President-elect Donald Trump has selected Stanford University physician and economist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya criticized U.S. public health policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns and vaccine mandates. He joins other notable pandemic policy critics whom Trump has nominated for medical-related leadership posts in his second administration: […]
Healthcare Reform
Johnson & Johnson supports health equity initiative
Johnson & Johnson today announced its support for a collaboration with more than 100 community-led health organizations to improve health equity. The collaboration builds upon the company’s multiyear, multimillion-dollar efforts to improve health equity. Organizations involved support historically marignalized communities across the U.S., aiming to bridge the healthcare gap for people of color. “We recognize […]
FDA wants to ban electrical stimulation devices for self-injurious, aggressive behavior
In a rare move, the FDA is taking steps to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) for self-injurious or aggressive behaviors. Owen Faris, acting director of the Office of Product Evaluation and Quality (OPEQ) in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, announced the proposal this week, marking the second attempt by the agency to […]
GE HealthCare establishes foundation to advance access to care
GE HealthCare today announced the formation of a philanthropic entity to focus on advancing equitable access to healthcare. The company established the GE HealthCare Foundation as a charitable organization, incorporated separately from GE HealthCare itself. It supports nonprofit organizations hoping to make healthcare more accessible, personal, human and flexible. Ultimately, according to a news release, […]
Jill Biden launches $100M initiative to transform women’s health research
Dr. Jill Biden and the White House this week announced that $100 million in federal funding will go toward research and development into women’s health. The First Lady said the funding is part of a White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research that the White House announced in November. The Federal Department of Health and […]
LVADs save lives: So why aren’t more available?
Abbott says its HeartMate 3 LVAD is clinically proven to extend life by five years or more — but thousands of people in the U.S. still die of heart failure within a year. Kyree Miller, a 30-year-old college student, navigated seven long years of heart failure with the assistance of an Abbott HeartMate left ventricular […]
The top cardiac care innovation news at Heart Rhythm 2023
The future of cardiac care was on display at the Heart Rhythm Society’s 2023 annual meeting. Medical device companies showcased groundbreaking technologies at Heart Rhythm 2023, May 19-21 in New Orleans. The innovations presented during the event offer new avenues for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of cardiovascular conditions, providing hope for patients worldwide. Boston Scientific, […]
Is medtech the answer to healthcare challenges?
The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has healthcare in the U.S. and elsewhere facing a host of challenges, but medtech could be part of the answer. Join industry leaders at DeviceTalks Boston, May 10–11, 2023, to find out more about the opportunities. (Register here!) Here are some of the topics to explore at the event: […]
Fresenius Medical Care joins health equity pledge
Fresenius Medical Care announced today that it joined the Zero Health Gaps Pledge at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. As part of the Global Health Equity Network (GHEN), the pledge brings together stakeholders from the public and private sectors. In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, they aim to advance a collective […]
Medtronic signs pledge to advance health equity
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) today announced that it joined the Global Health Equity Network (GHEN) to drive change in health equity. GHEN, a World Economic Forum, brings together the private and public sectors to address health equity issues. CEOs and business leaders comprise the forum focused on prioritizing action in organizational strategy and purpose. “Addressing health equity […]
Cardinal Health research finds acknowledged health inequities among oncologists
Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) today announced biannual research revealing a large number of healthcare inequities in oncology. The latest edition of Oncology Insights features perspectives from nearly 200 oncologists nationwide. It focuses on patient diversity, health equity in oncology, care management and symptom monitoring. Dublin, Ohio-based Cardinal Health said its research found that 80% of oncologists […]
