Accuracy, completeness, and efficiency all matter when benchmarking a successful AI platform. But there’s another metric that’s often overlooked: the minutes of eye contact returned to the exam room. The post The Multimodal Explosion: Why 2026 Breaks the AI Paradigm appeared first on MedCity News.
A common mechanism for reversing metabolic disease in some patients seems to be the sustained flattening of the hills and valleys of glucose and insulin. The post Why Metabolic Health Is a Common Thread Across Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Some Cancer appeared first on MedCity News.
April has seen a slew of executive hires, promotions and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For instance, Aledade, Humana and Zimmer Biomet named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Novo Nordisk and UnityPoint Health. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs…
Tennessee lawmakers recently passed a bill banning PBMs from owning pharmacies in the state, though like a similar Arkansas law, it is expected to face legal challenges if enacted. The post Will Tennessee’s PBM Bill Face the Same Fate as Arkansas’ Law? appeared first on MedCity News.
In this episode, we’re joined by Meghan Doyle, CEO of Partum Health. We discuss the company’s new partnership that offers 24/7 access to doula support at University of Chicago Medicine Family Birth Center – Hyde Park. The post MedCity FemFwd: Inside Partum Health’s Partnership with UChicago Medicine appeared first on MedCity News.
Avalayn Pharma found strong investor interest in its inhalable drugs in development for two types of pulmonary fibrosis, enabling the company to upsize its IPO. Data from two mid-stage studies are expected in 2027. The post Avalyn Pharma Takes a Breath to Raise $300M in IPO Cash for Lung Drug Trials appeared first on MedCity…
Despite genuine efforts across the industry to reduce protocol complexity, the trend line hasn’t budged. The reasons are partly scientific and operational. And they’re also deeply human. The post Why Protocol Complexity Keeps Increasing – and How to Fix It appeared first on MedCity News.
Technology alone is not the answer to the capacity crisis facing healthcare. But when thoughtfully integrated into care delivery operations, digital tools can help healthcare organizations rebalance workloads and stabilize patient access. The post Repurpose, Don’t Replace: Three Ways Digital Agents Are Improving Phone Access appeared first on MedCity News.
Benefits leaders have become increasingly sophisticated in managing pharmacy spend and high-cost claims. MSK deserves similar strategic attention – not only because it is expensive, but because it is largely preventable. The post Musculoskeletal Disorders Are Draining Employer Health Budgets — The Workplace Itself May Be the Cause appeared first on MedCity News.
The first major update to HIPAA in more than a decade will eliminate the distinction between “required” and “addressable” safeguards, making key cybersecurity and physical security measures mandatory for all healthcare providers. This shift will expose gaps in hospitals’ fragmented security systems, though, according to Kumar Sokka, CEO of cybersecurity platform Acre Security. The post…