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FDA Rejection Delays Regeneron From Competing With J&J, Pfizer in Multiple Myeloma Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said the FDA cited no approvability concerns for its multiple myeloma drug, linvoseltamab, other than previously identified issues with a contract manufacturer. While linvoseltamab trails bispecific antibodies currently marketed by Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer, if approved, it could bring patients an earlier treatment option. 3 Health Systems Invest In Supply Chain Startup Clarium, a startup on a mission to transform hospital supply chain operations, closed a $10.5 million financing round this week. The round was led by General Catalyst and included three health system venture capital arms — those of Kaiser Permanente, Yale New Haven Health and Texas Medical Center. GLP-1s Can Improve Many Common Health Issues, but They're Not Magic Lifestyle is equally important for long-term success. A good behavior-change program can benefit many people with chronic conditions – whether by impacting clinical outcomes, improving quality of life, or helping to lower long-term health-care costs. Challenging Healthcare Norms: Early Access to Physical Therapy Transforms Musculoskeletal Care Delivery Lowering patient out-of-pocket expenses through thoughtful plan design is not only beneficial for the patients but also for the healthcare system at large. By advocating for policies that reduce these financial barriers, we can ensure that more patients benefit from early PT intervention, leading to better health outcomes and lower long-term costs.

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