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Maximizing Claim Denials: How Medicare Advantage Insurers Utilize Technology to Deny Claims

A recent Senate investigation revealed that the three largest Medicare Advantage insurers in the nation, including UnitedHealth Group, Humana, and CVS Health, have been increasingly denying claims for rehabilitative care for seniors. This denial...
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CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors in Young Patients

Michelle Monje-Deisseroth, a medical student about 20 years ago, treated patients with a type of brain tumor called diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, or DIPG. These tumors are difficult to treat because they wrap around...
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Pharmalittle: GSK Leaves BIO, AbbVie Schizophrenia Drug Fails & More – Pharma News Update

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a restful weekend and are ready to dive back into the routine of online meetings and deadlines. Let's start...
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Transforming Radiology: The Rise of Generative AI

Transforming Radiology: The Future of Generative AIIn a room filled with radiologists at a conference in Chicago this week, a groundbreaking prediction was made: by 2030, generative AI will become an integral part of...
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CRISPR Therapy Shows Superior Benefit for Cardiomyopathy Patients

Intellia Therapeutics CEO John Leonard has been facing a familiar situation for the past few years. The company has been sharing positive results from its gene editing trials, only to see its stock prices...
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Seminal Moment for Science Journalism: A Letter from the Executive Editor

Dear Readers,I have written to you before to talk about the importance of subscribing to STAT for our comprehensive coverage of health and medicine. Today, I feel compelled to reiterate this message as we...
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Biotech Analyst and CEO Discuss Election Results: Insights from Brian Skorney and Daphne Zohar

Biotech analyst Brian Skorney and biotech executive Daphne Zohar recently appeared on "The Readout LOUD" podcast to share their thoughts on how the outcomes of the recent election may impact the biotech industry. They...
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AI Drug Development Company Recursion Cuts Jobs Post Exscientia Merger

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, a company known for its innovative use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug development, recently made the decision to lay off employees following a merger with Exscientia. This move comes...
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Merck Expands Portfolio with Licensing of Chinese Cancer Drug

Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, has recently taken a strategic step to enhance its cancer drug portfolio by acquiring the licensing rights for a new cancer drug from LaNova Medicines, a Chinese firm based...
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ACA Subsidy Boost and Antitrust Speech Impact: What You Need to Know

Good day, and thank you for allowing me to share some interesting insights with you. I'm still active on the platform previously known as Twitter, which shows that old habits die hard. It seems...
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Understanding Generalized Pustular Psoriasis in Adults: Symptoms, Treatments, and Images

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) is a skin condition that can affect individuals of any age, but it is most commonly seen in middle-aged adults, with a higher prevalence in women. The condition is characterized...
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Promoting Evidence-Based Content: YouTube Health’s Fight Against Misinformation

Garth Graham, the global head of healthcare and public health at YouTube, believes that the platform plays a crucial role in providing valuable information to people worldwide. He emphasized the importance of responsibility in...