Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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FDA proposed guidance looks at wellness products, medical device accessories

Two draft documents released by the FDA illuminate its thinking on the regulation of general wellness products and medical device accessories.

American Telemedicine Association Welcomes John Glaser, PhD to its Board of Directors

Washington, DC, January 14, 2015 -- John Glaser, PhD, has recently joined the Board of Directors of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA). Glaser joins an esteemed group of directors that provides guidance for the association, which has a mission to promote professional, ethical and equitable improvement in healthcare delivery through telecommunications and information technology.

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Survey finds patients considering digital tools when selecting doctor

Digital services play an important role in physician choice for 61 percent of patients, according to a survey conducted by TechnologyAdvice.

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MIT, Philips initiative connects researchers with critical care data

A new initiative unveiled by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Royal Philips will allow healthcare researchers to access data from critical care patients.

ProHEALTH and UnitedHealthcare Improving Patient Care in New York Metro Area through New Collaboration

NEW YORK--ProHEALTH Care Associates, LLP, and UnitedHealthcare are collaborating to improve care coordination and provide enhanced health services to more than 35,000 local residents enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s employer-sponsored health plans, including Oxford Health-branded plans.

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Rural hospitals that innovate

Rural hospitals are finding ways to innovate in order to meet tough healthcare challenges, according to Hospitals & Health Networks. 

Cleveland Clinic, health systems, form statewide collaboration

Cleveland Clinic, along with five other Ohio health systems, are forming a coalition designed to control healthcare costs and improve quality. 

Mass Collaborative website to simplify healthcare administration

The Mass Collaborative, an organization of more than 35 health plans, healthcare providers and trade associations, has launched a website geared toward simplifying healthcare administration.

Around the web

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.

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. 

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.