Healthcare Costs

Shawnee County's new therapeutic jail unit offers a humane approach to a crisis, but its reliance on a private firm with a mixed record raises questions.

A landmark bill in Congress and nationwide walks aim to channel millions into R&D for a genetic disorder affecting 500,000 Americans, creating a new roadmap for a cure.

A breakthrough drug for a rare disease gets a key nod, but its high price tag forces a showdown between patient need and Canada's public purse.

Cipla and Qilu are teaming up to launch a biosimilar for Keytruda, the world's top cancer drug, signaling a major shift in patient access and market dynamics.

A renewed partnership between DAV and Cornerstone Caregiving is more than charity; it's a vital economic and social investment in an unseen workforce.

A $1M payout for a Kentucky motorcycle crash reveals the hidden economics of catastrophic injury, complex legal strategy, and the price of safety on our roads.

A landmark decision by Medicare provides reimbursement for Bayesian Health's AI sepsis tool, accelerating the fight against a leading cause of hospital deaths.

ElevateBio's new COO, Steven Falcone, is a strategic weapon against the crushing cost of advanced therapy manufacturing. This isn't just a hire; it's a war on the price of miracles.

A landmark report reveals arthritis isn't just a health issue; it's a massive economic drain poised to grow, costing Canada nearly 5% of its GDP annually.

With 6 million Canadians affected and a growing specialist shortage, a new campaign aims to double donations to fund the research and care a system can't provide.

Telehealth firm NexLife is disrupting the GLP-1 market with flat-rate pricing and novel sublingual options, a strategy aimed at accessibility amid regulatory scrutiny.

As operating costs soar and claim denials plague specialty practices, a mid-year revenue cycle check is emerging as a critical survival strategy.

A new report predicts a financial cliff for US health systems. The proposed cure? An AI-driven revolution. But can technology fix a human crisis?

In Oregon, a new battery-free sleep apnea implant performed in an AI-powered outpatient center signals a major disruption in surgical delivery and patient access.

A new insurance partnership reveals private equity's playbook for the benefits sector. Here's what it means for employers battling rising costs and complexity.

With strategic hires in AI and product, the health tech firm is doubling down on automating provider data, aiming to cut billions in waste and boost efficiency.

A new blood test can predict preterm birth risk months in advance, shifting prenatal care from reactive crisis to proactive strategy and saving billions.

A new report reveals a crisis of trust in patient data, fueling provider burnout and crippling the promise of a connected, efficient healthcare system.

A new survey reveals a dangerous gap between confidence and reality in Medicare knowledge, exposing millions of Americans to uncapped financial risks.

Penguin Ai's new tools on AWS promise to cut prior authorization delays from days to minutes, tackling a system drowning in administrative waste.