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.

FDA grant aims to foster innovation in pediatric medical devices

The FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development is continuing to funnel money into organizations that support an unmet need: innovation in pediatric devices.

AAMI's home health tech report details challenges, recommendations

A new report details the complex challenges associated with the use of healthcare technology in homes and other nonclinical settings and offers suggestions on how to best address those challenges.

More studies needed on CDS’ impact on inpatient costs

A remarkable gap persists on research assessing the impact of clinical decision support on inpatient costs, according to a study published in BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making.

Global medical device connectivity market to hit $33.5B by 2019

The global medical device connectivity market is expected to reach $33.5 by 2019, according a report by Albany, N.Y.-based market research firm Transparency Market Research.

Humana, Healthsense launch passive remote monitoring pilot

Humana, a Louisville, Ky.-based health and well-being company, and Healthsense, a provider of aging services technologies, announced the completion of member enrollment for a remote monitoring pilot program that seeks to reduce frailty and fall-related hospital admissions.

NeHC, HIMSS Foundation merge

The HIMSS Foundation and the National eHealth Collaborative officially merged on Dec. 23, according to a HIMSS press release.

Leavitt Partners White Paper: Geographic Distribution of ACO Covered Lives

Drawing from an ongoing study by Leavitt Partners, The Center for Accountable Care Intelligence has released Geographic Distribution of ACO Covered Lives, building upon the acclaimed white paper series: Growth and Dispersion of Accountable Care Organizations.

PCORI awards $93.5M to promote patient-centered research

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute has awarded $93.5 million to support 29 clinical research data networks to form a new resource known as PCORnet—the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network.

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.