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Celcuity’s First-in-Class Drug Gets FDA Approval in Most Common Type of Breast Cancer
Celcuity drug Revtorpyk is now approved for advanced cases of the most common type of breast cancer that do not harbor a certain mutation. The intravenously infused medicine is first in a new drug class that addresses a pathway associated with many…
Graham’s death from aortic dissection raises questions about preventing the rare disorder
When the body’s most important blood vessel tears from the inside, it’s a medical emergency that can be years in the making.
Study Offers Reassurance to Women Considering Epidural During Labor
(MedPage Today) — Epidural analgesia in labor was not linked to adverse neonatal neurological outcomes, a Scottish cohort study found. An analysis of nearly half a million deliveries found no association between epidural analgesia in labor and…
Neko Health Secures $700M to Support US Expansion
Neko’s Series C round was co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and O.G. Venture Partners, with participation from Atomico, General Catalyst, Lakestar, Liberty City Ventures, Positive Sum and BDT & MSD. The post Neko Health Secures $700M to Support US Expansion appeared first…
CDC Director Nominee Pressed on Vaccines at Senate Hearing
(MedPage Today) — Nominees for the positions of CDC director and assistant secretary for preparedness and response (ASPR) faced tricky questions and some frustration Wednesday from senators on both sides of the aisle. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R…
Astronauts Obtain First X-Rays in Space
(MedPage Today) — It was feasible to take x-rays in space, potentially improving diagnostic capabilities for crew health, according to a small prospective study. Using a portable radiography system, three crew members on the 3.5-day Fram2 polar…
CDC Finds Good News on Hospital-Associated Infections
(MedPage Today) — Americans were less likely to have a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in 2023 than in 2015, though reducing surgical-site infections and non-ventilator-associated pneumonia in hospitals remained a challenge, CDC survey findings…
Blood Samples Mid-Heart Attack Found With Disproportionately More Microplastics
(MedPage Today) — Among people undergoing coronary angiography for suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack patients stood out for having higher microplastics and nanoplastics in their blood, a small Italian study found. People with…
Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer's Symptoms Up to a Decade Early
(MedPage Today) — Very high levels of plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217), a marker of amyloid burden in the brain, predicted future risk of cognitive impairment among older adults who were initially unimpaired, a multicohort study suggested…
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug for Short-Term Prevention of New World Screwworm in Horses
The FDA today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Ivermectin Liquid for Horses (ivermectin oral solution) for the short-term prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in horses when administered within 24 hours of birth or at the time of…
New CDC Data Shows Decline in Healthcare-Associated Infections
CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety.
Trial Questions Continuous Maintenance in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma
(MedPage Today) — Maintenance therapy with continuous lenalidomide (Revlimid) did not significantly improve overall survival (OS) in patients with standard-risk, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, the phase III ENDURANCE trial showed. Among patients…
STAT+: At key hearing, Kennedy’s ouster of former CDC director looms over nominee to replace her
Erica Schwartz and Sean Kaufman navigated tough questions about vaccines, political independence, and pushing back on RFK Jr.
Judge tosses another No Surprises lawsuit against HaloMD
A federal judge dismissed another lawsuit brought by an Elevance health plan alleging the billings intermediary was gaming the arbitration process set up by the No Surprises Act.
STAT+: New study untangles how Epstein-Barr viral infection triggers immune response in multiple sclerosis
A new study claims to have uncovered how Epstein-Barr virus launches immune responses seen in people with multiple sclerosis.
STAT+: Improvements in Alzheimer’s testing could make diagnostics more accessible, informative
Alzheimer's research is moving in new directions, finding ways to make testing much more accessible, and offering more nuanced results.
Cassidy grills Trump nominee on past vaccine comments in heated exchange
Sean Kaufman, Trump's pick for a key pandemic preparedness role, has questioned vaccines and criticized the CDC.
STAT+: Bipartisan lawmakers want to require U.S. to probe reliance on foreign-made drugs, ingredients
A trio of bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced a bill requiring the FTC and Treasury to investigate whether the U.S. relies too heavily on foreign countries as part of its pharmaceutical supply…
STAT+: Elevance plots a Medicaid retreat as costs remain high
Elevance Health, the country’s second-biggest health insurer, said it plans to further shrink its Medicaid portfolio in the coming year, just as states roll out work requirements.
Doctor pay to drop in 2027 under proposed Medicare pay rule
Physician groups said the sweeping rule is a double-edged sword, given it includes an unwelcome fee cut but positive changes to Medicare’s value-based and quality payment programs.
Answers at the Speed of Thought: Healthcare Analytics in the Era of Agentic AI
We are moving into an era where we can finally converse with our data. We can ask, “Why are denials spiking in Region X?” or “Show me the safety profile of this cohort,” and receive an answer, not a spreadsheet. The post…
Elevance shuts down D.C. Medicaid business, eyes additional exits after passable Q2
Elevance will leave D.C. this summer and is considering other markets to depart, executives said. The company outperformed Wall Street expectations in the second quarter — but not by much, and its stock fell accordingly.
The Measurement Problem Behind Two Decades of Neurology Trial Failures
The FDA now treats continuous, real-time data sharing as a regulatory direction of travel rather than a theoretical future. The neurology field should pay close attention. The post The Measurement Problem Behind Two Decades of Neurology Trial Failures appeared first on MedCity…
Off the Radar: How Unapproved AI Is Complicating Healthcare Cyber Risk
You cannot secure what you cannot see, and right now, healthcare organizations are accumulating hidden cyber liabilities with every keystroke. The post Off the Radar: How Unapproved AI Is Complicating Healthcare Cyber Risk appeared first on MedCity News.
Payers Who Improve Data Quality Will Define the Next Era of Health Plan Performance
[Sponsored] On July 22, a webinar sponsored by Verato will spotlight perspectives of executives from Scan Health Plan and the Alliance of Community Health Plans. The post Payers Who Improve Data Quality Will Define the Next Era of Health Plan Performance appeared…
Medicare releases 2027 physician fee schedule with ‘devastating’ cuts to radiologist payments
"These cuts ignore the burden that rising practice costs are placing on … radiology practices and our healthcare system," one imaging society told Radiology Business.
Job board ranks the top available radiologist positions
Marit Health compiled the rankings based on 5,000 job listings, separating its lists based on practice settings including academia, hospital systems, medical groups and remote reading.
Radiation oncologists hold briefing on Capitol Hill, highlighting payment challenges
ASTRO convened the conversation with the House Cancer Caucus on July 14, voicing mounting concerns over coding changes that took effect Jan. 1.
How Fairview Health Services Turned Around a $315M Loss
Fairview Health Services turned a $315 million annual loss into a nearly $600 million turnaround in just two years. At the AHA Leadership Summit, CEO James Hereford broke down the strategy behind the comeback, from workforce redesign to frontline-driven process fixes. The…
Radiologists demand 'urgent' radiation-protection measures for interventional staffers
SIR and several other prominent medical societies are advocating for an overhaul of what they see as outdated radiation protection practices.
Transcript – Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26
Transcript – Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26
Portable system captures 1st diagnostic-quality X-rays during spaceflight
A new paper published in RSNA’s flagship journal details how experts were able to successfully capture radiographs using an off-the-shelf portable scanner.
CVS Caremark reaches settlement with FTC over insulin suit
Terms of the deal announced Tuesday are very similar to those the FTC reached with Express Scripts earlier this year, including requiring the PBM to stop preferring higher cost versions of drugs on standard formularies.
Providence names new chief supply chain officer
Amanda Chawla comes to the Washington-based nonprofit giant from Stanford Medicine. Providence is hoping her appointment will bolster its supply chain capabilities during a time of elevated spend.
HCA cuts 2026 earnings forecast on insurance coverage losses
Payer mix changes, mostly from people dropping out of Affordable Care Act plans, caused HCA to lose $400 million in the second quarter — much more than the company (or its investors) had expected.
Docs with greater clinical knowledge less likely to order low-value imaging
Wasteful tests and treatments, such as imaging for an uncomplicated headache, continue to plague the U.S. healthcare system, experts note.
Bipartisan bill seeks to bolster AI use in pediatric cancer care
Members of the Childhood Cancer Caucus are proposing the Accelerating Innovation for Kids Act, aimed at fast-tracking the deployment of this tech in pediatrics.
HHS watchdog says it’s targeting Medicaid, Medicare Advantage fraud
The HHS Office of Inspector General removed over 1,200 people and entities from federal programs between October and March as the Trump administration ratchets up oversight into healthcare fraud.
How Unaffordable is Health Care and What Can We Do About It?
For decades, the cost of medical care, prescription drugs and health insurance has consistently risen faster than general inflation and wage growth, posing financial challenges for government, businesses and people.
FDA Proposes Rule to Modernize Drug Manufacturing Registration
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would create a streamlined registration pathway for distributed manufacturing establishments that operate as a single establishment using a “hub-and-spoke” model.
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: 7/10/26
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026
How Unaffordable is Health Care?
Health care affordability is a top issue for many people. Why and how did care get so expensive? In this three-part video series, KFF experts look at the rising cost of health care in the U.S. from the macro level to the…
Health Care Costs Keep Rising … Why and Who Pays?
The U.S. spends more on health care than other large, wealthy countries. Concerns about rising costs aren't new, yet somehow we keep paying the bill. In this video, KFF’s Larry Levitt explains how we got here, who bears the consequences and why…
What Your Employer-Based Health Coverage Really Costs
More people get health coverage through their job than from any other source. The deduction workers see in each paycheck for their share of the premium is only a fraction of the total cost. In this video, KFF’s Matt Rae unpacks the…
Did the Affordable Care Act Make Health Care More Affordable?
The expiration of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits at the start of 2026, combined with rising insurer premiums, put a spotlight on health care affordability that extends beyond Marketplace enrollees.KFF’s Cynthia Cox examines the ACA's record and the broader underlying question…
In Preliminary Rate Filings, ACA Marketplace Insurers Largely Propose Double-Digit Premium Increase For 2027, Following a Steep Climb This Year
ACA Marketplace insurers are proposing a median premium increase of 14% for 2027— indicating a likely second consecutive year of double-digit increases, according to a new analysis of preliminary rate filings in 16 states and DC. If these increases hold, typical premiums…
CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries.
CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product.
The Trump Administration Continues to Advance Incremental Site-Neutral Payment Reforms
The Administration’s proposed changes for certain imaging services would further advance site-neutral payment reform but, like prior changes, are modest relative to more expansive options raised by MedPAC and others.
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Young Children with Sickle Cell Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a supplemental approval for Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel) for patients aged 2 years and older with either sickle cell disease (SCD) with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) or transfusion-dependent β thalassemia (TDT).
CDC Encourages Americans to Stay Mosquito Bite-Free during America's 250th Independence Day holiday weekend
CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend
FDA Approves New Treatment That Uses Donor Immune Cells to Prevent Serious Complications in Blood Cancer Patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved TREGZI, the first regulatory T (Treg) cell-based immunotherapy for improving chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)-free survival in adult patients with blood cancers undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).
FDA Selects Seven Participants for PreCheck Pilot Program to Advance U.S. Drug Manufacturing
FDA announces the selection of seven companies to participate in the FDA PreCheck Pilot Program, a new initiative designed to boost American global competitiveness, strengthen domestic drug manufacturing, and improve the resilience of the U.S. drug supply chain.
Transcript – Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda: 6/26/26
Audio file also available.
FDA Proposes Rule That Would Help Hold Foreign Tobacco Product Manufacturers Accountable, Protect Public Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would help protect the public health of Americans, including youth, by strengthening the agency’s ability to efficiently identify illegal foreign tobacco products — including youth-appealing e-cigarettes — and con
Transcript – Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response – 6/24/26
Transcript for an Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response – 6/24/26
FDA Approves First Single-Dose Generic Treatment for Influenza
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) tablets, the first single-dose treatment for acute uncomplicated influenza and prophylaxis in patients 5 years of age and older.
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