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The FDA said Amgen’s Prolia may lead to low levels of calcium, or hypocalcemia. The osteoporosis drug’s black box warning follows an FDA review of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services studies that found Prolia led to a significant increase in the risk of severe hypocalcemia compared to treatment with an older class of medicines.

Here are the key trends that will need to be top of mind for provider organizations that are transitioning to VBC, or looking to improve their performance under value-based contracts.

During a recent webinar, industry leaders agreed that virtual-first health plans have significant potential to cut costs and improve members’ experiences — if executed well. They also noted that employers are more willing than ever to adopt these types of plans.

In navigating fiscal uncertainties, it is essential to acknowledge technology as a powerful ally, securing the resilience and long-term sustainability of home care for generations of patients and caregivers to follow.

Hospitals weathered one of their most challenging years in 2022, with median operating margins staying in the red throughout most of the year. Those money problems proved to be a major factor shaping last year’s M&A transactions — financial pressures influenced 28% of hospital M&A deals last year, up from 15% in 2022, a new report showed.

AI, health equity and merger and acquisition activity are among the trends to watch in 2024, according to a recent report from Deloitte.

New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Friday shows only one state experiencing the highest level of sickness in the country: Tennessee.

Innovation in the HIV treatment landscape is playing a role in addressing medication adherence. In recent years, long-acting injectable antiretroviral monthly and bi-monthly treatment options have been approved – a welcome alternative for people living with HIV. We are now on the cusp of it coming full circle from the days when patients took multiple pills a day to potentially a one-and-done single-dose treatment

By adopting integrated care models, providers and payors can ensure a seamless continuum of care for older adults.

After a day of steady snowfall in the D.C. area, the numbers are coming in.