The American Heart Association’s venture arm invested in Auxira Health, a startup that embeds virtual clinical teams into cardiology practices to reduce physician burnout and expand patient access. By handling routine tasks like follow-up visits and medication refills, Auxira gives cardiologists the opportunity to focus on complex care without adding full-time staff. The post American…
As scientists and researchers figure out the right balance of GLP-1 to glucagon ratio and a better drug delivery method, we are beginning to turn the page for the many individuals suffering from obesity. The post Turning the Page for Obesity Therapies — Addressing Tolerability and Delivery appeared first on MedCity News.
If healthcare leaders hope to demonstrate ROI on AI investments, reduce clinician burnout, and meet compliance requirements, they must first ensure the integrity of their clinical data. The post How to Take Out the Data Garbage and Create AI Gold appeared first on MedCity News.
A new survey from Mercer found that 51% of large employers said they are likely or very likely to make health benefit changes that would shift more costs to employees. The post Employers Will Likely Reduce Health Benefits in 2026, New Mercer Survey Reveals appeared first on MedCity News.
Most patients are open to the use of AI in healthcare — as long as it enhances, rather than replaces, human interaction, according to new research. It also showed that patients want transparency about how AI is used. The post Most Patients Want AI in Healthcare — If It Means More Time with Their Doctor…
Sarepta’s Elevidys will remain on the market with a black box warning. But this gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy still faces commercial headwinds and analysts say the company has work to do to win over patients and investors. The post Sarepta Slashes Staff, Maps Path Forward for Gene Therapy and Narrower Pipeline appeared first…
[Sponsored] A report by Paubox maintains that many compliance failures are caused by false assumptions rather than negligence. The post 5 Email Security Misconceptions That Put Healthcare Organizations at Risk appeared first on MedCity News.
Without systemic redesign, these efforts risk reinforcing the same pain points that made prior authorization a flashpoint for payers and providers. The post CMS and AHIP Isn’t the Finish Line: It’s the Starting Gun for Prior Auth Innovation appeared first on MedCity News.
While this kind of innovation and change can be challenging and is often a significant investment, it represents a powerful combination that can benefit individuals, healthcare professionals, and laboratories. The post Two Imperatives for the Future of Diagnostics: Adaptability and Digitalization to Unlock the Potential of AI appeared first on MedCity News.
Fourteen investors have committed to offering office hours at the HW Venture Center in July and August. The post Health Wildcatters Launches HW Venture Center to Foster Investor-Startup Matchmaking appeared first on MedCity News.