The biggest barrier to moving toward a value-based at-risk model has been executives’ fear of potential loss if they move away from fee-for-service. But the coronavirus has taught us that the potential for loss in fee-for-service is bottomless.
Category: healthcare
Life-Saving HIV Drug PrEP On NHS Delayed Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
PrEP, the life-saving HIV prevention drug, was due to be avaiblle on the NHS in April, become available and uncapped on the NHS, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today.
Life-Saving HIV Drug PrEP On NHS Delayed Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
PrEP, the life-saving HIV prevention drug, was due to be avaiblle on the NHS in April, become available and uncapped on the NHS, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today.
Pentagon Wants Cyborg Implant To Make Soldiers Tougher
DARPA is developing bioelectronic devices that would dwell in the gut and produce therapeutic drugs on demand.
The Great Coronavirus Collaboration And The Future Of Drug Discovery
Could a cooperative industry be more productive than a competitive one?
Moderna Hires New CFO Amid Race To Develop Coronavirus Treatment
Biotech company Moderna, which is among the leaders in the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, on Thursday named a sector veteran its new finance chief, as it gears up to launch commercial operations and potentially oversee explosive growth if it su…
Lancet Retracts Study Suggesting Hydroxychloroquine Could Increase Coronavirus Death Risk
The study made waves earlier this week when scientists pointed out that some of the data might be fabricated.
Why Masks And Gloves Give You A False Sense Of Security
Why does a simple piece of fabric or latex make us feel like we’re COVID-proof?
Scientists Find A Switch To Turn Off A Gene That Causes Aggressive Breast Cancer
Tulane University School of Medicine researchers hope to soon receive FDA approval to begin clinical trials.
A Warning From Sweden
Here are the lessons we can learn from Sweden’s approach to Covid-19
