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Rejuvinate Bio CEO highlights ambitious approach of using gene therapy to reverse aging

By Stephanie Baum Thursday, September 22, 2022 7:30 AM

CEO and Co-founder Daniel Oliver share how he and his co-founders started the company and their vision for treating age-related conditions.

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Providence funnels $712M into new facilities in Orange County

By Katie Adams Wednesday, September 21, 2022 5:27 PM

Providence is investing $712 million into new facilities in Orange County, California. The health system is adding a new medical center in both San Clemente and Rancho Mission Viejo , as well as a new patient tower for Providence Mission Hospital.

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Blue Cross NC to cover telehealth for behavioral health, primary care, outpatient services

By Marissa Plescia Wednesday, September 21, 2022 5:17 PM

Behavioral health, primary care and outpatient visits accounted for more than 97% of telehealth claims received by Blue Cross NC over the last two years, according to newly released data from the payer. In response, Blue Cross NC will begin covering telehealth for these services. But it will not cover telehealth for areas that were found less effective when provided virtually, such as laboratory testing and radiology.

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Humanizing the digital experience in healthcare

By Dan Leibu Wednesday, September 21, 2022 3:06 PM

These are the three changes health-tech needs to make to recreate Amazon, Uber or Venmo-like experiences in healthcare that will most accurately help to digitally replicate the humanized interactions that patients want:

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AHA: Legislative action needed to prevent MA plans from harming Medicare beneficiaries

By Marissa Plescia Wednesday, September 21, 2022 2:29 PM

AHA's report comes after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, which would establish several requirements for the prior authorization process under MA plans. But AHA believes additional action is needed by the government.

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FDA finally signs off on Fennec Pharma drug for chemo-caused hearing loss in kids

By Frank Vinluan Wednesday, September 21, 2022 12:56 PM

A Fennec Pharmaceuticals drug that prevents hearing loss in children receiving cancer treatment is now approved. The regulatory decision comes more than two years later than expected, but the company now claims its drug, Pedmark, is the first and only FDA-approved therapy for reducing the risk of chemotherapy-induced hearing loss in pediatric cancer patients.

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