Mass General Brigham’s Stephen Dorner, M.D., on the Future of Home Hospital
Leader of one of the largest hospital-at-home programs calls it ‘one of the most disruptive elements of care delivery that we’ve had in a generation’
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Biopharma in 2025: Outlook for Obesity Meds, Drug Prices, Regulation & More
Metabolic medicines dominated life sciences headlines in 2024, a trend expected to continue into the new year. Other things to look for include more widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies and the IPO market’s return to normal levels. The post Biopharma in 2025: Outlook for Obesity Meds, Drug Prices, Regulation & More appeared first on…
Understanding the Ethics of AI in ABA Therapy
Certified clinicians and therapists have specific ethical foundations and analytic responsibilities to uphold that might not apply to all members of the healthcare field. The post Understanding the Ethics of AI in ABA Therapy appeared first on MedCity News.
Study: Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work in Workplace Wellness
By grounding wellness programs in behavior-change science, employers can empower their people to build healthier, more sustainable habits. The post Study: Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work in Workplace Wellness appeared first on MedCity News.
What Keeps Healthcare CIOs Up at Night: Balancing Technology Investments with Consumer Expectations
When it comes to managing inbound phone calls, underperformance has devastating cost implications. The post What Keeps Healthcare CIOs Up at Night: Balancing Technology Investments with Consumer Expectations appeared first on MedCity News.
Novo Nordisk Adds Obesity and Diabetes to AI Drug Research Pact With Flagship’s Valo Health
Novo Nordisk and Valo Health have collaborated on the development of cardiovascular disease drugs since 2023. Expanding the alliance to cardiometabolic diseases nearly doubles the number of programs covered under the agreement. The post Novo Nordisk Adds Obesity and Diabetes to AI Drug Research Pact With Flagship’s Valo Health appeared first on MedCity News.
Medicaid Expansion Debate Will Affect Other Health Policy Issues Before Montana Legislature
HELENA, Mont. — A last-minute change to a 2019 bill put an end date on Montana’s Medicaid expansion program, setting the stage for what is anticipated to be the most significant health care debate of the 2025 Montana Legislature. In recent interviews, legislative leaders predicted a vigorous debate over keeping the Medicaid expansion program, which…
Indiana State Senator Moves To Scrap Hospital Monopoly Law He Helped Create
On the heels of a scuttled hospital merger between rivals in Terre Haute, Indiana, a state senator introduced a bill that would forbid similar mergers in the future. Last year, nonprofit Union Health tried to acquire the only other acute care hospital in Vigo County by leveraging a state law it helped create that allows…
You, Me, and Our Microbiome
By KIM BELLARD You may have heard about the microbiome, that collection of microorganisms that fill the world around, and in, us. You may have had some digestive tract issues after a round of antibiotics wreaked havoc with your gut microbiome. You may have read about the rafts of research that are making it clearer…
When should we privatize government industries?
Tyler Cowen is an economist from George Washington University and a libertarian. Thus, you would expect his answer to this question would be ‘always’. In a recent Bloomberg article discussing whether to privatize government assets (e.g., USPS), he makes a more nuanced argument. First, for consumer goods, it is nearly always good to privatize. Cowen…