Tag: Healthcare industry

New Orleans was abuzz last year as hundreds of people gathered to listen to Peter Marks, the head of biologics at the Food and Drug Administration, speak at the American Society of Gene and...

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Revolutionizing Gender-Affirming Surgery in the U.S.: Preserving Progress Amidst Political Backlash For many individuals who undergo gender-affirming surgery, the experience is nothing short of a rebirth. Wendy Grogan, a 48-year-old trans woman, vividly described her...

In 2025, healthcare providers are facing stricter patient privacy rules amidst a surge in health data breaches. The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed updated regulations to safeguard patient information in response...

The Rise of 'Value-Based Care' on Wall Street: A Comprehensive Analysis In the fast-paced world of Wall Street, a new term has been making waves - "value-based care." This seemingly ambiguous phrase has taken on...

Medicare to Negotiate Prices of Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs In a groundbreaking move, Medicare officials have announced plans to negotiate the prices of two widely-used drugs for diabetes and weight loss. Ozempic and Wegovy,...

Walgreens Faces Allegations of Illegally Dispensing Opioid Prescriptions After years of meticulous investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice has taken a significant step by filing a civil lawsuit against Walgreens. The pharmacy giant stands accused...

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President Trump’s Medicare agency is on a mission to speed up audits of Medicare Advantage insurers, aiming to recover about $500 million annually for taxpayers. However, these audits are currently tangled up in a...

Improving Trust and Transparency in Clinical AI: Best Practices and Strategies In the world of clinical AI, trust and transparency are paramount for the well-being of patients and the advancement of healthcare technology. As we...

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UnitedHealth Group recently made headlines with their announcement of buyout offers for employees working in the UnitedHealthcare insurance division. The company described the buyouts as a "great opportunity" during an employee webinar where executives...