As part of Credit Suisse’s https://www.credit-suisse.com Healthcare Disruptive Technologies and Innovations Series, Sean Duffy, CEO and Co-Founder of Omada Health, met with a small group of investors at a virtual meeting. …Continue reading
NIH Launches MIDRC
NIH https://www.nih.gov has launched the Medical Imaging and Data Resource Center (MIDRC), to be led by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) https://www.nibib.nih.gov to create new tools that physicians can use for early detection and personalized therapies for COVID-19 patients. …Continue reading
A Talk with FDA’s Deputy Commissioner
Sarah J. Dash, President and CEO for the Alliance for Health Policy, conducted an interview with Dr. Anand Shah MD, Deputy Commissioner of Medical and Scientific Affairs at FDA. Members of the Press were invited to the virtual event for a conversation with Dr. Shah. …Continue reading
Telehealth Act Introduced
Congresswoman Ann Wagner, https://wagner.house.gov from Missouri, Chair of the Suburban Caucus recently introduced the Telehealth Act (H.R 7992). This package includes nine telehealth bills that will expand access and affordability to telehealth services. …Continue reading
HRSA Releases Grant Notice
HRSA https://www.hrsa.gov recently posted the funding notice Rural Health Network Development Planning Program (HRSA-21-021). The purpose for the Network Planning Grants Program is to promote the development of integrated healthcare network. …Continue reading
Developing New Monitoring Devices
“In the U.S. less than half of people with high blood pressure have it under control”, reports David Goff, MD, PhD, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov. Given the poor level of control, it is time to develop technologies that will empower patients to be more involved in monitoring their blood pressure. …Continue reading
PCAST’s Report on S&T Challenges
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) have released the report Recommendations For Strengthening American Leadership In Industries of the Future (June 2020) https://science.osti.gov/About/PCAST. PCAST advises the President on matters involving science, technology, education, and innovation policy. …Continue reading