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RallyBio pursues second reverse merger after Candid deal collapsed
Rare disease biotech RallyBio is attempting another reverse merger, this time with Avenzo, after its planned combination with Candid Therapeutics fell through when UCB acquired Candid. Here's what changed.
US pharma equipment sourcing becomes a supply-chain bet
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are weighing domestic equipment sourcing as a strategic priority. What drives the shift and what it costs to decide.
Two drug classes clash at cancer's biggest conference
At ASCO 2026, bispecific antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates face off over efficacy claims, while researchers report progress against a previously difficult target in prostate cancer.
Hospital AI decisions now rest with CIOs, not just finance leaders
A survey shows 45% of CIOs will be primary AI purchasing decision-makers by 2026. But the real issue: broken workflows and bad data kill AI outcomes before deployment starts.
Epic adds Northwell firearm screening tool to EHR workflow
Northwell Health's NIH-funded screening tool now integrates into Epic's EHR to identify firearm injury risk and connect at-risk patients with violence intervention services.
Rural clinics need trust in tech, not just tech itself
MobiHealthNews reports rural healthcare leaders prioritize institutional buy-in over new tools. HIMSS forums in Singapore and Boston will explore moving from AI pilots to evidence-based deployment.
Harvard, Seoul Hospital Build Virtual Test Bed for Medical AI Safety
Researchers created a clinical simulator that tests LLM-based medical AI against realistic hospital constraints: resource scarcity, time pressure, and cascading patient deterioration. The framework is published in Nature Medicine.
Court tosses Insulet's $59M trade secret win over EOFlow
An appeals court overturned Insulet's $59 million verdict, ruling the company waited too long to sue. What the timing rules mean for medtech IP disputes.
Intuitive names Taylor Patton chief commercial officer as surgical robot wars heat up
Taylor Patton takes on expanded role at the robotic surgery market leader as competition intensifies and Intuitive pushes into new global regions.
Hospital credentialing delays are getting longer. Here's what it costs.
Provider credentialing timelines are stretching, creating bottlenecks that delay patient care and revenue. Healthcare Dive examines why the process stalls and what health systems can do.
EHR vendors shift focus to financial workflows, not just clinical notes
Healthcare providers are realizing EHR success depends on ownership of the financial layer—billing, revenue cycle, claims—not just patient data capture. Why the clinical note alone no longer drives EHR ROI.
Elevance wins reprieve on Medicare data penalties until July
CMS delayed sanctions against Elevance Health after the insurer fixed some faulty data submissions for its Medicare Advantage plans. The company still faces compliance gaps.