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Artificial Intelligence, BioPharma
Nvidia’s AI Tech Designs Proteins Never Seen in Nature, Pointing Way to New Therapies
A collaboration between Nvidia and startup Evozyne was able to produce novel versions of a human protein never before seen in nature but with enhanced function and the same safety as native protein. The research lays the groundwork for potential new therapies for a rare inherited disorder.
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6 Takeaways From the 41st J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
The 41st annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference concluded last week. After the pandemic prompted it to go virtual, it was back in person, smaller in size and more effective. Here are my takeaways.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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Consumer / Employer, Health Tech
CVS Health Makes Waves During JPM: Experts Weigh In
CVS Health announced investments this week in Carbon Health, Monogram Health and Array Behavioral Care. There have also been rumors that the company is exploring a $10 billion deal with primary care company Oak Street Health.
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Hinge Health Introduces Physical Therapy House Call Service
The in-home service is meant to complement the company’s virtual care. Members are able to book appointments within one to two business days and receive in-person assessments of their mobility, as well as any fall hazards in their home.
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Artificial Intelligence, BioPharma
BioNTech Dives Deeper Into Digital With £362M Buyout of AI Startup InstaDeep
BioNTech says its InstaDeep acquisition will help it expand its use of artificial intelligence in drug discovery and development. The startup specializes in a type of machine learning called reinforcement learning.
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Neurocrine Commits $175M to Voyager in New Neuro Gene Therapy Alliance
Neurocrine Biosciences is paying $175 million up front for rights to a preclinical Voyager Therapeutics gene therapy that could put the biotech in competition with Eli Lilly among other companies. Voyager could earn up to $4.2 billion in milestone payments.
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CommonSpirit Health CEO at JPM: Some providers will be commodities
In an interview with MedCity News after his presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Wright Lassiter III said while some providers will be considered commodities, his vision for CommonSpirit Health is not to be “at the bottom of the totem pole.”
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Key takeaways from Medtronic CEO’s presentation at virtual JPM conference
Geoff Martha participated in the 40th annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare conference virtually explaining key decisions, accepting responsibility for a trifecta of bad news while also signaling that all will be well in the future at the Dublin-based medtech giant.
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Andy Slavitt at JPM: Biden unlikely to pick ‘divisive’ fights on healthcare
In a wide-ranging discussion at J.P. Morgan’s Annual Healthcare Conference, former CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt talked about the future of the ACA, telehealth and Medicare Advantage with a Democrat-led House, Senate and presidency.
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Discover the Next-Gen Platform for Integrated Collaborative Care
Beyond EHRs and digital front doors, reducing the gaps in patient care journeys.
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Health IT, Telemedicine, Health Tech
How digital health startups are staying competitive in a fast-growing arena
In an increasingly crowded landscape, digital health startups must figure out what sets them apart. Three startup leaders shared what differentiates their companies from the competition at this year’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
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Key takeaways from BioNTech CEO’s JPM presentation
Ugur Sahin presented a sweeping vision of the company’s goal to become a next-generation immunotherapy company leveraging the messenger RNA platform technology that has won it acclaim and financial returns during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Northwell offers Whole Foods employees access to primary care services through new partnership
A subsidiary of Northwell Health is partnering with Whole Foods Market to offer its New York-based employees access to seven primary care locations. The supermarket chain’s employees will not be subject to a deductible or co-pay.
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MedCity Influencers, Patient Engagement
Hedgehogs, healthcare and Haven: When business leaders miss the mark
How could the successful founding companies behind Haven not know that hiring decisions for healthcare CEOs need to be based on the CEO’s track record innovating, growing and leading great organizations through crisis and growth, not on the CEO’s raw smarts??
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Teladoc to acquire InTouch Health for $600M
Teladoc reached an agreement to acquire InTouch Health for $600 million, including $150 million in cash. The deal is expected to add roughly $80 million to Teladoc’s top line.
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Despite market uncertainty, healthcare CEOs of all stripes remain upbeat about 2019
The market gyrations, the shutdown, the trade war, the Texas judge – nothing can get these four healthcare CEOs down as they look at 2019.