Betting platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are now taking wagers on whether the FDA will approve treatments for lung, breast, pancreatic and blood cancers this year, with Kalshi also planning to let users bet on clinical trial outcomes. Kalshi launched the…
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The American Hospital Association voiced support July 27 for the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025, a bipartisan Senate bill that would fund state-based nursing workforce centers to address ongoing shortages nationwide. The bill would establish a two-year pilot…
A federal court has denied North Dakota’s request to pause enforcement of a ruling that struck down its 340B drug pricing law while the state appeals, according to a July 27 court order. The U.S. District Court for the District…
Monica Baskin, PhD, has been named director of Richmond, Va.-based VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, pending board approval in September. Dr. Baskin will begin serving as director Aug. 3, according to a July 27 news release from VCU Massey. She…
An FDA advisory committee is scheduled to review Capricor Therapeutics’ cell therapy deramiocel after agency reviewers concluded the available clinical data do not provide substantial evidence that the treatment is effective for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. FDA reviewers said the phase…
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed legislation banning the manufacture, sale and distribution of certain intravenous medical devices made with intentionally added DEHP, a phthalate used in some medical products. The law, signed July 25, applies to intravenous solution containers…
In this episode, Nishith Khandwala, CEO and Co-founder at Bunkerhill Health, shares how his team is helping health systems rapidly deploy AI agents that drive real clinical and operational results. He discusses the future of AI in healthcare, the importance…
In medicine, “interesting” is rarely a compliment. So when Mary Hayden, MD, describes Candida auris as one of the most interesting organisms she’s encountered in her career, it’s not praise — it’s a warning. “You never want to be interesting…
Revenue growth continued across the hospital industry in 2025, with many of the nation’s largest health systems posting mid- to high-single-digit gains fueled by stronger patient volumes, improved payment rates and the expansion of ambulatory and pharmacy operations. But the…
Anderson, S.C.-based AnMed reopened its physician offices for scheduled appointments July 28 as the four-hospital system continues to recover from a malware-related cybersecurity incident. In a July 27 statement, AnMed said its phones, internet and computer systems remain offline. The…