During a panel discussion at CES 2024, health executives shared safe ways AI can be used to support value-based care. This includes automating tasks and predicting who needs additional care.
BridgeBio will receive $500 million in exchange for royalties from sales of acoramidis, a drug currently under FDA review for treating heart complications caused by the rare disease transthyretin amyloidosis. The deal also refinances lending agreements, providing BridgeBio with access to additional capital.
The former Pfizer statistician worked on the clinical trial for the Covid-19 drug Paxlovid. A jury found the employee guilty of insider trading for transactions made before clinical data for the antiviral were publicly announced.
CMS finalized a rule on Wednesday that included set deadlines for affected payers to complete prior authorization requests. Several organizations came out in support of the rule.
General Catalyst just announced its plans to acquire Summa Health, an Ohio-based health system. Leaders from across the healthcare industry aren't sure how the deal will play out, given the novel nature of the deal and the involvement of one of the country’s most prominent VC firms.