Nov 21, 2025

1. Subject: Join Us at Healthcare Asia Summit 2026 – Save the Date!

   Content: Healthcare Asia Summit 2026 registration is now open! Join industry leaders to explore innovations, breakthroughs, and trends reshaping healthcare in the region. The summit offers expert presentations, case studies, and dynamic panels. Open to healthcare providers, hospital executives, and experts with limited slots. Opportunities to register, speak, sponsor, or exhibit. Contact +65 3158 1386 or email sponsorships@charltonmediamail.com for sponsorship info.

2. Subject: Is a bad flu season on the way? Some experts are anxious

   Content: Pfizer’s experimental mRNA flu shot showed better effectiveness against influenza A than traditional shots in adults 18-64 but less so in older adults. Experts worry about a challenging flu season due to mutated H3N2 virus strains evading antibodies. Advocates emphasize the importance of flu vaccination this year. Also includes price concerns about health insurance premiums after pandemic tax credits expire and updates on HHS gender dysphoria report controversies.

3. Subject: 🩻 “Public charge” returns

   Content: The Trump administration proposes a new “public charge” rule weighing immigrants’ use of public benefits like Medicaid in green card eligibility decisions. Critics argue it will discourage healthcare usage and worsen health outcomes. DHS claims it promotes self-reliance and prevents government benefits as immigration incentives. The proposal may also consider community health center usage. Additionally, ACA subsidy extensions face slim chances of renewal, and Democrats propose expanding Medicare drug negotiation despite partisan challenges.

4. Subject: What happens to science if the ‘AI bubble’ bursts?

   Content: Scientists discuss the potential impact if the current AI technology boom collapses, possibly worse than the dot-com crash. Lay-offs could drive talent back into academia, revitalizing research. Nature reports on a new gene-editing tool (PERT) that addresses nonsense mutations linked to many diseases. Studies highlight gender disparities in retractions and ethical concerns over brain implants accessing ‘preconscious’ thoughts. Environmental risks from climate change and flooding of toxic sites affecting marginalized communities are also explored.

5. Subject: 🏥 Ardent’s Terrible Q3s

   Content: Ardent Health faced a difficult Q3 2025 with strong volume growth but declining margins due to accelerating professional fees (notably radiology) and increasing payer denials. Despite 5.8% admission growth and a 46% adjusted EBITDA increase year-over-year, the company cut full-year guidance. Efforts like the IMPACT program aim to save $40M annually but may not fully offset pressures. The quarter included significant one-time charges, including a $54M malpractice reserve linked to one provider. Ardent continues to expand ambulatory access points and partnerships but remains challenged by policy uncertainties and rising costs.

6. Subject: 📣 RSVP 12.10 | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. David Schweikert & more join Axios on future of health care

   Content: Axios invites readers to a December 10, 2025 event in Washington, D.C., focusing on the future of healthcare. Attendees will hear interviews with congressional leaders and healthcare experts discussing innovations prioritizing holistic, long-term health. The event includes networking over breakfast and exclusive insights, featuring speakers such as Rep. David Schweikert, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Wyatt Decker of the Health Care Transformation Hub.

7. Subject: ⏳ Only three weeks left to save on Breakthrough East passes

   Content: Super Early Access pricing for Breakthrough East 2026 ends December 11. This annual event explores sustaining breakthrough science amid federal funding cuts and skepticism. Attendees will hear from leaders across academic labs, health systems, biotech, and pharma. Early registration saves up to $350; bring your team to join a full day of insights on scientific progress. Register now to lock in the lowest rate.

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