The FDA has granted accelerated approval to Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) for the treatment of neurologic manifestations of Hunter syndrome in pediatric patients, marking the first new therapy for the rare genetic disorder in nearly 20 years. Avlayah is indicated for…
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The Kansas Legislature has approved sweeping regulations targeting pharmacy benefit managers with the passage of the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework governing PBM practices, including bans on spread pricing and point-of-sale fees,…
TeamHealth brought together health system leaders for a panel discussion with Becker’s Hospital Review focused on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is already reshaping the strategic and financial calculus for health systems across the country. Leaders from…
Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, met with CDC staff March 25 to address mounting concerns over agency instability and staffing, KFF Health News reported. The staff meeting came the same day the White House delayed its nomination of a permanent agency…
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In this episode, Ben Fiechtner, Americas President, UiPath and Jason Bui, Healthcare Industry Practice Lead, UiPath, discuss how AI and automation are transforming complex healthcare workflows, from revenue cycle to patient triage. They share real-world examples of how organizations are…
In this episode, Cicely (CC) Brooks, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., shares how innovative pipeline programs, career development, and residency redesign are strengthening the nursing workforce. She also discusses key pediatric…
In this episode, CeCe Brooks, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., shares how innovative pipeline programs, career development, and residency redesign are strengthening the nursing workforce. She also discusses key pediatric trends,…