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This channel highlights factors that impact hospital and healthcare economics and revenue. This includes news on healthcare policies, reimbursement, marketing, business plans, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain, salaries, staffing, and the implementation of a cost-effective environment for patients and providers.

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ACA market news: Cigna expanding, Centene scaling back

One of the five largest health insurers in the U.S. plans on expanding its offerings on health insurance marketplaces for 2017, going in the opposite direction of to rivals Humana and UnitedHealthcare when it comes to participation on Affordable Care Act exchanges.

Using speech to diagnose Alzheimer’s

Diagnosis and dectect of Alzheimer’s disease has long been problematic. Now, a new technology may use an individual's speech patterns to detect and monitor cognitive disorders, including Alzheimer’s.

Polarized light scanner detects Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear

The link between amyloid proteins and Alzheimer's disease is well established. Unfortunately, these structures are often only detectable once the disease has progressed to a relatively late stage. But researchers are developing a new diagnostic tool that may be capable detecting Alzheimer's in its earliest stages. 

Alzheimer's, dementia might be discovered using the smell test

It’s been said the nose knows—but new research details just how much our sniffers can tell us. Two studies presented July 26 at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference examined changes in odor identification as a precursor for cognitive decline or transition to dementia.

UV light gives Schneck Medical Center another layer to infection prevention

Schneck Medical Center is using ultraviolet (UV) light to help offer its patients the cleanest environment possible. The Clorox Healthcare Optimum-UV System helps the provider take another step toward a germ-free medical center.  

Nanoparticles used to deliver cancer drugs in dogs

The researchers, focusing on dogs between 88 and 132 lbs. who were diagnosed with bone cancer, showed that nanoparticles were capable of delivering drugs to specific tissues in the body.

Osteopathic treatment helps reduce pain in postpartum women, study shows

New research from the American Osteopathic Association show that osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can help diminish pain in postpartum women.

Antitrust suits against insurer mergers may not discourage consolidation

The U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuits to block the Aetna-Humana and Anthem-Cigna megamergers may only lead to new deals between insurance companies, according to Reuters.

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Cardiovascular Business
FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders

The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.

AI in Healthcare
From Capitol Hill to a hospital near you? 5 federal recommendations for healthcare AI policy

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Cardiovascular Business
Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.