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Senate Bill Would Extend Burial Benefits for Veterans Who Receive Hospice Care
NewsMar 3, 2026

Senate Bill Would Extend Burial Benefits for Veterans Who Receive Hospice Care

Senators John Boozman (R‑AZ) and Gary Peters (D‑MI) have introduced a bipartisan bill to extend Veterans Affairs burial benefits to veterans who die in hospice or other non‑VA health settings. The legislation builds on the 2023 Dole Act expansion, which...

By Hospice News
CIOs Agree Variability the Enemy of Large-Scale IT Shops
NewsMar 3, 2026

CIOs Agree Variability the Enemy of Large-Scale IT Shops

At a ViVE conference, CIOs from Christus Health, SSM Health and HCA Healthcare warned that variability, not scale, is the primary cost driver for large health systems. They highlighted governance gaps that allow endless project approvals but few rejections, leading...

By healthsystemCIO
This Startup Wants To Use Mini Robots To Treat Alzheimer's
NewsMar 3, 2026

This Startup Wants To Use Mini Robots To Treat Alzheimer's

Jacksonville‑based startup MMI is preparing the first U.S. microrobotic surgeries to treat Alzheimer’s by clearing lymphatic drainage pathways in the neck. The FDA granted clearance for an initial safety cohort of 15 patients, with five slated for the first procedure...

By Forbes – Healthcare
Innovent Receives the NMPA Approval for Jaypirca to Treat R/R Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL)
NewsMar 3, 2026

Innovent Receives the NMPA Approval for Jaypirca to Treat R/R Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL)

Innovent’s pirtobrutinib, marketed as Jaypirca, received Chinese NMPA approval for adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma who have undergone at least one prior therapy, including a BTK inhibitor. The decision follows the phase‑III BRUIN CLL‑321 trial,...

By PharmaShots
CMS Extends Deadline for MFN Pricing Pilot Scheme
NewsMar 3, 2026

CMS Extends Deadline for MFN Pricing Pilot Scheme

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has pushed back the deadline for manufacturers to join its GENEROUS pilot, extending the initial cut‑off to April 30 while keeping the final deadline at June 30. The voluntary program applies a Most‑Favoured...

By pharmaphorum
Merck and Eisai Present P-III (LITESPARK-011) Trial Data on Welireg + Lenvima in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) at ASCO...
NewsMar 3, 2026

Merck and Eisai Present P-III (LITESPARK-011) Trial Data on Welireg + Lenvima in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) at ASCO...

Merck and Eisai disclosed Phase III LITESPARK-011 results showing that the oral combination of Welireg (belzutifan) and Lenvima (lenvatinib) outperformed cabozantinib in 747 patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma who progressed after anti‑PD‑1/PD‑L1 therapy. At a median follow‑up of 29...

By PharmaShots
Whitepaper: Digital PSA Surveillance: Using Remote Monitoring for Stable Cancer to Avoid Unnecessary Attendances and Optimise Clinical Capacity
NewsMar 3, 2026

Whitepaper: Digital PSA Surveillance: Using Remote Monitoring for Stable Cancer to Avoid Unnecessary Attendances and Optimise Clinical Capacity

Isla Health’s new whitepaper outlines how NHS trusts can digitise PSA surveillance to cut unnecessary urology follow‑ups. By automating data capture, trusts can process patients 87% faster and slash administrative work by up to 80%, freeing clinical nurse specialists for...

By HTN – Health Tech Newspaper (UK)
Dermatology Trials by the Numbers: Key Trends and Benchmarks for 2026
NewsMar 3, 2026

Dermatology Trials by the Numbers: Key Trends and Benchmarks for 2026

Dermatology research is booming, with more than 16,000 trials completed, ongoing, or planned by the end of 2025. The Asia‑Pacific region now hosts roughly 8,000 studies, a five‑fold increase over the past decade, matching North America and Europe combined. Low...

By Pharmaceutical Technology (GlobalData)
East Cheshire Shares Five Aims for 2026 and Beyond Following EPR Rollout
NewsMar 3, 2026

East Cheshire Shares Five Aims for 2026 and Beyond Following EPR Rollout

East Cheshire NHS Trust announced five strategic aims for 2026 following a smoother‑than‑expected Meditech EPR go‑live in June 2025. The plan includes a major system upgrade in March, digitising the top 50 high‑priority clinical documents, and expanding internal referral orders...

By HTN – Health Tech Newspaper (UK)
Few U.S. Doctors Have Seen Measles in Person. That’s a Problem.
NewsMar 3, 2026

Few U.S. Doctors Have Seen Measles in Person. That’s a Problem.

In January, twin brothers with measles were treated at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, but staff failed to isolate them for over four hours, exposing at least 26 other patients. A CMS investigation placed the hospital in Immediate Jeopardy,...

By Undark
Clinically‐Relevant Static Magnetic Field Induces Release of Encapsulated Molecules From Magnetoliposomes
NewsMar 3, 2026

Clinically‐Relevant Static Magnetic Field Induces Release of Encapsulated Molecules From Magnetoliposomes

Researchers demonstrated that a clinically‑available 1.5 T static magnetic field can trigger the release of encapsulated molecules from magnetoliposomes (MLs). The study used citric‑acid‑stabilized Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles, with and without a chitosan coating, and monitored structural changes via SAXS and DLS. Fluorescence...

By Small (Wiley)
Designing Telehealth for Every Age: What Providers Need to Know About Serving Older Adults
NewsMar 3, 2026

Designing Telehealth for Every Age: What Providers Need to Know About Serving Older Adults

Telehealth’s rapid expansion has left older adults behind because most platforms ignore age‑related cognitive, sensory, and usability challenges. Studies show that while over half of seniors are interested in video visits, only a third feel comfortable using them, highlighting a...

By HIT Consultant
Navigating the FDA After the Storm To Advance Drug Candidates
NewsMar 3, 2026

Navigating the FDA After the Storm To Advance Drug Candidates

After a wave of senior departures and a 3,500‑position cut, the FDA entered 2026 with a largely inexperienced workforce, raising uncertainty for drug developers. The agency’s new AI guidance, released in January, outlines best practices but emphasizes human oversight and...

By BioSpace
60% Of Older Adults Prefer At-Home Care If Their Needs Increase
NewsMar 3, 2026

60% Of Older Adults Prefer At-Home Care If Their Needs Increase

A Pew Research survey of 2,582 U.S. adults aged 65 and older finds that 60% would rather stay at home with a caregiver if they can no longer live independently, while only 18% prefer moving to an assisted‑living community. Preference...

By Home Health Care News
Repeal Of Motorcycle Helmet Laws Are  Dangerous And Expensive
NewsMar 3, 2026

Repeal Of Motorcycle Helmet Laws Are Dangerous And Expensive

A University of Michigan study examined the impact of Michigan’s 2022 repeal of its universal motorcycle‑helmet law. Researchers found hospital costs rose by $5,785 per injured rider—a 26% increase—adding more than $4.5 million in annual expenses, or $6.4 million when adjusted to...

By Forbes – Healthcare
FDA Clears Ultrasound AI Tool for Accurate Delivery-Date Prediction
NewsMar 3, 2026

FDA Clears Ultrasound AI Tool for Accurate Delivery-Date Prediction

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted De Novo clearance to Ultrasound AI’s Delivery Date AI, a cloud‑based software‑as‑a‑medical‑device that predicts a pregnant woman's delivery date using only standard ultrasound images. The model was trained on more than one million...

By Radiology Business
Where Are the Doctors? Patients Leading the Conversation on TikTok About Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Skin of Color
NewsMar 3, 2026

Where Are the Doctors? Patients Leading the Conversation on TikTok About Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Skin of Color

A new JMIR Dermatology study finds TikTok is the primary education source for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in skin of color. Researchers analyzed 50 videos and discovered that nearly half were patient‑generated, while only about 20% featured dermatologists. Physician‑authored...

By Medical Xpress
908 Devices Inc (MASS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 3, 2026

908 Devices Inc (MASS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

908 Devices reported Q3 2025 revenue of $14 million, a 4% year‑over‑year decline but an 8% sequential increase, driven largely by FTIR‑based Explorer devices. Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $1.8 million, a 53% quarter‑over‑quarter improvement, marking the smallest loss since the company...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Cryoport Inc (CYRX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 3, 2026

Cryoport Inc (CYRX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

CVRx reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $16 million, a modest 4% year‑over‑year increase, while gross margin improved to 86% driven by higher selling prices and manufacturing efficiencies. Net loss widened to $11.9 million as SG&A and R&D expenses outpaced revenue growth, but...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Evolus Inc (EOLS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 3, 2026

Evolus Inc (EOLS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Evolus Inc. reported fourth‑quarter 2025 net revenue of $90.3 million, a 14% year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year revenue of $297.2 million, marking a sixth consecutive double‑digit growth year. Jeuveau drove the bulk of sales, achieving over 14% U.S. market share, while the newly...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Neuropace Inc (NPCE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 3, 2026

Neuropace Inc (NPCE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

NeuroPace reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $26.6 million, a 24% year‑over‑year increase driven primarily by a 26% rise in RNS system sales to $22.4 million. Gross margins improved to 77.4% overall and 80.5% for the RNS product, while operating expenses grew slower...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
SOPHiA GENETICS SA (SOPH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 3, 2026

SOPHiA GENETICS SA (SOPH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

SOPHiA GENETICS reported Q4 2025 revenue of $19.5 million, up 23% year‑over‑year, marking the third consecutive quarter of accelerating growth. The company added 31 new customers, bringing total 2025 signings to 94, and saw U.S. revenue rise 30%, highlighting strong market...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Investors Welcome Bradesco Healthcare Shakeup
NewsMar 2, 2026

Investors Welcome Bradesco Healthcare Shakeup

Brazilian financial giant Bradesco announced it will consolidate all of its healthcare holdings into a single, publicly listed division. The restructuring creates a dedicated health platform that will house hospitals, insurance operations, and ancillary services under one corporate umbrella. Investors...

By LatinFinance
NDA and BLA Calendar Year Approvals
NewsMar 2, 2026

NDA and BLA Calendar Year Approvals

The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has published its annual New Drug Application (NDA) and Biologics License Application (BLA) approval reports for calendar years 2015 through 2025, each linked in a consolidated list. These reports detail the...

By FDA
Cost and Trust Drive Post-Acute Care Decisions, Nursing Home Choices – U.S. News Survey
NewsMar 2, 2026

Cost and Trust Drive Post-Acute Care Decisions, Nursing Home Choices – U.S. News Survey

The U.S. News survey of 206 recent discharges found trust to be the dominant factor—93% rated it extremely or very important—slightly outweighing clinical quality. Cost was the top driver when choosing between home health and skilled nursing, yet many respondents...

By Skilled Nursing News
5 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in February
NewsMar 2, 2026

5 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in February

February saw a wave of sizable health‑tech financings, with Talkiatry closing a $210 million Series D, Honest Health raising $140 million, Solace securing $130 million in Series C, Garner Health obtaining $118 million in Series D, and Midi Health completing a $100 million Series D that pushes its valuation...

By MedCity News
Frontline Honors Award Winner: Ashley Lott, Certified Nursing Assistant, Litchfield Health & Rehab Center
NewsMar 2, 2026

Frontline Honors Award Winner: Ashley Lott, Certified Nursing Assistant, Litchfield Health & Rehab Center

Ashley Lott, a Certified Nursing Assistant at Litchfield Health & Rehab Center, has been named to the Frontline Honors Awards Class of 2025 by Skilled Nursing News. The award, driven by peer nominations, recognizes frontline workers who deliver exceptional resident...

By Skilled Nursing News
New Diagnostic Markers for Multiple Sclerosis Discovered in Cerebrospinal Fluid
NewsMar 2, 2026

New Diagnostic Markers for Multiple Sclerosis Discovered in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry and the Technical University of Munich applied high‑throughput mass spectrometry to cerebrospinal fluid from more than 5,000 patients, measuring roughly 2,000 proteins per sample. They identified a 22‑protein panel that distinguishes multiple...

By Medical Xpress
What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right About Obesity That Real Medicine Often Misses
NewsMar 2, 2026

What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right About Obesity That Real Medicine Often Misses

A recent episode of the TV drama *The Pitt* highlighted a stark contrast between typical obesity‑related bias in medical settings and a model of care that treats the patient’s acute condition without judgment. The show depicted clinicians adapting equipment and...

By Forbes – Healthcare
One PSMA Agent Outshines Competitors at Detecting Prostate Cancer Recurrence
NewsMar 2, 2026

One PSMA Agent Outshines Competitors at Detecting Prostate Cancer Recurrence

A head‑to‑head study of 55 post‑prostatectomy patients compared two FDA‑cleared PSMA PET agents, Posluma (flotufolastat F‑18) and Pylarify (piflufolastat F‑18). Posluma demonstrated markedly lower bladder radioactivity, with a median bladder SUV of 10.9 versus 29 for Pylarify. This reduction translated into higher...

By Radiology Business
Frontline Honors Award Winner: Vanessa Valerio, RN, CMC, CHCA, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Care Indeed
NewsMar 2, 2026

Frontline Honors Award Winner: Vanessa Valerio, RN, CMC, CHCA, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Care Indeed

Vanessa Valerio, RN, CMC, CHCA, Vice President and COO of Care Indeed, has been named to the Frontline Honors Awards Class of 2025 by Home Health Care News. The award recognizes frontline workers who deliver exceptional experiences, advocate for the...

By Home Health Care News
How Flatworms Keep Their Regeneration Powers on Track
NewsMar 2, 2026

How Flatworms Keep Their Regeneration Powers on Track

Scientists have identified a molecular checkpoint that guides planarian stem cells during regeneration. The roundabout A receptor (RoboA) suppresses inappropriate pharyngeal differentiation by regulating the transcription factor FoxA, while the extracellular protein Anosmin1a partners with RoboA to fine‑tune cell identity...

By Phys.org – Biotechnology
Ultrasound-Activated 'Nanoagents' Kill Superbugs Hiding in Biofilms
NewsMar 2, 2026

Ultrasound-Activated 'Nanoagents' Kill Superbugs Hiding in Biofilms

Scientists at the University of Birmingham and Nottingham Trent University have created silica‑based nanoagents that encapsulate the hydrophobic antibiotic rifampicin and release it only when exposed to low‑frequency ultrasound. The ultrasound‑triggered particles penetrate deep into Staphylococcus aureus biofilms, achieving a...

By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
Plan to Attend 2026 AHA Annual Meeting
NewsMar 2, 2026

Plan to Attend 2026 AHA Annual Meeting

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is intensifying its policy engagement ahead of the 2026 AHA Annual Meeting, issuing recommendations on health data deregulation and technology interoperability. It submitted statements to multiple congressional hearings, addressing physician burnout, health‑care cost reduction, and...

By AHA News – American Hospital Association
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Electronic Submissions
NewsMar 2, 2026

FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Electronic Submissions

The FDA has mandated electronic submissions to the FAERS database using the ICH‑endorsed E2B(R3) standard, beginning January 16 2024 for post‑marketing drug and biologic reports and April 1 2024 for pre‑marketing IND safety reports. Companies have until April 1 2026 to transition fully, after which only...

By FDA
AHA’s Hood Shares How Governance, Trust Can Shape Health Care Organizations
NewsMar 2, 2026

AHA’s Hood Shares How Governance, Trust Can Shape Health Care Organizations

American Hospital Association’s Trustee Insights features Executive Vice President and COO Michelle Hood, who draws on four decades of leadership to discuss how strong governance, trust, and active board engagement can build resilient health‑care organizations. The piece underscores the need...

By AHA News – American Hospital Association
Report: Colorectal Cancer Rates Continue Declining Among Older Adults While Incidents Climb for Younger Adults
NewsMar 2, 2026

Report: Colorectal Cancer Rates Continue Declining Among Older Adults While Incidents Climb for Younger Adults

A new American Cancer Society report shows colorectal cancer rates keep falling among adults 65 and older, while incidence climbs sharply for younger adults. The surge in younger patients is driven by a rise in rectal cancer, now accounting for...

By AHA News – American Hospital Association
Insurance Exec: ‘We Are All To Blame’ For Failure Of US Health System
NewsMar 2, 2026

Insurance Exec: ‘We Are All To Blame’ For Failure Of US Health System

Ascendiun CEO Paul Markovich announced Worthy, a new lobbying effort funded by his company to overhaul the U.S. health‑care system. The initiative, launched with Mark Cuban, targets insurer‑driven inefficiencies such as outdated provider directories, burdensome prior‑authorization, and excessive administrative costs. Markovich...

By Forbes – Healthcare
How Healthcare Organizations Can Build Ransomware Resilience
NewsMar 2, 2026

How Healthcare Organizations Can Build Ransomware Resilience

Scott Doerr, virtual CISO at Fortified Health Security, will present a session on ransomware resilience at HIMSS 2026. He outlines a phased approach that moves ransomware from a reactive crisis to a managed operational risk, emphasizing assessment, planning, simulation, execution,...

By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
VA Health Care: Recommendations and Observations to Improve Community Care and Support for Caregivers Related to the Dole Act
NewsMar 2, 2026

VA Health Care: Recommendations and Observations to Improve Community Care and Support for Caregivers Related to the Dole Act

GAO reports that the Veterans Health Administration has yet to fully implement recommendations aimed at improving the Veterans Community Care Program and Caregiver Support Program, as mandated by the 2025 Dole Act. Staffing shortfalls, missing wait‑time metrics, and inconsistent referral...

By GAO – Health Care
Rising Pediatric Diabetes Trends in US Medicaid, CHIP Enrollees
NewsMar 2, 2026

Rising Pediatric Diabetes Trends in US Medicaid, CHIP Enrollees

New JAMA Network Open analysis shows pediatric diabetes prevalence among Medicaid and CHIP enrollees rose from 2.73 to 3.04 per 1,000 between 2016 and 2021, an 11.4% increase. Type 2 diabetes drove most of the growth, climbing 24.3% with especially sharp...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)
NewsMar 2, 2026

FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) is a public database that collects adverse event, medication error, and product quality complaint reports for drugs and biologics after market approval. It follows the ICH E2B international safety reporting guidance and uses...

By FDA
Early Add-On Therapy Associated With Strong Clinical Response in MG
NewsMar 2, 2026

Early Add-On Therapy Associated With Strong Clinical Response in MG

A multicenter retrospective registry of 153 AChR‑positive generalized myasthenia gravis patients found that initiating add‑on immunotherapy within 24 months of diagnosis (early intensified treatment) produced faster and larger improvements in MG‑ADL, QMG, and quality‑of‑life scores than later escalation. Early patients...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
Data From Insight Hospital and Medical Center Leaked on Dark Web
NewsMar 2, 2026

Data From Insight Hospital and Medical Center Leaked on Dark Web

Insight Hospital and Medical Center disclosed that an unauthorized actor accessed its network from August 22 to September 11, 2025, compromising extensive personal and health data. The breach involved roughly 360 GB of files—about 900,000 records—including names, Social Security numbers, and medical images. On...

By DataBreaches.net
Tampa General Hospital Adopts LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic System
NewsMar 2, 2026

Tampa General Hospital Adopts LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic System

Tampa General Hospital has become the first health system in Florida to adopt Microbot Medical’s LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic System, following the device’s FDA 510(k) clearance. LIBERTY is a single‑use, remotely operated robot designed for peripheral endovascular procedures, promising greater precision...

By Robotics 24/7
Ultrasound Isn't Cutting It for Diagnosing Pediatric Appendicitis, New Data Show
NewsMar 2, 2026

Ultrasound Isn't Cutting It for Diagnosing Pediatric Appendicitis, New Data Show

A recent analysis in Emergency Radiology compared ultrasound, CT, and rapid MRI for diagnosing pediatric appendicitis. Ultrasound was nondiagnostic in over half the cases, delivering only 65.3% sensitivity, while rapid MRI achieved 96‑97% sensitivity and 98% specificity. Although ultrasound resulted...

By Radiology Business
Ultrasound Reporting Platform Gets FDA Approval
NewsMar 2, 2026

Ultrasound Reporting Platform Gets FDA Approval

AS Software announced that its next‑generation ultrasound reporting platform, Asera, received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The cloud‑based solution retains core reporting functions while delivering a redesigned user interface, streamlined workflows, and scalable architecture. Asera includes...

By Imaging Technology News (ITN)
Water Interactions Reveal How Surface Coatings Reshape Nanoparticle Drug Delivery
NewsMar 2, 2026

Water Interactions Reveal How Surface Coatings Reshape Nanoparticle Drug Delivery

Arizona State University researchers quantified how water interacts with biomolecule‑coated magnetite nanoparticles, revealing that surface coatings dramatically reshape hydration energetics, immune recognition, and drug‑delivery performance. Using a calorimetry‑gas adsorption system, they measured water adsorption on particles coated with bovine serum...

By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
Best Practices for Conducting and Reporting Pharmacoepidemiologic Safety Studies Using Electronic Healthcare Data Sets
NewsMar 2, 2026

Best Practices for Conducting and Reporting Pharmacoepidemiologic Safety Studies Using Electronic Healthcare Data Sets

The FDA issued a final guidance document outlining best practices for conducting and reporting pharmacoepidemiologic safety studies that rely on electronic healthcare data, such as administrative claims and electronic medical records. It prescribes how sponsors should document study design, analytical...

By FDA