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With the rapid digitization of the entire industry and a new generation of talent waiting in the wings, Medical affairs teams need access to data and modern technology to engage with a new generation of influencers, improve diversity, and develop stronger go-to-market strategies.

Peripartum depression is still widely prevalent and represents one of the most critical maternal health risks. Fortunately, evidence-based interventions have been proven effective in mitigating PPD symptoms and improving health outcomes for both mother and infant.

There appears to be no slowdown of federal enforcement activity in the healthcare sector in the foreseeable future. Therefore, the DOJ's guidance to prosecutors is especially relevant to this industry and provides useful insights on ways to mitigate risks in the event of criminal enforcement activity.

The $100 million deal between Transcarent and 98point6 is expected to close March 31 and is a combination of equity and cash, said Glen Tullman, CEO of Transcarent. Through the acquisition, Transcarent will gain access to 98point6’s AI-powered text-based technology, affiliated provider group and client base.

Paragonix Technologies recently closed a $24 million Series B funding round. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company provides transplant centers and organ procurement organizations with medical devices designed for the preservation and transportation of donor organs.

Leqembi, the Eisai Alzheimer’s disease drug awarded accelerated FDA approval in January, could receive a decision on full approval in early July. But in setting the target date for a regulatory decision, the regulatory also said it plans to convene an advisory committee meeting to discuss the drug.

If you ask any physician about treating patients with chronic conditions, chances are they will tell you that our current healthcare system is failing these patients. I am no different. For patients with heart failure, type 2 diabetes, or hypertension, a quarterly office visit simply cannot provide the level of care needed to make the continuous and life-changing modifications we know are needed. After working in family practice for 16 years, it’s clear to me that continuous monitoring, medic...

Sandy Vance, HLTH’s senior adviser, Interoperability, offered a preview of the interoperability pavilion at ViVE and what she hopes to achieve at the conference this year.

A webinar sponsored by Intelligent Medical Objects March 16 will explore how payers are meeting the needs of the 2016 21st Century Cures Act when it comes to providing unfettered access to structured medical data for members.

We recently commissioned a survey that found that a majority of providers say the quality of scheduling is an important factor in delivering a positive patient experience, and nearly half say it’s the most important factor.