Drug discovery
The Indian Pharmaceutical Association's industry-academia meet 2025 brought together experts to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the pharmaceutical sector. The meet highlighted AI's potential to significantly reduce the 10-15 year timeline typically required for drug discovery and development. Experts noted that AI enables
Health care industry
UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has entered into a series of comprehensive multi-year collaborations with three prominent healthcare companies, valued at over $2 billion. These engagements demonstrate UST's position as a trusted partner to some of the world's most influential healthcare organizations.
Health care industry
Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has announced significant progress in Nigeria's efforts to expand access to affordable health insurance. With over 2.4 million new enrollees recorded in 2024, the total number of Nigerians covered has reached about 20 million. The
Health care industry
The Indian Pharmaceutical Association's industry-academia meet 2025 brought together experts to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the pharmaceutical sector. The meet highlighted AI's potential to significantly reduce the 10-15 year timeline typically required for drug discovery and development. Experts noted that AI enables
Health care industry
Governor Kathy Hochul, D-New York, has issued a statement announcing that the state will protect access to reproductive health care services in the face of federal cuts. The move comes in response to Congressional Republicans voting to end Medicaid patients' ability to seek care at Planned Parenthood, which would
Health care industry
As Washington Republicans continue to target Planned Parenthood health centers and services they provide, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the state will protect access to reproductive health care services despite the federal attacks. The Congressional Republicans' decision to end Medicaid patients' ability to seek
Health care industry
Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation creating a cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs in New Jersey, separating military operations and veterans' services. The newly established department will exclusively focus on delivering housing, healthcare, mental health services, and benefits to veterans and their families. The change aims to centralize services,
Antidepressants
New research conducted by investigators at University College London (UCL) suggests that increased long-term use of antidepressant medication can lead to serious psychological and physical public health implications, as well as significant financial costs and social injustice. According to the study, health professionals can influence decisions on antidepressant medication discontinuation
Health care industry
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State will protect access to reproductive health care services despite Washington Republicans' targeted attacks against Planned Parenthood health centers and the services they provide. This move comes after Congressional Republicans voted to end Medicaid patients' ability to seek care at
Health care industry
A new Idaho law has far-reaching implications for the healthcare industry, granting broad private cause of action to actual or alleged whistleblowers in the sector. The Medical Ethics Defense Act, introduced as Idaho Code s. 54-1301 et seq., offers substantial protections for healthcare providers' conscience rights, as well as
Health care industry
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have published a report analyzing the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022's Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, highlighting potential gaps in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) approach to assessing unmet medical need (UMN). Through
Health care industry
Health professionals have a critical role in influencing decisions on antidepressant medication discontinuation, according to a recent study. The research, led by University College London (UCL), aimed to explore the perspectives of health professionals on the barriers and facilitators to antidepressant medication discontinuation and deprescribing. The study found that increased
