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Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a months-long string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
Read full article →Novellia raised $18 million in Series A funding to scale its platform, which helps patients consolidate medical records and share anonymized data with pharma companies. CEO Shashi Shankar argued that sourcing data directly from patients can create more complete healthcare datasets and improve drug research. The post Novellia Snags $18M for Its Real-World Data Platform appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Ilant Health’s Series A round was led by Cornucopian Capital, with participation from naturalX, Peakbridge, Semcap AI, Evidenced, Operator Partners, Celtic, LifeX and AlphaLab. The post Ilant Health Raises $15M to Advance Obesity Care appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Fulcrum Therapeutics drug pociredir posted early clinical trial results showing signs of treating sickle cell disease with no reports of serious complications. But the biotech is discontinuing this program due to FDA concerns that drugs in this class of medicines raise the risk of cancer. The post FDA Concerns About Cancer Risk Sink Fulcrum Therapeutics’ Sickle Cell Disease Drug appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →En demandas federales, cientos de detenidos en al menos 33 estados alegan que los centros de detención de inmigrantes no están proporcionando atención médica adecuada, revela una investigación de KFF Health News y The Associated Press.
Read full article →Immigrant detainees have told courts across the nation that detention officials have failed to treat or stabilize their conditions, from pregnancy to prostate cancer, suggesting that systemic lapses in care extend well beyond record deaths in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Read full article →Timely, usable data closes care gaps and improves operations, but healthcare organizations lack access. The post What Data Delays Are Costing Healthcare — And Its Patients appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →Access to AI-powered digital MSK care options reduces wait times and allows patients to move directly into the right care instead of stair-stepping from hospital inpatient to primary care physicians to physical therapy. The post AI for MSK Will Bend the Healthcare Cost Curve appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →When used thoughtfully, with attention to muscle preservation and long-term sustainability, medical weight loss can lower complication rates, support a steadier recovery and reduce downstream strain on both patients and health systems. The post Medical Weight Loss is Rapidly Changing Surgical Risk and Costs appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →The Family and Medical Leave Act gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for caregiving. But the federal policy has noteworthy limitations. The HealthQ team explains.
Read full article →France-based pharma company Servier is acquiring the muscular dystrophy business of Edgewise Therapeutics as part of a revenue growth strategy in oncology and neurology. The deal brings an Edgewise drug in clinical development for two rare neuromuscular disorders with limited treatment options. The post Servier Moves Into Muscular Dystrophy, Paying $1.5B for Assets From Edgewise Therapeutics appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →The Massachusetts attorney general sued UnitedHealthcare, alleging the insurer improperly inflated MassHealth members’ health risk scores to secure at least $100 million in excess payments. The post Massachusetts Attorney General Sues UnitedHealthcare, Alleges $100M MassHealth Fraud appeared first on MedCity News .
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