Many States Cover Doula Care, but Access to a ‘Birthing Bestie’ Is Often Out of Reach
Doula Taja Iglesias and her business partner have built a space in Alexandria, Virginia, that’s…
Many States Cover Doula Care, but Access to a ‘Birthing Bestie’ Is Often Out of Reach
Doula Taja Iglesias and her business partner have built a space in Alexandria, Virginia, that’s all things pregnancy, birth, and childcare. Comfortable couches in one area invite expectant parents to settle in for birth education classes. In another, a colorful pile of toys await the babies and toddlers. And there’s a free supply of diapers…
Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs
More than a million times a year, a U.S. surgeon slices open a knee, strips out worn cartilage, caps the leg bones with metal, and drops in a plastic spacer to allow the new joint to glide. While knee replacement procedures have become standard, however, the prices charged have not. At Catawba Valley Medical Center…
Braveheart Bio’s $382M IPO for Heart Drug Leads a Big Week for Biotech IPOs
In addition to pricing the biggest biotech IPO of the week, Braveheart Bio’s underwriters exercised their option to purchase more shares, boosting the clinical-stage company’s total haul to nearly $440 million. Braveheart’s lead drug could be competitive with a blockbuster Bristol Myers Squibb medicine for a type of cardiomyopathy. The post Braveheart Bio’s $382M IPO…
MedCity FemFwd: Employer Strategies for Women’s Health
In this episode, we’re joined by Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of the Midwest Business Group on Health, for our first in-person recording at MedCity News’ recent Bullseye event. The post MedCity FemFwd: Employer Strategies for Women’s Health appeared first on MedCity News.
Two Differing POVs Emerge About the Hinge-Cylinder Deal
Hinge Health’s acquisition of Cylinder expands it into GI care, but experts differ on whether employers will favor convenience or specialized solutions. The post Two Differing POVs Emerge About the Hinge-Cylinder Deal appeared first on MedCity News.
Latigo Bio’s IPO Lands $346M for Pipeline of Non-Opioid Pain Drugs
Latigo Biotherapeutics will apply the IPO proceeds toward a pipeline that includes a next-generation non-opioid pain drug ready for pivotal testing. BlossomHill Therapeutics also debuted on the Nasdaq, raising cash for cancer drugs designed to address mutations not covered by currently available therapies. The post Latigo Bio’s IPO Lands $346M for Pipeline of Non-Opioid Pain…
Why Kidney Care’s Biggest Investment Wave Hasn’t Moved Hospital Costs
The problem may not be the investment. It may be the target of the intervention. The post Why Kidney Care’s Biggest Investment Wave Hasn’t Moved Hospital Costs appeared first on MedCity News.
My Wish For Better Care For Americans Living in Rural Areas
A letter to Medicaid Directors, State Leaders, and other invested collaborators who were awarded Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Grant funding. The post My Wish For Better Care For Americans Living in Rural Areas appeared first on MedCity News.
Journalists Cover Cyclospora and Measles Outbreaks, and Changing Health Policies
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the cyclosporiasis outbreak on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on Aug. 5. Gounder discussed New Mexico’s measles outbreak on CBS News 24/7’s The Daily Report on Aug. 4. She also discussed peptides on Ideastream Public Media/WKSU’s Sound of Ideas on Aug. 3. Click here to watch…
Bipartisan Lawmakers Are Fighting HHS’ 340B Rebate Push
A bipartisan group of six senators introduced a bill to reform the 340B drug program, locking in hospitals’ use of contract pharmacies and adding new transparency and compliance rules. The legislation would also kill HHS’ contested rebate pilot within a year and replace it with a national data clearinghouse to catch duplicate discounts. The post…
