supply, potentially giving the industry a reprieve from having to spend over $1 billion in capital investments. The Democratic governor tucked the suspension into his budget update to address a…
