Athenahealth CMO Nele Jessel, M.D., on How Ambulatory Clinicians Are Adopting AI Tools
EHR vendor exec discusses national survey of practices in which 62% of clinicians and practice managers reported using four or more AI-enabled tools
January 2026
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Neuroscience Biotech Alkermes Sees Narcolepsy R&D as Launchpad for a Range of New Fatigue Therapies
Alkermes is chasing Takeda Pharmaceutical, whose orexin receptor-targeting pill is on track to become first in a new class of narcolepsy medicines. Blair Jackson, chief operating officer of the neuroscience biotech, says Alkermes’s drug offers advantages and also paves the way to bring orexin agonism to other indications. The post Neuroscience Biotech Alkermes Sees Narcolepsy…
Zarminali Pediatrics Lands $110M to Reshape Pediatric Care
Zarminali’s Series A round was led by Healthier Capital and included participation from General Catalyst and K2 HealthVentures. The post Zarminali Pediatrics Lands $110M to Reshape Pediatric Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Estados Unidos podría perder su estatus de país libre de sarampión
Luego de un año de brotes continuos de sarampión que han enfermado a más de 2.400 personas, Estados Unidos está a punto de perder su estatus como país libre de sarampión. Sin embargo, el recién nombrado subdirector principal de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés),…
Dems See Opportunities in Republican Embrace of MAHA Movement
There’s a lot going on in Washington right now. While President Donald Trump has been grabbing for Greenland, he’s also talked in the White House about health policy — whether it’s the Rural Health Transformation Program, ways to address the nation’s spiraling health costs, or an effort to promote whole milk in schools. At the same time, congressional Republicans are eyeing health issues from the “Make America Healthy Again” perspective, hoping it will provide a boost in the midterm elections. Here’s why. …
Healthcare’s Paper Check Problem
By adopting a modern digital payment solution, payers can streamline operations, improve provider relationships and reduce fraud exposure. Most importantly, they gain a flexible, scalable foundation built to meet today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges. The post Healthcare’s Paper Check Problem appeared first on MedCity News.
Top-Rated Direct-Access Physical Therapy Clinics in Chicago
[Sponsored] For health care leaders and innovators, direct-access physical therapy presents an opportunity. The post Top-Rated Direct-Access Physical Therapy Clinics in Chicago appeared first on MedCity News.
Five Collaboration Trends That Shaped Healthcare AI in 2025
Relationships between health systems, non profits, universities and public agencies are not new. The difference here is a nuance, the structure of the relationships are what stands out in these collaborations. The post Five Collaboration Trends That Shaped Healthcare AI in 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.
Medicaid and Upcoming State Budget Debates
This brief describes current state fiscal conditions as states begin fiscal year 2027 budget debates and highlights key areas to watch for Medicaid policy changes as states respond to fiscal challenges and the 2025 reconciliation law.
Medicaid: What to Watch in 2026
In this brief on Medicaid issues to watch for 2026, KFF explores how state fiscal pressures are likely to converge with the implementation of the 2025 reconciliation law to affect Medicaid coverage, financing, and access to care over the next year, especially leading up to the midterm elections.