Employers expect healthcare costs to rise by a median of 9% in 2026, according to a survey by the Business Group on Health. Pharmacy expenses are a key driver. The post Survey: Employers Expect Healthcare Costs to Increase by 9% in 2026, Driven by GLP-1s and Cancer Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Viking Therapeutics’ obesity pill met weight reduction goals of its Phase 2 test, but gastrointestinal side effects led to high discontinuation rates. Even so, analysts see potential for a lower dose of the Viking drug as a maintenance therapy. The post Side Effects Make Viking’s Oral Obesity Drug a Tough Pill for Investors to Swallow…
By unlocking the benefits of AI in healthcare, the industry can stabilize the unbalanced supply and demand caused by limited resources and aging global populations. The post Bridging the Gap: AI Agents Address Healthcare’s Supply and Demand Challenges appeared first on MedCity News.
Interoperability offers the potential to improve the quality of care by providing more comprehensive, accurate health information to doctors and other providers, to patients and their caregivers, as well as to healthcare payers, and others with a valid need. The post How Improved Interoperability Drives Greater Health Equity appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Meevo offers an all-in-one solution for managing salon and spa employees. From scheduling and time tracking to payroll and promotions, Meevo streamlines operations and supports growth. The post Simplify Salon & Spa Employee Management with Meevo’s Comprehensive Software appeared first on MedCity News.
As healthcare organizations experiment with AI, they’re learning more about the technology as they generate evidence that these tools improve efficiency and reduce costs. The post To Be or Not to Be: Addressing the Challenge of AI-Generated Hallucinations in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
University Hospitals is rolling out a remote patient monitoring program for hypertensive patients using HealthSnap’s platform. The Cleveland-based health system expects to enroll up to 5,000 patients by mid-2026, with plans to expand the program to other chronic conditions in the future. The post University Hospitals Taps HealthSnap to Close Gaps in Hypertension Care appeared…
[Sponsored] Turn complex healthcare data into clear, context-rich insights that drive faster, smarter decisions. The post Transforming Healthcare Through Contextualized, Decision-Ready Insights appeared first on MedCity News.
As manufacturers play an active role in the patients’ healthcare journey, the boundaries between manufacturers and healthcare providers/payers are becoming increasingly blurry. The post It Is Time For The Life Sciences Industry To Rethink Its Relationship with HIPAA appeared first on MedCity News.
On July 17, the option went dead for LGBTQ+ youth to access specialized mental health support from the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said a month earlier that it would no longer “silo” services and would instead “focus on serving all help seekers.” That meant the…