Dexcom recently became the first medical device company to embed generative AI into a continuous glucose monitor. Adding generative AI to the company’s Stelo glucose monitor will give users more personalized recommendations about how to improve their metabolic health, said Dexcom COO Jake Leach. The post Dexcom Adds Generative AI Platform to Its Over-the-Counter CGM…
Improving the identification and validation of disease-specific drug targets in a cell-type and patient-specific manner early on will not only reduce the failure rate and cost that is so inherent in current drug development processes but also allow the development of more effective precision medicines, improving patient outcomes. The post The Future of Drug Discovery…
The transition to hybrid measures in 2024 has been more than just a regulatory requirement — it’s been a catalyst for meaningful change in how we approach quality reporting. Here are five critical insights that can help healthcare organizations comply with requirements and excel in their quality reporting journey. The post 5 Critical Lessons from…
HLTH, scheduled for October 20-23 in Las Vegas, spotlights individuals across the healthcare ecosystem from high-powered executives such as the head of health technology at tech and social media giant Meta to Lenny Kravitz, who will talk about health equity. Here’s a preview of who will be speaking at HLTH, what they’ll be talking about,…
The U.S. workforce does not need to be in a position where they must choose between their careers and caring for their families. If sufficient balance between work and caregiving is not achieved, caregivers face the risk of becoming patients themselves. The post It’s Time for Employers and Policymakers to Step Up for Caregivers appeared…
The growing shift from inpatient to outpatient care continues. The U.S. ambulatory services market was estimated at USD 289.5 billion in 2023and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.38% from 2024 to 2030. ADeloitte study notes that the gap between inpatient and outpatient revenue has been closing for two decades. But what’s driving…
The goal of the Two-Midnight Rule, originally introduced under traditional Medicare Part A, was to reduce hospital admissions and to ensure the appropriate use of inpatient versus outpatient observation status. Here are some challenges and best practices. The post Navigating Medicare Advantage Compliance One Year After the Two-Midnight Rule appeared first on MedCity News.
A very small percentage of health outcomes are tied to direct healthcare activities. The non-medical factors, conditions in which people are born, grow, live, and work in, more often than not, impact health outcomes more than the clinical care they receive. The post A Reality Check on SDOH: Challenges We Can’t Ignore appeared first on…
We now have the ability to diagnose and treat with data-driven insights and deliver measurable outcomes. It’s on us as providers to ensure that we are consistently adopting the latest, proven technology and treatment modalities that can benefit our patients. The post The Keys to Better Mental Healthcare in 2025? Precision, Personalization, and Progress appeared…
it is essential that more individuals receive high-quality, evidence-based primary care. While government agencies are working towards this objective, significant efforts can also be made at the community level and by independent primary care providers. The post 4 Ways to Help Vulnerable Patients Engage with Primary Care appeared first on MedCity News.