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This cross-sectional study assesses whether aspirin use for secondary prevention changed from 2015 to 2020 and investigates the factors associated with stopping therapy among adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
This cohort study compares total and out-of-pocket health care costs in the last year of life for US decedents aged 0 to 64 years vs 65 years or older, with and without standardization to Medicare pricing.
This cohort study quantifies incident drug shortages following supply chain events in Canada and examines drug characteristics associated with increased shortage risk.
This cross-sectional study examines whether repealing noneconomic damage caps for awards in medical malpractice cases is associated with changes in maternal care and infant health outcomes.
This cohort study of US medical school websites examines the removal or alteration of language about diversity, equity, and inclusion at 3 time points in 2025 following legal, political, and regulatory pressures.
This cohort study investigates whether childhood exposure to public spending on community resources is associated with subsequent adult health.
Rick Pazdur, formerly the FDA’s top oncology official, said the FDA is at a critical juncture that could determine the direction of the world’s top regulator of medicines. Pazdur spoke during a STAT panel discussion during the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The post Former FDA Officials: There’s Opportunity to Rebuild the Agency — But Not the Way It Was appeared first on MedCity News .
Hundreds of women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer could benefit from a new, life-extending drug on the NHS from today – the first new addition to NHS treatment in over 20 years. The new targeted therapy – mirvetuximab soravtansine – will be offered to patients living with ovarian cancer whose disease has stopped responding to standard […]
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Peterson Philanthropies launched Peterson Health Analytics with a $50 million commitment to help employers better understand and manage healthcare costs. The post Peterson Philanthropies Unveils Employer Health Analytics Company via $50M Commitment appeared first on MedCity News .
Built specifically to mimic the native tricuspid anatomy, the implant is intended to address an unmet patient need.
These findings highlight the potential importance of identifying abnormal anthropometric characteristics in clinical settings to better capture individuals at risk for obesity-related health complications.
Healthcare startup exits are improving but remain highly selective. Jack Euston, general partner Fountain Health Partners, expects the next exit cycle to reward AI-enabled, workflow-embedded companies while sidelining undifferentiated point solutions and growth-at-all-costs models. The post What Will the Next Healthcare Exit Winners Look Like? appeared first on MedCity News .
Breakthrough Studies Demonstrate Effectiveness of the First Triple-Hormone Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity mcarmody Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:49 Press release Breakthrough Studies Demonstrate Effectiveness of the First Triple-Hormone Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity NEW ORLEANS, La. June 6, 2026 Findings highlight use of once-weekly injection to expand potential options for weight reduction, A1C control, knee osteoarthritis, and obstructive sleep apnea First-ever type 2 diabetes and obesity phase 3 study results for retatrutide, a novel glucose-dependent insulinotropic…
Strength in cardiac ablation solutions, where the company picked up market share, helped Medtronic post its best annual revenue growth rate in a decade.
On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) accounts for 1.4 million emergency department visits and 740 000 hospitalizations annually in the US. Author Andre Kumar, MD, MEd, of Stanford University School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss the use of point-of-care ultrasound for diagnosis of CAP. Related Content: Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Pneumonia Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency (BLUE) for Evaluation of Dyspnea
The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on the OMB’s Financial Assistance Proposed Rule vcramer Wed, 06/03/2026 - 14:58 Official Statement The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on the OMB’s Financial Assistance Proposed Rule Arlington, Va. June 3, 2026 The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently proposed a rewrite of the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, updating regulations that dictate reporting and performance requirements for federal grant recipients. The proposed rule implements many of the changes President Trump announced in an executive order…
Statement from the American Diabetes Association on the CMS’s Medicaid Work Requirements Interim Final Rule vcramer Wed, 06/03/2026 - 14:50 Official Statement Statement from the American Diabetes Association on the CMS’s Medicaid Work Requirements Interim Final Rule Arlington, Va. June 3, 2026 This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule implementing the new community engagement requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries included in healthcare and tax legislation Congress passed last summer. Beginning January 1, 2027…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping health plan operations. While some organizations are actively piloting or scaling AI solutions, others are still determining where to begin. Regardless of where your organization sits on the AI adoption curve, scaling AI responsibly, transparently and effectively is foundational. Across the industry, initial efforts have focused on defining governance […] The post Shape the Future of AI in Prior Authorization: Apply to Join NCQA’s Learning Collaborative appeared first on NCQA .
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Options abound for hospitals looking to capitalize on these new data transfer technologies, but so do potential pitfalls. For any hospital considering adopting these new solutions, here are some of the key questions and considerations that should be top of mind. The post New Technology is Revolutionizing Clinical Trial Data Management — Here’s How Research Hospitals Can Seize the Moment appeared first on MedCity News .
Rural healthcare has always run on ingenuity, resilience, and community trust. What has too often been missing is the infrastructure strong enough to match that and sustain it at scale. That is what makes this moment different. The post Building the Backbone of Rural Health: Meeting the Reality on the Ground appeared first on MedCity News .
The chair of the NHS’s groundbreaking new online hospital trust has been named as business leader and former supermarket chief executive John Browett. NHS Online, which will provide virtual specialist care for patients through the NHS App and video consultations, has now been formally established as the Online NHS Trust. John is a former chief […]