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Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare Lead Member Satisfaction Rankings
Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare lead Medicare Advantage member satisfaction rankings in the 2026 JD Power study, with scores dropping 12 points.
CMS widens digital health pilot to more illnesses
The CMS digital health pilot expands to cover more chronic illnesses, offering Medicare providers ten‑year outcome‑based payments to boost technology use.
Robotic surgery system gains CE mark for vaginal procedures
Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci SP robotic system earns CE mark for vaginal procedures, expanding minimally invasive gynecologic surgery options in Europe.
Medicare now covers TAVR for some asymptomatic heart patients
Medicare now covers TAVR for asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis, expanding access to life-saving valve replacement without symptoms.
FDA tightens human factors rules for medical devices
The FDA’s stricter human factors rules for medical devices now prioritize usability engineering as a core safety requirement, reshaping validation standards for
New Treatment Improves Survival in First-Line Small Cell Lung Cancer
New treatment improves survival in first-line small cell lung cancer with a combination of tarlatamab and durvalumab, showing a significant clinical benefit.
Hospitals struggle with high costs of CAR T-cell therapy programs
Hospitals face steep CAR T-cell therapy costs, from drug pricing to staffing and safety protocols, straining smaller clinics and outpatient programs.
FDA approves Camizestrant for breast cancer with ESR1 mutations
The FDA approves camizestrant for ER-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer with ESR1 mutations. Learn about this new treatment option and its clinica
FDA approves Rusfertide for erythrocytosis in polycythemia vera
FDA approves rusfertide (Mimrylo) for erythrocytosis, sparing polycythemia vera patients from painful phlebotomies. Read the latest medical news.
New three-stage framework targets early arthritis detection
Learn about a new three-stage framework for early arthritis detection designed to identify psoriatic joint damage before permanent symptoms occur.