McLeod Health CMIO on Choosing, Measuring ROI of Ambient AI Solution
Bryon Frost, M.D., CMIO of South Carolina-based hospital system, says shifting to utilization-based pricing from a subscription model was the game-changer to unlock ROI
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J&J Gene Therapy for Rare, Progressive Vision-Loss Disorder Fails Phase 3 Test
Johnson & Johnson’s gene therapy for X-linked retinal pigmentosa did not meet the main vision goal of a pivotal study. J&J secured full rights to the program from gene therapy biotech MeiraGtx in 2023. The post J&J Gene Therapy for Rare, Progressive Vision-Loss Disorder Fails Phase 3 Test appeared first on MedCity News.
More Than Meets the Eye: Using Eye Movements in Drug Development for Neurodegenerative Diseases
We urgently need biomarkers that are sensitive, objective, and practical. Eye-movement measures are ready to fill this gap, not as distant innovations, but as tools available today. The post More Than Meets the Eye: Using Eye Movements in Drug Development for Neurodegenerative Diseases appeared first on MedCity News.
In Chronic Pain, This Teenager ‘Could Barely Do Anything.’ Insurer Wouldn’t Cover Surgery.
When Preston Nafz was 12, he asked his dad for permission to play lacrosse. “First practice, he came back, he said, ‘Dad, I love it,’” recalled his father, Lothar Nafz, of Hoover, Alabama. “He lives for lacrosse.” But years of youth sports took a toll on Preston’s body. By the time the teenager limped off…
How America Lost Control of the Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic
Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and udders slack. But the scale of the farmers’ efforts to treat the sick cows stunned…
Keeping Honest in Healthcare: Engineering Accountability into AI
When AI is honest and acts as a connector in healthcare workflows, clinician time is freed up, accuracy is ensured, and revenue is protected. The post Keeping Honest in Healthcare: Engineering Accountability into AI appeared first on MedCity News.
Humana Faces Challenges as Medicare Advantage Enrollment Slightly Declines for 2026
US health insurers reduce Medicare Advantage operations in 2026
Readers Sound Off on NIH Staff Cuts, Work Requirements, and More
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. ‘The Federal Government’s Loss Is the County’s Gain’ I wanted to thank Rachana Pradhan and Katheryn Houghton for their coverage of the loss of staff at the National Institutes of Health…
Cybersecurity Threats Continue to Rise for Healthcare Organizations, Research Shows
The vast majority of healthcare organizations have spotted a cyberattack and suffered financial consequences as a result in the past 12 months, according to new research. A separate report also found that overall cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have risen by 32% year-over-year. The post Cybersecurity Threats Continue to Rise for Healthcare Organizations, Research Shows appeared…
At HIMSS25, Thinking About AI and Its Impact on Frontline Clinicians
A panel of clinician and other leaders looked at issues around clinician engagement in AI