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Merck Pill Becomes First Oral Option in Growing Class of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

Merck’s Lipfendra is the first FDA-approved pill in the class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors. While peptides are typically injected, Lipfendra is a macrocyclic peptide designed for formulation as an oral drug. The post Merck Pill Becomes First Oral Option in Growing Class of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs appeared first on MedCity News .

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Are We Entering an Interoperability Trust Recession?

Here’s what healthcare entities should know about the maturing landscape, what to actually be concerned about, and the next stage of healthcare data evolution as we know it. The post Are We Entering an Interoperability Trust Recession? appeared first on MedCity News .

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The ‘Bot Vs. Bot’ Dynamic Between Providers & Payers Is Driving Up Costs for Everyone

HSS chief digital and information officer Ashis Barad, who has worked on both the payer and provider sides of healthcare AI, thinks the industry’s growing “bot vs. bot” battle over prior authorizations and appeals is driving costs up. To him, the real fix lies in providers and payers sharing data to build more personalized care pathways. The post The ‘Bot Vs. Bot’ Dynamic Between Providers & Payers Is Driving Up Costs for Everyone appeared first on MedCity News .

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GSK Drug From $2B Deal Sputters in Phase 3 Test in Chronic Cough

GSK said the mixed Phase 3 results for camlipixant mean this pill “is unlikely to transform patient care” in recurrent chronic cough. GSK is stopping work in this indication, a setback to a program once hoped to yield a new blockbuster product for the company’s respiratory drug portfolio. The post GSK Drug From $2B Deal Sputters in Phase 3 Test in Chronic Cough appeared first on MedCity News .

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Insurers Hedge on Trump-Backed Pledge To Improve Denials Process

Last year, the Trump administration announced a voluntary commitment by dozens of insurers to improve a process called prior authorization, which often requires patients or their doctors to seek approval before proceeding with treatment. Less than one year later, some insurers chose not to sign the pledge’s update.

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