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The role of mindfulness in healthcare from behavioral health to physical therapy [Sponsored]

By Stephanie Baum Tuesday, August 9, 2022 7:30 AM

Clinicians used to wonder if there was a role for mindfulness meditation in healthcare. But after the Covid-19 pandemic laid bare the overwhelming need for practical solutions in behavioral health, the question has shifted to what role it can play.

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GSK pays $100M to partner on a cancer drug with new twist on immunotherapy

By Frank Vinluan Monday, August 8, 2022 8:33 PM

GSK is partnering with Mersana Therapeutics on the development of an antibody-drug conjugate that is approaching Phase 1 testing. Unlike other ADCs that deliver a toxic drug payload, the Mersana drug is designed to activate the innate immune system to fight tumor cells.

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Health insurance providers assisted growth in behavioral health access, AHIP survey shows

By Marissa Plescia Monday, August 8, 2022 6:36 PM

The number of in-network behavioral health providers increased by 48% in the last three years among commercial health plans. The number of in-network inpatient psychiatric hospitals rose by 40%.

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Sibel Health scores $33M to scale wearable-based RPM platform

By Katie Adams Monday, August 8, 2022 4:45 PM

Medical technology startup Sibel Health recently closed a $33 million Series B funding round. It will use the funds to grow the company and scale commercialization of its Anne One platform, which captures users' vital signs using wearable sensors.

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Pfizer to buy sickle cell disease biotech Global Blood Therapeutics in $5.4B deal

By Frank Vinluan Monday, August 8, 2022 12:18 PM

Pfizer's own R&D efforts in sickle cell disease have fallen short, so the pharmaceutical giant is turning to M&A to gain a presence in the blood disorder. The acquisition of Global Blood therapeutics brings the commercialized drug Oxbryta plus a pipeline of other therapeutic candidates.

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Unlocking interoperability for digital transformation with a blockchain-powered network

By Tom Walsh Monday, August 8, 2022 9:00 AM

Payers, providers, financial institutions and tech innovators – often known as "frenemies" – need to set aside their old competitive spirit and come together as one team for the healthcare industry to be truly interoperable.

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