Cadence raised $100 million in Series C funding to scale its AI-powered chronic care platform, which monitors patients at home and adjusts their medications in real time.The startup, now valued at $1.23 billion, partners with health systems to treat patients with heart failure, hypertension and diabetes. The post Cadence Rakes In $100M to Automate Chronic…
Arrangement will include integrating Kaiser physicians and employees into CommonSpirit hospitals to care for Kaiser members
Local health department staffing grew by about 19% from 2019 to 2022, according to a report from the National Association of County and City Health Officials that studied 2,512 of the nation’s roughly 3,300 local departments. But those jobs, and the safety net they provide for the people in the communities served, are vulnerable as…
Drugs will be directly available to consumers through a website operated by the federal government
Amid the Trump administration’s focus on lowering prescription drug costs, including its new TrumpRx website, KFF’s Health Tracking Poll finds that most Americans (59%) are worried about affording prescription drugs and support more regulation of prescription drug pricing (72%). Looking ahead to the 2026 midterm elections, the Democratic party currently holds the advantage when it…
A conversation with David Bardan, the general manager of the healthcare business at Clear, shows how the company is bringing its expertise to counter cybersecurity threats in the healthcare industry. The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: Being Clear About Cybersecurity appeared first on MedCity News.
This Monitor covers how fears about fluoride as a neurotoxin are impacting public health and how trust in food safety is eroding following the USDA’s disbandment of two food safety panels. It also discusses approaches to addressing false information and the accuracy of AI chatbots compared to search engines.
When staff are overextended and patients face delays or abandon care, the issue is no longer a narrow administrative burden. It becomes a business, financial, and access challenge that demands a different operating model. The post Prior Authorization Is Draining Revenue: Why Automation Has Become a Strategic Imperative appeared first on MedCity News.
Early diagnosis through blood tests buys invaluable time – for patients and their families to plan, seek support, make informed decisions about their difficult care journey and, perhaps most importantly, be together. The post Why We Urgently Need More Widely Available Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease appeared first on MedCity News.
Crothall’s Environmental Services (EVS) and Patient Transport teams have received the University of Chicago Medicine (UChicago Medicine) Supplier Community Impact Award for their commitment to creating opportunities and making a difference in the local community. The recognition reflects the teams’ impact both inside and outside the hospital. Inclusive hiring practices, associate development, and driving sustainability…