During a recent conference, Ceci Connolly, CEO of the Alliance of Community Health Plans, shared five things she thinks the healthcare industry should know about the upcoming election. The post 5 Things Healthcare Leaders Should Know About the 2024 Election appeared first on MedCity News.

Astellas secured an exclusive option to license global rights to an AviadoBio gene therapy in development as a one-time treatment for a certain type of frontotemporal dementia. A Phase 1/2 test of the AviadoBio gene therapy is ongoing. The post Another Astellas Gene Therapy Deal, This Time $50M for Option on AviadoBio Dementia Program appeared first...

New laws to curb aggressive hospital billing, to expand charity care for lower-income patients, and to rein in debt collectors have been enacted in more than 20 states since 2021. Democrats championed most measures. But the legislative efforts often passed with Republican support. The post Even Political Rivals Agree That Medical Debt Is an Urgent...

When AI is directly integrated into the EHR it not only improves efficiency but also ensures that patient data remains secure within the same trusted system. The post EHRs Are Overloading Mental Health Clinicians — Can AI Save the Day? appeared first on MedCity News.

The best solutions, in summary, are those that facilitate better outcomes while reducing costs — combining member health and satisfaction with healthcare savings.  The post Point Solution Fatigue? Zooming Out to the Population Level Can Help appeared first on MedCity News.

Perelel has acquired LOOM, an educational platform for reproductive health, sexual wellness and parenting. Through the acquisition, the company aims to advance health literacy for women. The post Perelel Acquires LOOM to Boost Women’s Health Education in Sexual, Reproductive Health appeared first on MedCity News.