New research shows that while health systems are pouring money into AI tools, most are still struggling to use the technology to meaningfully engage patients. Moving beyond generic outreach to “N-of-1 personalization” could be key to closing engagement gaps and improving patient outcomes at scale, said Amy Bucher, chief behavioral officer at Lirio. The post…
Beyond weight reduction and long-term maintenance of weight loss, the FDA decision for oral Wegovy covers use of the once-daily pill for reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events. Novo Nordisk expects the Wegovy tablet will launch in early January. The post Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Pill Becomes First FDA-Approved Oral GLP-1 Drug for Weight Loss…
We should never wait for tragedies to force a conversation around clear governance and accountability. Oversight has to evolve alongside innovation to protect people before harm occurs. The post When Innovation Outpaces Oversight: Lessons from IV Spas to AI appeared first on MedCity News.
What many organizations haven’t yet connected is how security decisions ripple through their entire financial picture, from recruitment to retention to operational efficiency. The post The Staffing Crisis Security Teams Aren’t Talking About: When Safety Concerns Drive Healthcare Worker Exodus appeared first on MedCity News.
Deloitte’s 2026 Healthcare Outlook shows that while more than two-thirds of U.S. healthcare leaders expect to outperform competitors, rising policy uncertainty is pushing greater focus on digital care, AI and partnerships. The post Deloitte’s 2026 Healthcare Outlook: Key Findings on Confidence, Digital Health, AI and Partnerships appeared first on MedCity News.
The American Heart Association is backing an AI startup aimed at improving detection of hard-to-diagnose conditions like cardiac amyloidosis and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The company, named Ultromics, offers a platform that analyzes routine echocardiograms to help clinicians catch disease earlier, particularly for women who are more likely to be missed. The…
[Sponsored] Reviewing Brookline’s mental health landscape shows one provider delivers the most complete, accessible and affordable partial hospitalization program — Bournewood Health Systems leads the way. The post 5 Places to Find Affordable Partial Hospitalization Programs in Brookline appeared first on MedCity News.
Cytokinetics drug Myqorzo won FDA approval for treating obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or oHCM. Compared to Bristol Myers Squibb’s projected blockbuster drug Camzyos, the Cytokinetics daily pill has less restrictive safety and monitoring requirements, giving it a competitive advantage, according to analysts. The post FDA Approval Puts New Cytokinetics Heart Drug in Competition With Fast-Growing BMS…
The leaders who will thrive are those who can see both sides of every equation: mission and margin, empathy and efficiency, innovation and trust. They’re the ones building organizations that don’t just survive policy shifts and economic pressure, but use them as catalysts for progress. The post We Gathered 50 Healthcare Financial Leaders. Here’s What…
AI transforms incident data with the ability to analyze large volumes of reports, surface patterns and highlight problem areas. These insights allow hospital leaders to not only identify trends but also anticipate risks and take more targeted steps to improve patient safety. The post Checking The Blind Spots: How AI-Driven Safety Reporting Can Make The…