Bambusa IPO Brings In $169M to Break Immunology’s ‘Therapeutic Ceiling’

Bambusa Therapeutics’ IPO cash will support its pipeline of bispecific antibodies designed to offer advantages over currently available monoclonal antibodies. Aspen Neuroscience also debuted on the Nasdaq as it prepares for a pivotal test of its Parkinson’s disease cell therapy. The post Bambusa IPO Brings In $169M to Break Immunology’s ‘Therapeutic Ceiling’ appeared first on…

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Frights, Fangs, and Healthcare Nightmares in Winning Halloween Haikus

What’s scarier than ghosts and goblins? How about measles, unaffordable dental care, and an insurance claim denied by artificial intelligence? Nearly 80 healthcare-themed haikus crept into our inbox this Halloween season. Meet the winners of KFF Health News’ eighth annual Halloween haiku contest below. Follow KFF Health News’ social media accounts (X, Instagram, and Facebook)…

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Medicare Part D Premiums and Cost Sharing in 2027

Medicare Part D is a voluntary outpatient prescription drug benefit for people with Medicare provided through private plans, including stand-alone prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans that offer drug coverage. This analysis provides an overview of Medicare Part D premiums and cost sharing in 2027 and key trends over time.

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The Average Monthly Premium for Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Plans Is Projected to Increase by 50% From $34 to $51 in 2027 Unless Enrollees Switch to Lower-Cost Plans 

A new KFF analysis finds that the average monthly premium for Medicare Part D coverage in stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) will increase to $51 in 2027, up 50% from $34 in 2026, if current enrollees don’t switch into lower-premium plans during open enrollment, which runs through December 7.  

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