Fewer people are dying from cancer due to advances in research, screening and treatment, according to a new report. In order for the death rate to fall further, U.S. oncologists must prioritize personalized treatment and addressing social determinants of health, an expert argued.
On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Pegasus Park: Investors, Startups, Experts, and People Like You will be meeting to discuss Mental Health, Pharmacy Benefits, the Cost of Healthcare, Reaching Consumers and the Future of Digital Health.
Plus, this is your opportunity to network with over 30 investors (a 6:1 ratio) and colleagues from within the industry. Don't miss out on this great opportunity.
By Stephanie Baum Tuesday, September 27, 2022 7:30 AM
The webinar, Coding for the Future: Lessons Learned, Emerging Technologies & Future Opportunities, scheduled for October 19 from 1-2 pm ET and sponsored by Nym Health, will explore how medical coding has evolved and the skills that will be necessary to prepare the next generation of medical coders. Register today!
By Frank Vinluan Monday, September 26, 2022 7:24 PM
Seagen's cancer drug research and collaborations have focused on the development of antibody drug conjugates. By licensing rights to a preclinical Lava Therapeutics asset, Seagen gets a shot to develop a different kind of antibody therapy that could compete against approved products from Johnson & Johnson and Takeda Pharmaceutical.
By Marissa Plescia Monday, September 26, 2022 7:20 PM
Among CVS Health's adult members, there was a 34.1% decrease in suicide attempts in 2022, compared to 2019. However, there was a 32% increase among adolescents, largely due to challenges from Covid-19. In response, CVS Health is expanding its resources with new initiatives that focus on adolescents.
By Marissa Plescia Monday, September 26, 2022 5:46 PM
Kaiser Family Foundation discovered Medicare Advantage plans and traditional Medicare had similar rates of satisfaction among enrollees. However, there were a select few differences between the plans, with MA enrollees more likely to get preventive care and traditional Medicare enrollees more likely to receive care from the highest-rated facilities.
If single use devices are inevitable, the next step after "why" needs to be an understanding of "how" medtech companies and device makers can get on the right side of the movement.
Chronic conditions cause medical debt in U.S. households across all income levels, according to a new report. Medical debt has frequently been associated with cancer and, more recently, diabetes treatment, but there are other chronic conditions that contribute significantly to medical bills — such as heart disease, asthma, anxiety and lung disease.
By Frank Vinluan Monday, September 26, 2022 3:14 PM
Prime Medicine likens its gene-editing technology to a word processor that searches for the correct place in the genome to make an edit, replacing or repairing a wide variety of target DNA. The preclinical biotech is now spelling out its future plans with the letters I-P-O.
By RaeAnn Grossman Monday, September 26, 2022 2:05 PM
Cultural, racial and socioeconomic barriers play a role in barriers to access, from cultural hesitancy around seeking care to distrust of healthcare institutions to the stigmatizing of Medicaid beneficiaries. As a result, engaging these populations is highly complex, highly nuanced work.
By Arundhati Parmar Monday, September 26, 2022 1:59 PM
Digital health technologies have received plenty of attention, cash and sky-high valuations but do they deserve it? In the latest episode of MedCity's Pivot podcast, CEO of Hinge Health says companies need to validate their results in order to move the industry forward.
Today, the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a rapid and dynamic transformation. Successful contract management plays an instrumental role in navigating this landscape.
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