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Top Story Healthcare M&A Activity Reaches 3-Year Low, But It Might Pick Up in the Back Half of '23 M&A activity in the healthcare sector continued to decline in the second quarter of 2023, with the number of deals reaching its lowest point in three years. However, a new report predicted that M&A activity could increase in the second half of this year due to healthcare companies' continually shrinking valuations and their divestitures of non-core assets. Sponsored Content Enhancing Efficiency in your Practices: Unleashing the Power of Greenway Health's Optimization Services Presented by Greenway Health Resolve your healthcare information technology concerns by optimizing your technology, boosting workflows, improving staff productivity, and driving revenue. Learn More>> Fireside Chat at INVEST Digital Health Don't miss this exciting and exclusive opportunity with Beth Andrews, Chief Digital Health Officer, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Dell Technologies | Global Alliances. She will be discussing how to support the evolution of advanced research, therapy development, and patient care with data. Join us on October 26th at Pegasus Park in Dallas. Hurry, you can still save $150 until 8/25. Register Now

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Alltrna Unveils $109M to Make tRNA a Universal Therapy for Genetic Diseases Flagship Pioneering-founded Alltrna is developing tRNA therapies to address genetic diseases driven by truncated versions of proteins. By addressing an aberrant genetic instruction underpinning many diseases, the startup is developing what it describes as a potential "universal solution." Marketplace Premiums Could Increase by 6% in 2024, Report Shows ACA Marketplace insurers are proposing an average 6% premium hike for 2024, with inflation being a driving factor, according to an analysis by KFF. Senator Probes Google About 'Premature Deployment of Unproven Technology' In Healthcare Settings Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) penned a letter to Google leadership expressing concerns about Med-PaLM 2 — the company's generative AI tool for healthcare providers that is currently being used by Mayo Clinic and other health systems. The letter requested that Google provide more clarity about its chatbot's training, accuracy, ethical considerations and deployment in healthcare settings. Progyny Dips Into Menopause Support Traditionally offering family building support, Progyny is expanding into the menopause space. Employees of its employer customers will receive a personalized care plan that includes support for nutrition, sleep, mental health and hormonal health — all factors that affect menopause. Emergency Dialysis: A Crutch for Fee-For-Service Healthcare Physicians often diagnose patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) too late in the process, when dialysis is the only option left. This isn't negligence on the part of physicians — it's simply a consequence of a fee-for-service (FFS) healthcare model that works against patients' financial well-being and deemphasizes preventative care. Payer's Place: Peter Long, Blue Shield of California Peter Long of Blue Shield of California discusses how they focus on member experience and ways to improve their overall healthcare needs.

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