Mar 29, 2026 Subject: đź’Š Discount Drug Program Changes Stir Debate Hi, Big changes are coming to the federal 340B discounted drug program, used by safety net hospitals and clinics to stretch resources. Major drugmakers like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are now imposing data-reporting requirements, aimed at preventing providers
Mar 28, 2026 Subject: A CRISPR breakthrough for Type 1 diabetes Sender: newsletter@kevinmd.comD Summary: – A man with type 1 diabetes is now producing his own insulin again after receiving genetically engineered islet cells evading the immune system, marking a breakthrough for CRISPR therapy in diabetes. – Additional topics covered
Mar 27, 2026 Subject: White House misses deadline to nominate new CDC directors Sender: newsletter@statnews.comD Summary: The White House failed to meet a Wednesday deadline to nominate new directors for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a result, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya will continue to oversee the
Mar 26, 2026 Subject: India healthcare boosted by private equity | Philippines’ first hernia centre opens | Contacts market to hit $38b Summary: – Private equity is playing a key role in scaling healthcare in India, balancing growth with access challenges. – Asian Hospital in the Philippines launched the country’s
Mar 25, 2026 Email 1: Subject: Who really profits from medical malpractice? (Plus: The AI loneliness trap) Content: – Exploring who benefits financially from medical malpractice lawsuits, highlighting the role of attorneys, insurers, and the healthcare system in enabling frivolous suits that cost billions. – Discussion on English language proficiency
Mar 24, 2026 Email 1: Subject: The High-Stakes Search for a New CDC Director Sender: newsletter@statnews.comD Summary: Jonathan Wosen reports on the complex search for a new permanent CDC director under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for a candidate with high moral integrity and expertise to lead the agency.
Mar 22, 2026 Hello friends, I recently heard some important updates about the ongoing efforts to manage surprise medical billing in the U.S. The No Surprises Act, passed over five years ago, aimed to protect patients from unexpected charges when receiving care from out-of-network providers. While this law has made
Mar 21, 2026 Email 1 Summary: Subject: Return of the Cross-Market Hospital Mega-Mergers Focus: The revival of large cross-market hospital mergers, specifically the $25.9B merger between Sutter Health and Allina Health spanning Northern California, Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. Key insights: Cross-market mergers combine capabilities rather than contiguous markets. Allina has
Mar 20, 2026 Email 1: Subject: 6 Days to Go: Here’s What You Can’t Miss at the Healthcare Asia Summit Next Week Summary: The Healthcare Asia Summit is just six days away, offering an important event for healthcare leaders to explore the latest innovations and solutions. Complimentary passes are available
Mar 19, 2026 Email 1: Healthcare Asia Update Subject: Health systems prioritise cyber resilience | PBM market nears $1t | HK tobacco measures by Q2 2027 Content Summary: IHH Healthcare to expand into India by acquiring Fortis stake, aiming to add 2,000 hospital beds by 2028. Radjak launches rapid cardiac