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It’s high time we reframe how we think about lung cancer by ending the shame and judgment. I care less about if you quit smoking, I care more that you get screened. No one should have to die, period.

Geoff Martha sought to establish a clear line between popular understanding of AI created by apps like ChatGPT and what he believes is the significant impact that Medtronic's AI-enabled products are already having on patients and other healthcare stakeholders today.

Johnson & Johnson’s acquisition of antibody drug conjugate developer Ambrx Biopharma comes as Novartis and Merck also unveiled M&A deals on the first day of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare conference. In a report, the investment bank said big pharmas are looking for deals involving de-risked assets.

Medicare Advantage patients without a primary care physician are perhaps the greatest risk to health plans in 2024. Health plans must adopt best practices to reach and engage MA patients, especially those with multiple, complex conditions. Here are six best practices to consider.

The significance of credit ratings for health systems cannot be overstated. They serve as a warning sign indicating organizations need to transform. Health systems can no longer rely on top-line revenue to address their inherited problems. It is clear that a fresh approach to cost management is required to break away from past practices and chart a new course toward financial viability and sustainability.

CG Oncology’s main asset is cretostimogene, an oncolytic virus in late-stage development as a treatment for advanced bladder cancer. The IPO filing follow the report of interim efficacy data showing a 75% complete response rate.

Experts have predicted that 2024 will be an eventful year for hospital M&A activity. As the industry prepares for another big year, there are a few things that health system leaders involved in these deals should keep in mind to make the process as smooth as possible, according to DexCare CEO Derek Streat.

Protecting rural healthcare and pharmaceutical networks is an ongoing effort that requires comprehensive cybersecurity that goes beyond traditional IT systems, combining technical solutions, employee education, and a commitment to staying up to date with evolving cyber threats.

Contract development and manufacturing organizations cannot develop or distribute vaccines alone, but through partnerships, their infrastructure can provide the foundation for delivering life-saving tools swiftly and equitably when a new public health crisis emerges.

NewSpring has closed on its fourth healthcare fund, which raised more than $180 million. It has already made six investments, including Healthworks and BetterNight.