Health care reform
Town Hall Ventures, an investment firm focused on vulnerable populations, particularly those covered by Medicare and Medicaid, has launched its fourth fund to back startups using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations. The fund, targeting $440 million, aims to support companies longer as they
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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.
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New research from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) highlights the importance of hospital discharge procedures and follow-up care in mitigating the risk of readmission in stroke patients. The systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Scientific Reports, aimed to identify factors associated with 30-day, 90-day, and 1-year ischemic
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Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) has issued a statement denouncing the Republican-led government shutdown, which is resulting in the loss of health care for hundreds of thousands of Americans. "Donald Trump and Republicans decided to shut the government down tonight," she said. "They had no interest in
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ThinkBio.Ai, a leading AI-powered platforms and solutions company in Kochi, has made a significant move in the UK healthcare market by acquiring InfoHealth Solutions, a renowned hospital asset management software provider. This acquisition positions ThinkBio.Ai to bring its portfolio of innovative solutions, including Patient Panorama, Healia, and Advice&
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The Cyprus health ministry has outlined a budget of Pound 1.51 billion for 2026, marking a significant investment in the country's healthcare system. The budget includes Pound 333 million in revenue, with a substantial increase of Pound 101.2 million allocated as the state's general
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As AI-enabled medical devices and diagnostic tools continue to transform the health care industry, innovators face a dual challenge: ensuring FDA oversight for patient safety while navigating patent law hurdles that govern inventorship, subject matter eligibility, and the adaptability of AI technologies. This requires a deep understanding of the FDA&
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A campaign to improve chronic illness support in healthcare settings has made significant strides in Wales, with every main hospital in every health board and library system receiving a copy of the book "Living Well with Chronic Illness". The initiative was launched by Grace Quantock, an NHS board
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Team Europe, comprised of the European Union, Germany, and Sweden, has launched the Regional Access and Accountability for Increased SRHR Equity in East and Southern Africa (RAISE SRHR) initiative, a critical program aimed at strengthening health systems and expanding access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across the
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Texas is poised to be severely impacted if the Affordable Care Act's enhanced tax credits, a key point of contention in the ongoing federal government shutdown, expire at the end of the year. With the nation's highest rate of people without health insurance, Texas is particularly
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CorMedix's DefenCath, a biopharmaceutical antimicrobial catheter lock solution (CLS), has gained an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, the largest healthcare performance improvement company in the country. This prestigious recognition was awarded following the company's exhibit at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange in September 2025. DefenCath, the
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A new regional initiative, Regional Access and Accountability for Increased SRHR Equity in East and Southern Africa (RAISE SRHR), has been launched to improve access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health services and commodities across East and Southern Africa. The programme, funded by the European Union, Germany, and Sweden, aims
