If you’re a life sciences commercial executive and are having trouble parsing recent policy pronouncements, you’re not alone. The problem stems from what seem like competing stances: The administration is proposing tariffs at the same time as price caps. Putting aside the politics of this…

Mental health has become a defining priority in the modern workplace, particularly within the health care sector. Employee assistance programs (EAPs) provide confidential counseling, wellness resources and crisis intervention, creating a lifeline for staff while strengthening organizational resilience. Find the top EAP companies for mental…

The primary care physician (PCP) shortage is reaching crisis proportions — and is poised to continue being an industry-wide concern, as more than a third of currently active physicians are likely to retire within the next decade. With fewer new doctors entering the field and…

For years, delegating utilization management (UM) functions to third-party vendors was seen as a practical response to rising medical costs, regulatory complexity, and distributed networks. Vendors promised operational relief, clinical efficiency, and scalable expertise. But what once looked like a smart outsourcing strategy is now…

Healthcare groups are reacting to CMS’ proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule mainly with concern, arguing that it needs significant revisions in order to avoid destabilizing providers and undermining value-based care momentum. The proposal, issued in July, seeks to establish two new conversion factors — one…

An experimental Maze Therapeutics drug increased urinary excretion of compounds that are biological indicators of metabolic disease, early clinical trial results that suggest the molecule has best-in-class potential in a rare disorder with few treatment options as well as the opportunity to introduce a new…

Walgreens jumped on board the private equity rescue ship named Sycamore Partners earlier this year and late August the deal worth $10 billion was completed. While some say the sale to private equity was necessary as retail health faces numerous headwinds, at least one industry…

Imagine a teacher calls on a usually confident young girl. She hesitates — not because she doesn’t know the answer — but because opening her mouth hurts too much. For children living in underserved communities, oral pain can be a silent barrier to learning and…

In healthcare, safety often focuses on the patient, ensuring they are well cared for, comfortable, protected, and that their information is kept private. But for many healthcare professionals, “Will I be harmed at work today?” is a question that they’re frequently left asking. Violence in…

Novartis’s busy summer of dealmaking is continuing, and its latest deal is with a familiar face. The pharmaceutical giant is returning to current partner Monte Rosa Therapeutics to begin a new alliance focused on developing molecular degrader drugs for elusive targets in immune-mediated disease. Specific…

Aquatic therapy is transforming rehabilitation across the Chicago suburbs, offering patients a low-impact, highly effective alternative to traditional physical therapy. Suburban facilities are leading the charge with specialized pools and cutting-edge water treadmill technology, making aquatic treatments more accessible, effective and tailored to individual patient…

Legacy pharmacy benefit managers are being scrutinized for opaque practices and policies that drive up drug prices. However, a newer breed of PBMs are all about price transparency, especially as it relates to how drugs are prescribed in the U.S. and how patients access them.…

Berry Street, a nutrition therapy company, has launched its GLP-1 Nutrition Pathway Program, which is meant to provide nutrition support for those starting, taking and getting off of GLP-1s. The New York City-based company works with health plans and connects patients in need of nutrition…

Finding the best value brain injury rehabilitation program is about more than just cost — it’s about maximizing outcomes, support and long-term quality of life for the patient and their family. Here’s how to approach your search. Define “Value” for Your Situation Value in rehabilitation…

Harbor Health, a primary and specialty care clinic and insurance company, announced last week that it raised $130 million in funding. The financing will help expand its clinical reach in Texas and grow its insurance plans. Harbor Health connects patients with primary, specialty and express…

The conversation dominating baseball this season isn’t about a blockbuster deal or playoff predictions. It’s about something far more fundamental: who, or what, should be making the calls that define America’s pastime. Major League Baseball is experimenting with an automated ball-strike system, allowing players to…

The target of AllRock Bio’s research is already validated by FDA-approved medicines — for the eyes. The biotech startup is expanding that science to the lungs with a drug candidate licensed from Sanofi offering the potential for a first-in-class approach to cardiopulmonary and fibrotic diseases.…