Tag: Healthcare
Sutter Health CEO Donates to Harris in Wake of Antitrust Investigation
Sutter Health's CEO, Warner Thomas, recently made significant donations to Vice President Harris' presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee. Despite Harris' involvement in an antitrust investigation against Sutter Health in the past, Thomas...
Impact of U.S. Election on Medicare, Drug Pricing, and AI
Health care is a significant topic in the upcoming U.S. election, with leaders from different political backgrounds sharing their views on various health care issues at STAT's Summit. Among the topics discussed were Medicare,...
Pfizer CEO’s Vision for Leading Cancer and Obesity Treatments
Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer, is looking to shift the focus of the company from its successful COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral Paxlovid to new investments in drugs for cancer and obesity. While Pfizer's...
NYU School of Global Public Health Wins STAT Madness Vote
In a spirited celebration of scientific discovery, the recent STAT Breakthrough Summit East in Manhattan hosted a unique event that drew parallels to the excitement of March Madness. As basketball enthusiasts eagerly followed tournament...
Expanding Harris’ Medicare at Home Plan to Better Serve Seniors
Imagine a world where your elderly mother could receive quality care at home without bankrupting your family. Now picture that same world, but with a twist: The caregiver isn’t a typical home care worker,...
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Highlights from J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Day 2 The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Day 2 saw a flurry of activity, with key industry figures making headlines and sharing insights that could shape the future...
Pharmacies Sue GoodRx and PBMs for Illegal Reimbursement Fees
Three independent pharmacies recently took legal action against GoodRx, a company that offers a prescription drug discount card, as well as several pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). These lawsuits allege that GoodRx and the PBMs...
Navigating the Role of a Patient: An ICU Nurse’s Mission to Simplify the Process
Michael Anne Kyle embarked on her journey to simplify the patient experience in healthcare after hearing complaints from her friends about the complexities they faced in the system. As both a Ph.D. student at...
UnitedHealth’s AI care denials lawsuit allowed to proceed
In a recent turn of events, Medicare Advantage beneficiaries who believe they were wrongfully denied care by UnitedHealth Group's algorithm have reason to celebrate. A judge ruled that their case can proceed, potentially shedding...
Narcan: Over-the-Counter Lifesaving Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug
Narcan: The Groundbreaking Over-the-Counter Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug The Food and Drug Administration has taken a monumental step in the fight against opioid overdoses by approving Narcan, a life-saving naloxone nasal spray, for over-the-counter use....
FDA Approval: Ionis Rare Disease Therapy Lowers Triglycerides
Ionis Pharmaceuticals has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining FDA approval for their groundbreaking therapy, Tryngolza, designed to combat a rare and fatal genetic disease. This therapy targets patients suffering from familial chylomicronemia syndrome...
Dr. Oz appointed by Trump to head Medicare and Medicaid
President-elect Trump has chosen Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known surgeon and television personality, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This agency plays a crucial role in setting policies that affect payments...
