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Judge Advances Particle Health’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Epic

Takeda Is Waking Up the Narcolepsy Market With First-in-Class Drug, But Alkermes Is on Its Heels

Takeda Pharmaceutical’s oveporexton is designed to treat the root cause of narcolepsy. Statistically significant Phase 3 results for the twice daily pill were presented Monday during the World Sleep 2025 Congress in Singapore.

By Frank Vinluan

Health Tech

WeightWatchers Introduces New Menopause Program

WeightWatchers' new menopause program provides support from menopause-trained clinicians, along with workshops, fitness guidance and access to prescriptions when needed.

By Marissa Plescia

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Summit Lung Cancer Drug Falls Short on Key Survival Goal in Global Study, Putting FDA Approval in Doubt

Despite achieving statistically signficant improvement in progression-free survival in North American and European patients, Summit’s drug ivonescimab fell short of the other Phase 3 goal measuring overall survival. It’s the first Phase 3 readout for an emerging class of bispecific antibodies that treat cancer by blocking two targets, PD-1 and VEGF.

By Frank Vinluan

MedCity Influencers

Why Hormone Health Should Be A Standard Part Of Men’s Healthcare

Testosterone deficiency deserves the same attention we give to any other age-related health concern. Providers can play a big role by starting the conversation when a patient brings up things like low energy, mood changes or reduced sex drive.

By Andrea Caamano

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SOAR Act Would Help Individuals Relying on Oxygen Thrive

The bill clarifies very specific patient protections and codifies a Patient’s Bill of Rights, all of which would ensure that individuals receiving supplemental oxygen in the home – and their suppliers – understand requirements around equipment, communications, and care options.

By Tomisa Starr

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Why a US Judge Paused Several Provisions of the Marketplace Rule

A judge temporarily blocked key parts of a Trump rule that would have restricted access to Marketplace coverage, marking a legal victory for Democrats and healthcare advocates who argued the rule would cause widespread coverage losses and violated federal law.

By Marissa Plescia

MedCity Influencers

Trump’s Health Data Plan Could Hand Big Tech The Keys —And Lock Out Startups

In the race to modernize US healthcare, Donald Trump’s new health data-sharing initiative risks giving Big Tech a stranglehold over patient information, and locking out the very startups that fuel innovation.

By Zaid Al-Fagih

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The Hidden Crisis in Serious Illness Care and How We Fix It

We need a national strategy to expand access to palliative care, train the next generation of clinicians, and build the infrastructure that allows for scalable, tech-enabled, patient-centered delivery.

By Dr. Mihir Kamdar

Health Tech

Hello Patient Secures $22.5M for Conversational AI Solution

Hello Patient's Series A round was led by Scale Venture Partners and included participation from 8VC, Bling Capital, Max Ventures, Remus Capital and FirstLook Partners.

By Marissa Plescia

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Payment Integrity is a Systems Problem, not a Data Glitch

As our healthcare system has evolved to provide higher quality care to more — and increasingly clinically complicated — people, the disconnect between what’s billed, what’s documented, and what’s actually true has deepened.

By Prasanna Ganesan

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ChatGPT for Medical Use Is a Cry for Help. We Need Better Medical Triage

The growing use of AI chatbots for medical questions should not be seen as a threat to the healthcare system, but as a signal that patients aren’t trying to replace their physicians; they’re trying to find them.

By Dr. Rishi Khakhkhar, Dr. David Whitehead and Dr. Muthu Alagappan

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Healthcare Experts Slam Florida’s Plan to End Vaccine Mandates

Florida plans to end all vaccine mandates, drawing sharp criticism from health experts who warn it threatens public health and could lead to preventable disease outbreaks.

By Marissa Plescia

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What Did Lawmakers Discuss at the House Hearing on Health AI?

Lawmakers and health experts convened on Capitol Hill this week to discuss the use of AI in healthcare. They highlighted the technology’s potential to reduce administrative burdens and boost care access in rural areas — while also warning about oversight gaps and the risks of AI-driven prior authorization.

By Katie Adams

BioPharma, Policy

Embracing Transparency, FDA Will Make All Future Drug Rejection Letters Public

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said publishing complete response letters recognizes public interest in the transparency and credibility of agency decision-making about drugs. He also said the move complies with an executive order that covers the communication of scientific data.

By Frank Vinluan

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The Most Impactful AI in Healthcare Isn’t Clinical, It’s Operational

There’s always going to be a new AI tool promising to save healthcare, optimize a workflow, or save someone a few minutes a day. But before we chase every emerging use case, we should tackle the biggest, most expensive part of the system: labor optimization.

By Todd Walrath