Payers have largely shrugged off the industry's financial struggles, but those challenges could catch up to them: Moody's US drug pricing reform in Inflation Reduction Act could harsh pharma's credit, Moody's says Eargo, GN Hearing, Best Buy to step up hearing aid offerings amid FDA's over-the-counter ruling With FDA approval, Axsome touts Auvelity as a potential game-changing depression treatment As Sanofi's SERD falls, Menarini’s advances with EU review Immuron culls COVID drug work as new variants, a competitive market renders asset DOA Children's hospitals targeted in harassment campaigns over gender-affirming care for minors EchoNous brings AI ultrasound system to off-the-shelf Samsung devices Novartis' MS drug Gilenya could inspire new chronic kidney disease treatment Eisai inaugurates new US HQ as closely watched FDA Alzheimer's decision draws near Incredible Health vaults to unicorn status, scores $80M to grow its healthcare job matching service AI predicts fall risk for lower limb amputees with 6-minute smartphone test: study Featured Story | By Paige Minemyer While payers so far have shrugged off many of the economic challenges that have plagued their provider counterparts, the economic downturn could impact them eventually, according to a new report. read more |
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