Joel Berg
Joel Berg is a freelance writer based in York, Pennsylvania. He has covered healthcare and financial services, as well as general business news, for more than 20 years. He also teaches writing at York College and Millersville University.
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Advocates of Digital Therapies Hope Bill Can Ease Reimbursement
A similar bill appeared last year but did not progress. Given the potential costs of reimbursing prescription digital therapeutics, Congress could be skeptical. Still, with growing attention on mental health, advocates are optimistic.
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Study finds inconsistent data in insurers’ online provider directories
Conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado medical school, the new report is the latest to gauge the extent of a costly problem that federal regulators are working to solve: Information about doctors varies from provider directory to provider directory.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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Feds expected to scrutinize Covid-era payments to providers
Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other providers collected billions in government aid during the pandemic. Federal auditors may soon come knocking to ensure the money was spent correctly.
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Report: Class-action Securities Lawsuits Decline but Risks Remain for Life-sciences Companies
Disgruntled investors lodged fewer securities claims against life-science companies last year. But when they did sue, investors raised familiar issues, often tied to bad news around clinical research and regulatory approvals, according to a law firm report
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California lawsuit targets insulin costs as Biden also takes aim in SOTU
High prices have drawn other critics, as well, including President Joe Biden. He renewed his call for a broad price cap during his annual State of the Union address. Pharma companies insist they have been part of the solution.
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Devices & Diagnostics, Startups, SYN
Medtronic serves up platform for stroke-care startups
The innovation platform promises to match entrepreneurs with the resources they need to advance treatments for stroke care but also to help the device maker process all the new ideas it sees.
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Report: Sales, financing slow down for medtech firms
The industry faces challenges from inflation to labor shortages, according to an annual report from EY. However, there are grounds for optimism and areas to focus on, such as patching up supply chains.
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Humana finds formula for senior-focused care
President of Humana’s primary care, Reneé Buckingham, addresses the needs of many seniors facing multiple diagnoses and barriers to high-quality care.
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Online allergy startup raises $1.25M in pre-seed round
Based in San Francisco, Allermi aims to create a national market for a customizable approach to allergy relief pioneered by a California doctor.
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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Why a consulting firm focused life sciences bought a healthcare crowdsourcing platform
Alira Health hopes its purchase of RedCrow will help it stand out from the crowd of consulting firms that help life sciences companies bring drugs to market.
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New funding fuels device-maker’s pursuit of FDA approval
Moximed snagged $40 million as it works to secure approval for its device, an implantable shock absorber for the knee designed to put off the need for full joint replacement. CEO Anton Clifford touts that the MISHA Knee System is the first of its kind.
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Digital transformation: Reimagining clinical trial management
Decentralized clinical trial approaches helped the pharma industry navigate through Covid-19. Now it is becoming increasingly clear that there’s a need for a hybrid approach to decentralized clinical trials that considers the perspectives of patients and the impact to clinical trial sites.
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UK startup hopes FDA nod speeds up adoption of VR therapy
The breakthrough device designation for Oxford VR follows a clinical trial that demonstrated the effectiveness of its VR therapy.
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As M&A costs rise, new Accenture report offers alternative strategies
Rising deal premiums and shrinking profit margins are threatening the sustainability of the traditional approach to mergers and acqusitions, according to a report by Accenture. The firm expects growth-minded companies will turn to other pathways.
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Nomad Health raises $105M to support push into new staffing markets
The company is making its online staffing platform available to people seeking jobs as physical therapists, surgical techs and other allied health professions.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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Discover the Next-Gen Platform for Integrated Collaborative Care
Beyond EHRs and digital front doors, reducing the gaps in patient care journeys.
