Health Business

Hospitals lose billions yearly due to revenue cycle inefficiencies

Silicon Valley startup Commure races to automate healthcare administration with AI

NIH Awards $1.8M to Boulder Care for Telehealth Addiction Treatment Expansion

Boulder Care secures $1.8 million NIH funding to expand telehealth addiction treatment for patients in underserved and hard to reach settings.

FDA Rejects Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Over Manufacturing Concerns

The FDA has declined approval for a promising radiopharmaceutical therapy, citing manufacturing concerns, delaying its competition with Novartis' treatment.

Global Fund Audit Finds World Vision Malawi Liable for $126,000 in Misused Malaria Funds

A Global Fund audit reveals World Vision Malawi mismanaged $126,000 of a $33 million malaria grant, raising concerns about its role as a Principal Recipient.

Radiopharmaceuticals face safety and regulatory hurdles despite cancer promise

Radiopharmaceuticals show promise as cancer treatments but face growing safety concerns and regulatory challenges that could slow progress.

Nigeria Approves N50,000 Annual Allowance for Allied Health Workers

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a N50,000 annual ward coat allowance for pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, and 17 other allied health categories in 71 federal hospitals, effective June 2026.

Global HIV Funding Plummets to Lowest Level Since 2007

Donor government funding for HIV programs in low and middle income countries fell by 25% in 2025, hitting the lowest level since 2007, according to a KFF and UNAIDS report.

Lantus Solostar insulin pens vanish from shelves amid market shifts

Patients report difficulty accessing Lantus Solostar insulin pens as other brands exit the market, creating supply gaps without an official FDA shortage designation.

FDA Panel Backs Compounding of Unapproved Peptides Despite Safety Concerns

An FDA advisory panel narrowly voted to permit compounding pharmacies to produce unapproved peptides BPC 157 and KPV, sparking debate over patient safety and regulatory oversight.