Marissa Plescia is a reporter for MedCity News covering payers, employers and health tech. She previously worked at Becker’s Hospital Review as a finance reporter. Before that, she was a data journalism intern at Kansas City PBS for the Dow Jones News Fund. She received her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in journalism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
In this episode, we’re joined by Randa Deaton, vice president of purchaser engagement at the Purchaser Business Group on Health. She talks about the organization's new Comprehensive Maternity Care Common Purchasing Agreement.
The funding landscape for women's health companies is getting better, partially due to more women getting promoted at VC firms and social media, execs said during a recent panel.
The TSX Venture Exchange has a strong history of helping early-stage health and life sciences companies raise patient capital for research and development.
Boulder Care's Series C funding round was led by Advance Venture Partners and included participation from Stripes, First Round Capital, Qiming Venture Partners and Laerdal Million Lives Fund. In total, Boulder Care has raised about $85 million.
Lyra Care for Teens will be available starting in June. Patients will gain access to therapists who specialize in evidence-based treatments and personalized digital lessons.
Hims & Hers is now providing access to compounded GLP-1s. Patients also receive unlimited medical consultations with a licensed provider.
There have been several advancements in the women's health space, but we still have a long way to go, execs said during a recent panel.
This eBook, in collaboration with Care Logistics, details how hospitals and health systems can facilitate more effective decision-making by operationalizing elevated awareness.
Employers need healthcare data in order to make decisions, but the data isn't always easy to get, experts said on a panel at MedCity INVEST.
Fay emerged from stealth with $25 million in funding. The company connects patients to a network of registered dietitians.
Employers are in a unique position to drive change in obesity care, but face several challenges. Experts shared numerous strategies employers can implement.
Uber Health unveiled Uber Caregiver on Wednesday. The solution allows caregivers to coordinate rides and deliveries on the behalf of the ones they're caring for.
In an era of escalating healthcare costs and a growing preference for natural, holistic approaches to health, The Impact Brands emerges as a collective of diverse brands dedicated to supporting overall wellness through natural means.
Virginia Medicaid beneficiaries now have access to Aeroflow Health's breast pumps and lactation consultants.
Wisp members can now order TBD Health’s STI/STD testing kits on Wisp’s website for free delivery.
Quantum Health launched its Premier Pharmacy navigation solution on Tuesday. The solution helps members find safe and effective therapeutic alternatives to expensive medications.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently launched a task force on healthcare monopolies. Experts have varying opinions on how it will impact the healthcare industry.
Wave is now in network with Aetna in California, giving 3 million members access to the company's mental health services.