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  • Radiopharmaceutical Dealmaking Continues With Telix’s $1.65B ITM Acquisition
    by Frank Vinluan on September 21, 2026 at 8:36 pm

    Telix Pharmaceuticals is acquiring Isotope Technologies Munich, or ITM, in a $1.65 billion stock deal that will create a radiopharmaceuticals company with greater global scale. ITM’s lead pipeline asset is in late-stage development for a type of gastrointestinal cancer, where it could compete against Novartis and Curium Pharma products. The post Radiopharmaceutical Dealmaking Continues With Telix’s $1.65B ITM Acquisition appeared first on MedCity News.

  • Array Behavioral Care Unveils New Triage Model
    by Marissa Plescia on September 21, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    Array Behavioral Care launched a new service to help providers assess patients with urgent behavioral health needs and connect them to appropriate care. The post Array Behavioral Care Unveils New Triage Model appeared first on MedCity News.

  • How AI Is Transforming Clinical Documentation at Intermountain Health
    by Zoe Cunniffe on September 21, 2026 at 5:20 pm

    Since implementing AI clinical documentation improvement (CDI) tools, Intermountain has seen a 22% point increase in inpatient chart completion during or immediately after rounds. The post How AI Is Transforming Clinical Documentation at Intermountain Health appeared first on MedCity News.

  • The Nurse Is Health Care’s Most Underpriced Founder
    by Beth A. Brooks and Dan Weberg on September 21, 2026 at 1:31 pm

    They see the problem first, build the fix, and decide whether it is ever adopted. The market has trained them to hide the one credential that de-risks the deal. The post The Nurse Is Health Care’s Most Underpriced Founder appeared first on MedCity News.

  • Electra’s Upsized IPO Lands $350M for New Class of Precision Immunology Drugs
    by Frank Vinluan on September 20, 2026 at 10:22 pm

    Electra Therapeutics’ IPO cash will support a potential first-in-class drug whose lead indication is a rare hyperinflammatory disorder with no FDA-approved treatments. Meanwhile, clinical-stage biotechs Marea Therapeutics and Sensorion revealed their respective plans to enter the U.S. public markets. The post Electra’s Upsized IPO Lands $350M for New Class of Precision Immunology Drugs appeared first on MedCity News.

  • Angle Health Raises $600M to Grow Employer Health Benefits Platform
    by Marissa Plescia on September 20, 2026 at 9:48 pm

    Angle Health’s funding round was led by Vitruvian Partners, with participation from Town Hall Ventures, Blumberg Capital, Portage Ventures, PruVen Capital and Y Combinator. The post Angle Health Raises $600M to Grow Employer Health Benefits Platform appeared first on MedCity News.

  • RFK Jr. Overhauls USPSTF Leadership: 5 Things to Know
    by Katie Adams on September 20, 2026 at 2:33 pm

    HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force this week, completing the 16-seat panel amid ongoing tension over its leadership. The post RFK Jr. Overhauls USPSTF Leadership: 5 Things to Know appeared first on MedCity News.

  • Two Years After the Change Healthcare Cyberattack, Healthcare Still Has a Clearinghouse Redundancy Problem
    by Nihal Titan on September 20, 2026 at 1:45 pm

    What happened was not just a cybersecurity failure, it was an infrastructure failure. The post Two Years After the Change Healthcare Cyberattack, Healthcare Still Has a Clearinghouse Redundancy Problem appeared first on MedCity News.

  • The Trials Were Always There — Patients Just Couldn’t Find Them
    by Yuchen Gan on September 20, 2026 at 1:17 pm

    This structural problem calls for a structural solution, requiring no new science, regulation, or data.  The post The Trials Were Always There — Patients Just Couldn’t Find Them appeared first on MedCity News.

  • Ayble Health Secures $16M for Virtual Digestive Health Clinic
    by Marissa Plescia on September 18, 2026 at 9:32 pm

    Ayble Health’s Series A round was led by Neon, with participation from Unum Ventures, Upfront Ventures, M13, Cleveland Clinic Ventures, DigiTx and Accomplice. The post Ayble Health Secures $16M for Virtual Digestive Health Clinic appeared first on MedCity News.

  • Ultragenyx Gene Therapy Is First Approved Treatment for Rare Neuro Disease Sanfilippo
    by Frank Vinluan on September 18, 2026 at 7:38 pm

    Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical’s Fayuvi is now the first FDA-approved therapy for the underlying cause of Sanfilippo syndrome type A, an ultra-rare inherited neurological disorder. It’s the second approved gene therapy for Ultragenyx, which specializes in rare disease medicines. The post Ultragenyx Gene Therapy Is First Approved Treatment for Rare Neuro Disease Sanfilippo appeared first on MedCity News.

  • CMS Broadens ACCESS Model to New Chronic Conditions
    by Katie Adams on September 18, 2026 at 2:07 pm

    CMS will expand its ACCESS model starting in spring 2027 to cover heart failure, COPD, substance use disorders and tobacco cessation. The outcomes-based payment model, which launched in July with 160 participating providers, will now make roughly three in four Medicare beneficiaries eligible for at least one track. The post CMS Broadens ACCESS Model to New Chronic Conditions appeared first on MedCity News.

  • Extending ADHD Coverage for the Entire Active Day
    by Matthew Brams and Raul Silva on September 18, 2026 at 1:01 pm

    The next evolution in ADHD therapy needs to focus not only on drug efficacy but also on how treatment aligns with the ever-busy and demanding lives of patients, families, and caregivers. The post Extending ADHD Coverage for the Entire Active Day appeared first on MedCity News.

  • The Shifting Role of Wearables in Healthcare
    by Stephanie Baum on September 18, 2026 at 11:58 am

    The INVEST Digital Health conference, which will spotlight the consumer influence in healthcare, will include a discussion on wearables. It is scheduled for October 29 at Pegasus Park in Dallas. Register today! The post The Shifting Role of Wearables in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.

  • Trump’s $500 ACA Refunds: ‘We Shouldn’t Confuse a Check With a Healthcare Affordability Strategy’
    by Marissa Plescia on September 17, 2026 at 10:15 pm

    Trump’s $500 ACA refunds offer immediate financial relief to some enrollees, but healthcare experts question whether they address the broader affordability challenges facing Americans. The post Trump’s $500 ACA Refunds: ‘We Shouldn’t Confuse a Check With a Healthcare Affordability Strategy’ appeared first on MedCity News.