AstraZeneca, Amgen Drug Moves Closer to Competing With Dupixent in a New Indication
AstraZeneca and Amgen drug Tezspire met the goals of a Phase 3 test in eosinophilic…
AstraZeneca, Amgen Drug Moves Closer to Competing With Dupixent in a New Indication
AstraZeneca and Amgen drug Tezspire met the goals of a Phase 3 test in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic disorder whose only approved biologic therapy is Sanofi’s Dupixent. An approval for Tezspire in EoE would be its third indication, bolstering sales of the blockbuster product. The post AstraZeneca, Amgen Drug Moves Closer to Competing With…
Datavant’s New Platform Could Cut Record Retrieval Time from Days to Hours
Datavant launched a new provider exchange platform, which replaces fax-based record requests with a digital workflow. It aims to give care teams real-time visibility into request status while easing the administrative burden on clinical staff. The post Datavant’s New Platform Could Cut Record Retrieval Time from Days to Hours appeared first on MedCity News.
Precision Medicine Transformed Oncology —It’s Time to Do the Same for Sepsis
It’s time we reignite treatment development for sepsis and other immune-mediated conditions that strike when patients are most vulnerable. The post Precision Medicine Transformed Oncology —It’s Time to Do the Same for Sepsis appeared first on MedCity News.
Examining LGBTQ+ Adults’ Experiences with Health Care Costs and Access
This report examines how LGBTQ+ adults’ experiences with health care costs and access compare to those of non-LGBTQ+ adults, finding that LGBTQ+ adults face significantly greater challenges affording and accessing care.
Different State Regulatory Approaches Reflect Open Questions About AI Mental Health Tools — The Monitor
States are taking different regulatory approaches to AI mental health tools in response to concerns about chatbots providing inaccurate or potentially dangerous advice. Laws and pending legislation in some states restrict AI from providing or advertising itself as therapy, while others focus on data protections, disclosures, and patient consent requirements.
What Do the Latest Iteration of Consumer Drug Platforms Offer?
Consumer drug platforms and how they fit into the rise of the consumer in healthcare will be part of the conversation at INVEST Digital Health, scheduled for October 29 in Dallas. Register today! The post What Do the Latest Iteration of Consumer Drug Platforms Offer? appeared first on MedCity News.
Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’
The KFF Health News Minute is available every Thursday via direct download or the RSS feed. Aug. 27 Katheryn Houghton [CATH-er-in HOW-tun] reads the week’s news: A wristband with the words “I Gave Birth” could be a lifesaving tool for new moms, and many homeless people will have to prove they’re working to stay on Medicaid. Your browser does not support the audio element. Can’t see the audio player?…
$50B Rural Health Transformation Program Needs More Transparency, Groups Say
One year into its creation, a $50 billion federal program aimed at improving rural healthcare lacks transparency, which could make it difficult to protect against fraud, identify successful projects, and ensure the program delivers on its promise to transform the system. Transparency “is really important to help protect the integrity of the program, ensure funds…
A State Gave Sheriffs 20% of Its Opioid Settlement Cash. We Followed the Money.
KFF Health News worked with three Louisiana news outlets — The Current, Gulf States Newsroom, and Verite News — to ask all 64 sheriffs in the state how they’ve spent their opioid settlement funds. The responses were shared and presented in a data table for all four newsrooms to use. Reporters then conducted individual reporting…
A Camp for Children With Brain Injuries Zips Ahead, Despite Federal Uncertainty
MILLVILLE, Pa. — In an open field, arrows whizzed through the humid June air and struck their targets. Campers and counselors cheered. It was archery hour at Camp Cranium. Operations director Drew Meyer watched, a few tears escaping from behind his dark sunglasses. “They will surprise you, like, flat out,” he said of the campers,…
