Healthcare Economist was once again named one of the Top 10 Health Economics Blogs and Websites in 2025 (#4) by Feedspot. Feedspot also named this blog as a top 50 Best Public Health Blogs and Websites in 2025 (#13). Exciting to keep the blogging […]

That is the title of a new FTI Consulting white paper co-authored with Kyi-Sin Than. The abstract is below. In October 2023, ICER released a special assessment aimed at influencing CMS drug price negotiations for two direct-acting oral […]

A new partnership between TeamHealth and Array Behavioral Care aims to enhance mental health support in emergency departments. The post TeamHealth, Array Behavioral Care Partner to Advance Emergency Behavioral Health Treatment appeared first on […]

Isomorphic Labs’ financing led the way for first quarter 2025 financings, but it comes amid headwinds for the biotech sector. Biotech financing activity has been slowing down, analysts say. The post An AI Biotech Hauls In $600M, Plus More Funding […]

All healthcare entities storing or transferring patient health information needs to be aware of a proposed update to HIPAA tackling data encryption. Bryan Marlatt, chief regional officer at CyXcel The post Pivot: Discussing the Impact of a Proposed […]

Reversing this trend requires connecting disparate systems to enhance interoperability and communication and achieve more efficient, cohesive workflows. Implementing the infrastructure to streamline collaboration and reduce administrative burden […]

By integrating industry standards into e-prescribing software, prescribing organizations can reduce errors to improve patient outcomes and lessen the burden of medication-related errors on healthcare systems. Here’s a look at the new National […]

The conditions the biopharma companies target include sepsis, antimicrobial resistance, and acute infectious conjunctivitis. The post Which Biopharma Startups Made the Cut for INVEST Pitch Perfect? appeared first on MedCity News.

This is not just about today’s older adults — it’s about the next 50 years. If we design a smarter, more sustainable system now, we will all benefit when our time comes. The post America’s Aging Crossroads: Will We Rise to the Challenge or […]

March has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, providers like Providence and Geisinger have appointed new C-suite leaders, and companies like Blue Shield of California and Evernorth have […]

Talkspace introduced Talkcast on Monday, an AI-powered feature that allows therapists to generate personalized podcast episodes for clients. The post Talkspace Introduces AI-Powered Personalized Podcasts appeared first on MedCity News.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is stopping development of VX-264, an experimental cell therapy/medical device treatment for type 1 diabetes, after an early look at Phase 1/2 data fell short of efficacy goals. This program came from a $950 million […]

That is the title of a new paper with Shanshan Wang, Jaehong Kim, and Slaven Sikirica that has the subtitle “Budget impact analysis from the US payer perspective.” That abstract is below: BACKGROUND:Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of […]

Engaging in data sharing, observational cohort research, and deeper analysis of available data to yield further insights can drive improved results for patients, making label and cohort extension faster and more robust. The post How Real-World Data […]

Two Chairs, which offers hybrid behavioral health care, expanded its presence from three states to 22 states. This expansion gives millions of people access to therapy services, as Two Chairs’ services are now available to 75% of the U.S. […]

A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project reveals that private equity firms have been increasingly acquiring intellectual and developmental disability providers and implementing cost-cutting strategies that reduce care quality. The […]

The FDA granted marketing authorization to a Visby Medical at-home PCR test for three common sexually transmitted infections. The Visby test yields results in about 30 minutes. The post PCR Comes to the Home With FDA Authorization of Visby’s OTC […]

It’s critical that healthcare organizations delivering on the program’s promise not be torpedoed by the “bad actors” The post The Case for 340B Done Right appeared first on MedCity News.

To reduce overdose rates in the U.S., leaders must recognize the impact of medication-assisted treatment in correctional facilities. The post Unlocking the Potential: Medication Assisted Therapies for Opioid Substance Use Disorder in Correctional […]

Measles outbreak expands to 19 states. Commercial health plan coverage of accelerated approval drugs…and a recent case study. Extending IRA drug price negotiation to commercial plans? ‘Kennedy Turns to a Discredited Vaccine Skeptic for Autism […]

Medicaid and SNAP cuts could lead to 1 million jobs lost in just 2026, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund and the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. The post Report: How Medicaid/SNAP Cuts Could […]

About 90% of healthcare organizations are insecurely connected to the internet and running systems vulnerable to exploitation by ransomware gangs, according to new research. It also found that 78% of providers have made ransomware payments of […]

Novo Nordisk gets global rights to Lexicon Pharmaceuticals’ LX9851, an oral small molecule with a first-in-class approach to sparking weight loss. The licensing agreement comes months after Lexicon reported encouraging preclinical data from tests […]

By focusing on prevention, collaboration, and data-driven innovation, community health programs are ensuring resources are used more effectively and patient care is proactive rather than reactive. The post How Community Health Programs are Reducing […]

By prioritizing staff education, starting small with practical applications, and establishing clear guidelines, local health departments can lay the foundation for sustainable AI adoption. This approach ultimately enhances efficiency, improves […]