Why Staff Safety is the Foundation of Clinical Excellence
When healthcare staff feel unsafe, they are more likely to feel overwhelmed and distracted, increasing their risk of error. This directly links provider safety to patient safety.
Nitra Rakes In $187M to Simplify the Business of Running a Healthcare Practice
Nitra announced that it raised $187 million in the past six months. The AI-powered platform — which is now used by more than 700 clinics — manages payments, procurement, inventory, scheduling and insurance verification in a single platform.
Why UHS Is Acquiring Talkspace for $835M
Universal Health Services plans to acquire Talkspace for $835 million to create a national behavioral health platform that integrates virtual therapy with in-person care.
Vertex Pharma to Seek Speedy FDA Approval for Kidney Disease Drug From $4.9B Acquisition
Povetacicept, a Vertex Pharmaceuticals immunology drug designed to block two targets, met the main goal of a Phase 3 clinical trial in the rare kidney disease immunoglobulin A nephropathy. The fusion protein came from Vertex’s acquisition of Alpine Immune Sciences, and analysts say the drug has best-in-class potential.
Chronic Overmedication: The Polypharmacy Waste and Safety Problem
Polypharmacy is a cost and safety problem that is solvable. The right technology platform can reduce it by identifying risky regimens, route specific “stop/switch/consolidate” opportunities to clinicians, and track whether changes stick through refill and adherence patterns.