August 1, 2022 Julie Rovner, KHN’s chief Washington correspondent, joined PBS NewsHour’s Laura Barrón-López on Friday to discuss Senate Democrats’ proposals to let Medicare negotiate some drug prices, cap out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors and continue funding for enhanced premium subsidies for people buying health insurance on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces. Republicans and Democrats have been at odds over […]
Long COVID has been described as our “next national health disaster” and the “pandemic after the pandemic,” but we know little about how many people are affected, how long it will last for those affected, and how it could change employment and health coverage landscapes. This policy watch reviews what we know and outlines key questions to watch for regarding […]
A Beam Therapeutics cell therapy whose precise genetic edits are intended to make it a better cancer fighter is now under an FDA clinical hold before a single patient has been dosed with the experimental treatment. Beam submitted its investigational new drug application to the regulator in late June. On Monday, Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Beam said it received an FDA […]
Jefferson Health named Dr. Joseph Cacchione as the CEO of Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University, effective Sept. 6, the not-for-profit Philadelphia-based health system said Monday. Cacchione is the executive vice president of clinical and network services for Ascension Health, a $28 billion not-for-profit health system with 145 hospitals across 19 states and the District of Columbia. Jefferson’s previous CEO, […]
Every day, I’m amazed at how many of my patients own smartwatches or wearable devices. In fact, a recent study by Pew Research found approximately one in five Americans owns and wears a smartwatch. That translates to 66.5 million people. Young and old alike are wearing them for different reasons. In my practice, I’ve seen a trend in seniors buying […]
Nonprofit BayCare Health System (Tampa, Fla.) is planning a new hospital in Palmetto, Fla. The project will be BayCare’s 17th acute care hospital and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Additionally, multispecialty group BayCare Medical Group (Tampa), which is part of BayCare Health System, is opening an adult primary care practice in Palmetto this year.
Tertiary academic medical center Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC) in Burlington, Mass., wanted a new simulation lab on-site. It sought a solution that’s accessible 24/7 and allows providers to work in a realistic healthcare setting. The space had to provide a place where new techniques and technologies could be learned, as well. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is part […]
Dive Brief: Physician resident salary growth has remained stagnant since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with residents earning $64,200 on average in 2022, according to a report from Medscape. From 2015 to 2019, salaries rose from $55,400 on average to $61,200. From 2020 to 2022, they rose from $63,400 to $64,200, according to the report. A quarter of residents surveyed by […]
Andrew Dahl, founder and chairman of BioMEMS Diagnostics, shared how his business seeks to transform the diagnostics sector, in response to emailed questions. Why did you start this company? Throughout my years consulting or managing various biotech and medtech projects, the idea of measuring improvements in overall health and not the specific diagnosis or monitoring of disease, injury or impairment […]
At the INVEST PhamaTech conference last month, five startups shared their vision for how they are seeking to reinvent clinical trials as part of the Pitch Perfect contest. As a reminder, here’s a look at the companies who took part. BeCareLink Presenter: Dr. Charisse Litchman, Chief Medical Officer The startup’s platform is aimed at quantifying progression in chronic neurologic disorders […]