Most pharma companies want to ensure their drugs are effective for the greatest portion of the patient populations they are designed to treat. An important part of designing effective clinical
FDA Approval for Denali Therapeutics Blazes a New Trail for Brain-Penetrating Drugs
Hunter syndrome patients can manage the disorder with a drug that addresses disease symptoms throughout the body except the brain — a key limitation for treating this rare neurological disorder.
‘This is Crazy’: Health Experts Call for Changes to the No Surprises Act
As a member of the Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing, Katy Spangler helped push for the No Surprises Act in 2020. However, on Wednesday, she took the stage at the
Frozen Does Not Mean Stable: Rethinking Cryopreservation in Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing
Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) are built on living systems. From early research through commercial distribution, the integrity of those systems depends on the ability to preserve cells without compromising
Adonis Scores $40M for AI Platform Aiming to Boost Hospital Revenue
In the past few years, payers and providers have been engaged in an arms race when it comes to deploying AI, with insurers using the technology to deny claims faster
Could There Be a ‘Soft Opening’ of H.R. 1 Medicaid Changes?
H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will enact significant changes to Medicaid in January 2027, including work requirements for certain enrollees to maintain eligibility. It’s estimated
Merck’s $6.7B Terns Acquisition Positions It to Challenge a Blockbuster Novartis Cancer Drug
Merck is picking up a big new piece for its cancer drug pipeline with a $6.7 billion deal to acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals, a company whose lead program could rival a
AHIP CEO: “We Are Laser-Focused on Affordability”
Affordability is top of mind for executives at AHIP as Americans battle skyrocketing healthcare costs. “We are laser-focused on affordability at AHIP,” said Mike Tuffin, president and CEO of AHIP.
How A Small Rural Hospital Is Using AI to Catch Heart Disease Sooner
At Wayne General Hospital in rural Mississippi, clinicians say AI-powered stethoscope usage is helping them detect heart problems earlier in patients who often have limited access to specialists. The hospital’s
Virtual Specialty Care Has Time. Will We Use It Wisely?
A patient calls their gastroenterologist’s office with worsening symptoms. The first available appointment is in three months. By the time they’re seen, what started as manageable has become serious, requiring









