Innovation: How can we quantify it?
In the HEOR world, you hear a lot about innovation. However, how can we measure…
Innovation: How can we quantify it?
In the HEOR world, you hear a lot about innovation. However, how can we measure innovation? The easiest way is to count the number of new drugs. However, ten “me too” products may be considered less innovative than a single product that cures a disease. An essay by Sukhun Kang in The Incidental Economist conducted…
Harbor Health Secures $130M To Grow Insurance Plans and Clinical Footprint
Harbor Health’s funding was co-led by General Catalyst, 8VC and Alta Partners. The round also includes participation from Dell Family Office Management, Health 2047 Capital Partners, Lemhi Ventures, Martin Ventures and Breyer Capital. The post Harbor Health Secures $130M To Grow Insurance Plans and Clinical Footprint appeared first on MedCity News.
With Drug Picked Up From Sanofi, Startup AllRock Takes Aim at Two Severe Lung Diseases
AllRock Bio’s drug is a small molecule pan-ROCK inhibitor ready for Phase 2 testing in pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary hypertension with interstitial lung disease. The startup is led by the management team that steered CinCor Pharma to a $1.3 billion acquisition by AstraZeneca. The post With Drug Picked Up From Sanofi, Startup AllRock Takes…
Humans Make the Game: What Baseball’s Tech Debate Can Teach Healthcare About the Value of Connection
Healthcare, like baseball, is ultimately a human experience. And no matter how advanced the tools, patients still want to feel something real: that someone sees them, hears them, and cares. The post Humans Make the Game: What Baseball’s Tech Debate Can Teach Healthcare About the Value of Connection appeared first on MedCity News.
How (and Where) to Find the Best Value Rehabilitation Programs for Brain Injuries
[Sponsored] Choosing the right brain injury rehabilitation program is a critical decision that can shape the future for you or your loved one. The post How (and Where) to Find the Best Value Rehabilitation Programs for Brain Injuries appeared first on MedCity News.
Obesity, Cancer, and the New Frontier of Treatment
Addressing the obesity-cancer connection begins with awareness. The more we understand how excess weight influences cancer risk, the better equipped we are to intervene early, tailor treatment, and support long-term health. The post Obesity, Cancer, and the New Frontier of Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.
An HIV Outbreak in Maine Shows the Risk of Trump’s Crackdown on Homelessness and Drug Use
Penobscot County, Maine, is grappling with the largest HIV outbreak in the state’s history. Home to Bangor, a city of roughly 32,000, the county has identified 28 new cases over nearly two years. That’s seven times the typical number for that length of time. Nearly all cases are among people who use drugs and are…
RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Expected To Recommend Delaying Hepatitis B Shot for Children
A key federal vaccine advisory panel whose members were recently replaced by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to vote to recommend delaying until age 4 the hepatitis B vaccine that’s currently given to newborns, according to two former senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials. “There is going…
Berry Street Introduces GLP-1 Nutrition Program
Berry Street’s new GLP-1 nutrition program supports patients who are starting GLP-1s, currently taking them or transitioning off of them. Patients receive care from registered dietitians and certified nutrition specialists. The post Berry Street Introduces GLP-1 Nutrition Program appeared first on MedCity News.
How HBO’s Emmy-Winning Drama Captures the Chaos Hospitals Workers Face
HBO’s The Pitt won three Emmys for its portrayal of the challenges faced by healthcare workers. Dr. Jason Cohen, a physician and chief medical officer of inpatient at patient flow automation startup Qventus, said the series highlights critical issues like emergency department boarding, staffing shortages and the mental toll on patient care and frontline staff….
