Physician-Journalist Shines Light on Measles Upsurge and New GLP-1 Study
KFF Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed an increase in measles cases…
Physician-Journalist Shines Light on Measles Upsurge and New GLP-1 Study
KFF Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed an increase in measles cases in the U.S. on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on Jan. 15. Gounder also discussed a new study on GLP-1 weight loss drugs on CBS News’ CBS News 24/7 and CBS Mornings on Jan. 8. Click here to watch Gounder discuss…
6 JPM Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss
This year’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference brought a slew of news announcements — from acquisitions to partnerships to new products and more. This list compiles short summaries for six of the event’s most notable announcements. The post 6 JPM Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss appeared first on MedCity News.
Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Aims to Cut Costs, but Details Are Sparse, Execs Say
President Donald Trump unveiled the Great Healthcare Plan to lower drug costs and insurance premiums, but healthcare executives say the proposal lacks sufficient detail to assess whether it would meaningfully reduce costs. The post Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Aims to Cut Costs, but Details Are Sparse, Execs Say appeared first on MedCity News.
Novo Nordisk Foundation Commits Up to $850M to Boost European Innovation
BioInnovation Institute, which has supported 131 startups in Denmark to date, will use the new funding to expand its reach to startups across Europe. This innovation engine spun out of the Novo Nordisk Foundation in 2020. The post Novo Nordisk Foundation Commits Up to $850M to Boost European Innovation appeared first on MedCity News.
What Merck’s Chief Medical Officer Thinks of Lilly’s Approach to GLP-1s
Eliav Barr gave kudos to Eli Lilly for testing the company’s Zepbound weight loss drug in combination with a psoriatic arthritis drug to achieve better results for the underlying inflammation. The post What Merck’s Chief Medical Officer Thinks of Lilly’s Approach to GLP-1s appeared first on MedCity News.
Native American Leaders Target High Maternal Mortality in Indian Country
When she was 25 years old, Rhonda Swaney nearly died delivering a stillborn baby. She’s a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Montana. Although her experience was nearly 50 years ago, Swaney said Native Americans continue to receive inadequate maternal care. The data appears to support that belief. In 2024, the most…
Agentic AI: Shifting Medical Affairs from What’s Happening to Why
As healthcare data explodes, agentic AI has emerged as a solution to validate medical information through specialized agents working together behind the scenes. The post Agentic AI: Shifting Medical Affairs from What’s Happening to Why appeared first on MedCity News.
Top-Rated Physical Therapy Clinics Specializing in Stroke Recovery
[Sponsored] The top-rated U.S. organizations with the best physical therapy for stroke recovery are known for structured brain injury rehabilitation programs, multidisciplinary teams and measurable outcomes. The post Top-Rated Physical Therapy Clinics Specializing in Stroke Recovery appeared first on MedCity News.
A Playbook for Modern Ambulatory Infusion Care: How Providers Can Strengthen Experience, Outcomes, and Operational Performance
As specialty therapies expand and chronic conditions rise, infusion services must be viewed as both clinically intensive and deeply human. The post A Playbook for Modern Ambulatory Infusion Care: How Providers Can Strengthen Experience, Outcomes, and Operational Performance appeared first on MedCity News.
As Insurance Prices Rise, Families Puzzle Over Options
New York-based performer Cynthia Freeman, 61, has been trying to figure out how to keep the Affordable Care Act health plan that she and her husband depend on. “If we didn’t have health issues, I’d just go back to where I was in my 40s and not have health insurance,” she said, “but we’re not…
