Life States looking to regulate use of chatbots Strategic angle: In this edition of STAT Health Tech: UnitedHealth Group's big bet on AI to transform its operations, venture funding trends, and more. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Trump Budget’s ‘America First’ Drug Policy Proposals Strategic angle: New ideas to bring drug manufacturing to the U.S. are included in Trump's 2027 budget proposal. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life 'Voorhees law' explains why the slower car often catches up Strategic angle: A new study reveals the phenomenon behind why faster cars can end up behind slower ones in traffic. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Many cancer patients don’t get genomic tests to guide treatment, study finds Strategic angle: Even as therapies improve, a startling number of cancer patients are not getting genomic tests that could improve their chance of survival. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life How the social lives of magpies shape their call repertoire Strategic angle: Exploring the intricate communication skills of magpies and their social interactions. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Reducing risks when modernizing packaging Strategic angle: New research from Adelaide University explores what brands should consider when modernizing their packaging. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life FDA Seeks to Strengthen Domestic Drug Manufacturing Through New Proposals In a move to enhance local drug production, the FDA has proposed new policies as part of the president's budget, aiming to support domestic drug development. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Quantum Computing Without Interruptions Strategic angle: Researchers propose a solution to mid-circuit measurement challenges in quantum error correction. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Matcha model makes drug candidate screening more than 30 times faster Strategic angle: Ligand Pro introduces an AI-powered molecular docking model that revolutionizes virtual drug screening. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Hot-dry extremes could hit 28% of humanity five times more often by end of century Strategic angle: Current climate policies may expose a significant portion of the global population to extreme heat and drought conditions more frequently by 2100. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Health insurers score major win with higher 2027 Medicare Advantage rates The stocks of major Medicare Advantage insurers surged on the announcement. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life BP shareholders advised to vote against chair over climate resolution exclusion Strategic angle: Glass Lewis raises transparency issues regarding AGM exclusion of climate resolution. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Capping Insulin Costs at $35 May Improve Treatment Adherence for Type 2 Diabetes A recent study suggests that limiting insulin prices to $35 per month could enhance adherence to treatment among individuals with type 2 diabetes, highlighting the potential impact of cost on health outcomes. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Gilead Acquires Tubulis for Over $3 Billion to Boost Oncology Portfolio In a significant move to enhance its oncology pipeline, Gilead has announced the acquisition of Tubulis, a German biotech firm, for more than $3 billion. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Merck's HIV Prevention Pill: A Cost-Effective Solution Awaiting Generic Production With estimates suggesting Merck's experimental HIV prevention pill could cost under $5 annually, researchers are calling for the company to allow generic production. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Double Bonuses Increased MA Spending In Puerto Rico By $865 Million But Did Not Achieve Plan Improvement Goals Strategic angle: A study published in Health Affairs reveals the financial impact of double bonuses on Medicare Advantage spending in Puerto Rico. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Drug Prices, Behavioral Health, Hospitals, And More Strategic angle: Health Affairs discusses critical issues in healthcare. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life First Year Of ACO Realizing Equity, Access, And Community Health Program Yields Good Quality, Savings Results Strategic angle: Health Affairs reports positive outcomes from the first year of the ACO program focused on equity and community health. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life Lingering Effects Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Non-COVID-19 Death Rates In The US, 2020–24 Strategic angle: A comprehensive study examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on death rates from other causes in the United States. Editorial Staff Apr 7
Life ‘Most Favored Nation’ Drug Pricing Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come Strategic angle: Exploring the implications and potential benefits of implementing a Most Favored Nation drug pricing model. Editorial Staff Apr 7