Latest Healthcare Costs News

nib Group has announced a 5.47% average increase in health insurance premiums for 2026, citing rising hospital costs and increased claims. The insurer highlights efforts to ease out-of-pocket expenses and support chronic illness management amid sector-wide pressures.

Adherium Limited launches a A$7.52 million equity raising to fund commercial expansion of its Hailie SmartInhaler remote patient monitoring platform targeting asthma and COPD patients in the US. The company aims to scale patient numbers and progress towards value-based care contracts with major insurers.

Rhythm Biosciences has secured a multi-year commercial manufacturing agreement with US-based Quansys Biosciences to produce ColoSTAT® reagent kits, paving the way for broader market rollout of its colorectal cancer diagnostic test.

Imagion Biosystems has submitted its Investigational New Drug application to the U.S. FDA for its MagSense® HER2 Imaging Agent, marking a pivotal step toward launching a Phase 2 clinical trial for breast cancer detection.

Adherium Limited has exceeded its 2025 shipment goals for its Hailie Smartinhaler devices, driven by rapid growth in remote patient monitoring activations and improved US Medicare reimbursement policies.

HeraMED Limited has completed a $3.2 million placement to fund its global rollout of digital maternity care solutions, backed by new and existing institutional investors.

Proteomics International has been granted a Canadian patent for its PromarkerEso blood test, a pioneering diagnostic tool for early detection of esophageal adenocarcinoma. This milestone strengthens its global intellectual property portfolio and paves the way for commercial expansion in North America.

Proteomics International has secured a US patent for its PromarkerEso blood test, a pioneering diagnostic tool for early detection of esophageal adenocarcinoma, marking a critical step toward commercialisation in the world’s largest healthcare market.

Echo IQ has formally lodged its FDA 510(k) submission for EchoSolv HF, an AI-driven heart failure diagnostic software validated by Mayo Clinic data, aiming to tap into a $60 billion US market.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising ColoSTAT®, its blood-based colorectal cancer diagnostic test, following an updated ISO15189, 2022 accreditation. The test offers a new option for symptomatic patients where stool-based screening is unsuitable.

Argenica Therapeutics’ AI-powered reanalysis of its Phase 2 trial reveals significant efficacy of ARG-007 in severe acute ischemic stroke patients, highlighting improved functional outcomes and reduced brain damage.

Vitasora Health has secured AU$3.56 million from a cornerstone investor, issuing over 118 million shares, while confirming compliance with key regulatory disclosure obligations.