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Top Story Why WeightWatchers Filed for Bankruptcy WeightWatchers recently filed for bankruptcy. Part of the reason is because it couldn't adapt fast enough to a rapidly changing weight-loss environment spurred by the rising popularity of GLP-1s, experts said. Sponsored Understanding EGPA: The Role of Eosinophils and Advancements in Treatment Options Presented by Faserna FASENRA® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use, 30 mg is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). FASENRA provides a treatment option for HCPs to consider when managing this challenging disease.  Learn more. INVEST Chicago Starts Tuesday, Get Your Ticket Now! INVEST 2025 Chicago - "Where Capital Meets Innovation." Join us May 20-21 at Willis Tower for two days packed with the latest healthcare insights, startup pitches, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Reserve Your Ticket

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Sleep Apnea Relief in a Pill: Apnimed Drug's Phase 3 Data Set Stage for FDA Submission Apnimed's obstructive sleep apnea drug reduced breathing interruptions in a Phase 3 clinical trial. The once-nightly pill, which is based on research from Brigham and Women's Hospital, activates muscles that keep the upper airway open during sleep. Cleveland Clinic Digital Chief: Pick AI Problems That Clinicians Actually Care About Ensuring buy-in from end users is critical to hospitals' AI success. To achieve buy-in, hospitals should start by adopting AI tools that address the problems that physicians and nurses have identified as most important to them, said Rohit Chandra, chief digital officer at Cleveland Clinic. Alzheimer's Disease Now Has Its First FDA-Cleared Blood Test Fujirebio Diagnostics' blood test for Alzheimer's disease offers a less expensive and less invasive alternative compared to medical imaging and tests of cerebrospinal fluid. But competition looms from blood-based tests in development by other diagnostics companies. Connected Care, Shared Goals: Designing Whole-Person Care for Complex Patient Populations As the safety-net landscape shifts and funding uncertainty grows, the path forward is clear. By investing in highly coordinated, data-informed care and aligning health plans, providers and communities around shared goals, we can build a system that reaches individuals with complex care needs, supports whole-person health initiatives and strengthens care across the board. Clinical Trials Have a Research Site Demand and Supply Crisis. Here is How to Solve it As demand for trial sites increases, more investigators are overburdened or experiencing burnout. What can the industry do to help?

Video   Adding Up the Costs of Medicare Advantage Proponents of Medicare Advantage say that these plans are cost effective and help seniors pay less. However, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) — which advises Congress on Medicare policies — recently released a report showing that in 2025, CMS will have spent $84 million more on Medicare Advantage enrollees than if those same individuals were enrolled in traditional Medicare. Still, many seniors say that Medicare Advantage plans suit them better because of low premiums and out-of-pocket costs. So how does this all add up? The government is paying more for Medicare Advantage enrollees, yet these same enrollees are paying less — who makes up the difference?

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