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Jun 16, 2026
HHS and CMS issued a proposed rule to codify the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, largely formalizing existing guidance. The rule includes new provisions, such as clarifications for new drug formulations. The proposal is now open for public comment.
May 30, 2026
UCLA-led research finds telemedicine has not significantly increased healthcare visits or costs across all payer types from 2019-2023, published in JAMA Network Open. A separate study of Medicare patients reveals nearly half of telehealth visits are for non-mental health conditions, particularly chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Both findings address questions about telehealth's role and impact since the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 05, 2026
CVRx announced first-patient enrollment in the BENEFIT-HF trial, a 2,500-patient heart failure study across about 150 U.S. and German centers. The trial will evaluate all-cause mortality and heart failure decompensation events through 2032.
Apr 26, 2026
More than 30 approved cell and gene therapies carry prices from nearly $1 million to over $4 million, creating fiscal pressure for Medicaid. A federal access model launched in 2024 aims to centralize outcomes-based contracting.
Apr 26, 2026
A UK trial found continuous glucose monitoring improved HbA1c and time in range for adults with type 2 diabetes using basal insulin. Dexcom is also awaiting a Medicare decision on broader CGM coverage for non-insulin users.
Apr 25, 2026
US health policy activity this week included HHS FY 2027 budget hearings, a House review of Medicare fraud and bipartisan discussion of PBM reform. President Trump also issued an executive order on mental illness treatments, and CMS and FDA announced the RAPID pathway.
Apr 12, 2026
DexCom reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1.26 billion and net income of US$267.3 million, with full-year sales of US$4.66 billion. The company reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of US$5.16–US$5.25 billion and targeted a non-GAAP operating margin of about 22–23%.
Apr 11, 2026
Q1 2026 sleep medicine trends include broader use of AI, expanding obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy treatments, and policy changes affecting reimbursement and access.
Mar 24, 2026
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces major reorganization centralizing department operations under CMS leadership, while Duke University telehealth program shows 66% reduction in repeat ER visits for older adults who fall.
Mar 14, 2026
AbbVie reported Q4 earnings that beat consensus estimates with $16.62 billion in revenue, while facing competitive setbacks in psoriatic arthritis and Medicare pricing challenges for Botox.
Mar 05, 2026
Sixteen pharmaceutical companies have voluntarily agreed to Most Favored Nation pricing covering 70% of Medicare drug spending, while industry leaders warn of China's growing competitiveness in drug development and clinical trials.
Mar 04, 2026
Major pharmaceutical and biotech companies are urging the Trump administration to withdraw two Medicare pricing proposals that would align U.S. drug prices with international benchmarks, arguing the mandatory models exceed government authority and threaten innovation.
Mar 03, 2026
Multiple organizations submitted comments opposing CMS's proposed GLOBE and GUARD models, which would tie Medicare drug reimbursement to international reference prices. Critics argue the models function as price controls that could undermine pharmaceutical innovation.
Feb 27, 2026
The FDA announced plans to restrict GLP-1 active pharmaceutical ingredients for compounded drugs and combat misleading advertising, following the Trump administration's launch of TrumpRx and ongoing enforcement actions against compounding pharmacies.
Feb 25, 2026
Industry leaders highlight advances in AI-enabled trial monitoring, real-world data interoperability, and protocol-driven eSource systems, while emphasizing the need for community engagement in diversity efforts and addressing operational risks in rare disease trials.
Feb 25, 2026
Axogen reported Q4 2025 revenue of $59.9 million, up 21.3% year-over-year, but swung to a net loss due to FDA BLA approval costs. The company secured 12 years of market exclusivity for Avance Nerve Graft and guided 2026 revenue growth of at least 18%.
Feb 25, 2026
Novo Nordisk announced it will reduce the list price of its semaglutide products Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus to $675 starting January 1, 2027, representing cuts of up to 50 percent from current pricing.
Feb 25, 2026
The Trump administration's pharmaceutical deals and TrumpRx program claim to lower drug prices, but analysis reveals limited savings, pre-existing investments, and weakened Medicare negotiation provisions that may cost billions.
Feb 19, 2026
National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention following Jim O'Neill's departure. Bhattacharya will oversee both agencies simultaneously as the CDC faces significant instability.
Feb 17, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance for Argos Infinity, Retia Medical's cardiovascular intelligence software platform designed for high-risk surgical and critical care environments across health systems.
