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Top Story 3 Things to Know About Medtech Investment, From a VC At a recent conference, Maria Berkman — who serves as head of medtech at Broadview Ventures and managing director at Longview Ventures — shared insights into the somewhat niche ecosystem of medtech investment. Sponsored Exclusive Virtual Session with Paul Keckley on the Future of Healthcare Presented by BPD Healthcare Join us on 9/13 to hear Paul Keckley discuss critical issues like affordability, the balance between profit & purpose, and the need for all stakeholders to work together to improve healthcare for all.  Register Now. INVEST Digital Health Conference is Happening NEXT WEEK! The countdown is on for INVEST Digital Health, happening next week, Wednesday, September 18! Secure your spot NOW and be part of the game-changing conversations. at Pegasus Park in Dallas, Texas    Time's Running Out - Register TODAY

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AMA Report Details Low Competition in PBM Market The American Medical Association released a new report on Monday on pharmacy benefit managers. It explained that there is low competition among PBMs and high vertical integration with payers. Terns Pharma Oral GLP-1 Drug Leads to Greater Than 5% Weight Loss in Small Study The weight loss results for the Terns Pharmaceuticals drug TERN-601 come from a four-week Phase 1 clinical trial. Terns is one of several companies developing oral GLP-1 obesity medications that could become alternatives to currently available injectable products from this drug class. Prediction: The Caregiving Question Harris and Trump Will Have to Address in the Presidential Debate What should we expect in Tuesday's debate? If past performance is any indication, probably a lot of hemming and hawing — but we should demand concrete plans for paid family leave, Social Security credits for caregivers, and strategies to leverage technology in support of care work. How Embedded Finance Creates a Better Patient Experience In an age where consumers have more options than ever about where to receive their care, improving the financial experience through embedded finance can give providers an advantage in an increasingly competitive marketplace. There is Still a Significant Need for Community Pharmacies Losing these retail medication outlets creates more than just pharmacy deserts. In many low-income and underserved areas, drugstores also serve as grocery stores and hubs for essential services, and hence their closures mean communities lose crucial access points for a variety of goods and services. It's Time to Actively Manage Medications at the Individual Level Any successful response to skyrocketing drug costs has to also actively manage medications at the individual level — just because someone can be on a medication doesn't mean they should be.

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