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Regenerative med biotech ProKidney inks $825M merger to back CKD cell therapy

By Frank Vinluan Tuesday, January 18, 2022 7:55 PM

ProKidney is going public in a SPAC merger that infuses the biotech with $825 million for Phase 3 tests and manufacturing of its autologous cell therapy for chronic kidney disease. More than slowing the decline in organ function, ProKidney says its cell therapy offers the potential to reverse injury caused by the condition.

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Providers need to make employee well-being a top priority [Sponsored]

By Coppelia Rose, Global SAP Healthcare & Life Sciences Offering Leader, DXC Technology Tuesday, January 18, 2022 3:00 PM

Managing the healthcare workforce can be a challenge for providers, particularly in the current environment. There has never been a greater need for a holistic approach to workforce management. DXC Technology offers solutions to a wide range of increasing healthcare industry business needs.

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FDA has no appetite for Levo's metabolic disorder drug and asks for new trial

By Frank Vinluan Tuesday, January 18, 2022 2:28 PM

The FDA rejected the new drug application for a Levo Therapeutics treatment for the rare metabolic disorder Prader-Willi syndrome. According to Levo, the agency said the data submitted were insufficient to support approval and the regulator wants the company to run another clinical trial.

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Connecting inmates with health and social care upon reentry can help end the prison cycle

By Eric J. Beane Tuesday, January 18, 2022 11:44 AM

A growing number of transition programs are focused on healthcare planning – helping formerly incarcerated individuals with enrollment in Medicaid, and supporting them to access covered programs to treat medical and physical health conditions.

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Startup Yuvo Health raises $7.3M to advance primary care for communities in need

By Michael Schroeder Tuesday, January 18, 2022 10:52 AM

Yuvo Health announced Tuesday that it has raised $7.3 million to support the company's work with federally qualified health centers. The startup said the services it provides will help the centers unlock revenue streams via value-based care.

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