US Has Lost Measles Elimination Status, Global Health Authorities Say
The U.S. has officially lost its status as a country where measles is eliminated, a…
US Has Lost Measles Elimination Status, Global Health Authorities Say
The U.S. has officially lost its status as a country where measles is eliminated, a public health triumph secured a quarter century ago. Researchers with direct knowledge of the deliberations on the country’s status told KFF Health News that the Pan American Health Organization reached the conclusion this week: Measles has reestablished regular transmission in…
It’s Open Enrollment Season. Hear Reporters Discuss ACA Sign-Ups, High Costs, and More.
KFF Health News senior correspondent Julie Appleby joined WBUR’s Here & Now on Nov. 11 to discuss how a fraud crackdown is making Affordable Care Act open enrollment more difficult. Appleby also discussed the expected rise in premiums, deductibles, and copays for Medicare and employer-based healthcare plans on WVXU’s Cincinnati Edition on Nov. 9. Click…
Zus Health Raises $33M to Make Healthcare More Connected
The Series B round was led by Drive Capital, with participation from Sanofi Ventures, HealthX Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), F-Prime, Maverick Ventures and JAZZ Venture Partners. The post Zus Health Raises $33M to Make Healthcare More Connected appeared first on MedCity News.
Ardent Buying First Missouri Health System
The team led by new CEO Dave Caspers recently said they would divest their stake in a Topeka hospital network.
Biosensors and Wearables Among MedTech Showcased at INVEST Digital Health
[Sponsored] ARPA-H portfolio companies in the Innovation Showcase included biosensor and wearable startups to monitor vital signs and to obtain patient data previously only available through blood tests. The post Biosensors and Wearables Among MedTech Showcased at INVEST Digital Health appeared first on MedCity News.
The Advancing Global Health Annual Program Statement (AGH/APS) Mechanism: Supplementing the America First MOUs
To shed greater light on U.S. global health efforts under the AFGHS, this analysis examines the Advancing Global Health APS (AGH/APS) award opportunities announced to date by looking at how funding may be directed across countries and selected areas of global health programming, painting a fuller picture of how continued U.S. global health investment may…
Windward Bio’s Stock Market Debut Reels In $225M for Better Biologic Drugs
Windward Bio’s next-generation antibody drugs for immunology caught the interest of Sanofi, which bought shares in a private placement alongside the biotech’s IPO. Windward’s lead drug candidate addresses the same target as a blockbuster asthma drug from partners Amgen and AstraZeneca. The post Windward Bio’s Stock Market Debut Reels In $225M for Better Biologic Drugs…
What the Recent Elections and an Evolving Federal Policy Landscape Could Mean for Medicaid Expansion Efforts in 2027
Among the ten states that have not adopted the Medicaid expansion, Georgia, Kansas, Texas and Wisconsin are key states to watch for potential new debates about expansion given the outcome of the elections.
What’s Missing from Healthcare Quality Conversations?
[Sponsored] Jason Tibbels, MD, Lantern Chief Medical Officer, described the company’s approach to making care more affordable without undermining quality or health outcomes in an interview with MedCity News Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar at INVEST Digital Health. The post What’s Missing from Healthcare Quality Conversations? appeared first on MedCity News.
Second-Year Rural Health Fund Awards Per Rural Resident Continue to Vary Widely
This analysis describes rural health fund awards in the second year of the program. Awards per rural resident continue to vary widely across states in year two, ranging from less than $100 in twelve states to more than $500 in eight states
