U.S. Newborn Syphilis Cases Rise for 12th Consecutive Year Despite Overall STI Decline
CDC report finds that cases of newborn syphilis increased by nearly 2 percent compared to 2023
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Mass General Brigham Spins Out Generative AI Startup
Mass General Brigham spun out a new company offering a generative AI platform that can rapidly interpret both structured and unstructured clinical data. Right now, the tool’s primary application is to accelerate and improve the accuracy of patient screening for clinical trials. The post Mass General Brigham Spins Out Generative AI Startup appeared first on…
Food is Medicine?
Everyone knows that eating healthy is good for your health. But should we think of food as a type of medicine? A paper by Ridberg et al. (2025) examines public perceptions of different interventions to get people to eat better to improve their health. Health systems are increasingly deploying Food Is Medicine interventions, which incorporate…
Why Semantic Interoperability is the Key to Meaningful Data Sharing in Healthcare
Anyone working in health IT knows that exchanging data isn’t the same as understanding it. The next evolution in interoperability is ensuring that data carries meaning as it traverses the ecosystem. The post Why Semantic Interoperability is the Key to Meaningful Data Sharing in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
MedCity Pivot Podcast: A Conversation With AliveCor’s Priya Abani
In this episode of the MedCity Pivot Podcast, CEO Priya Abani talks about the evolution of AliveCor, one of the earliest digital health companies. The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: A Conversation With AliveCor’s Priya Abani appeared first on MedCity News.
The 6 Most Affordable Workflow Optimization Tools for Radiology
[Sponsored] Radiologists today face a surge in imaging volume and pressure to produce fast, accurate reports. Workflow optimization is about delivering the right results at the right time with less friction. The post The 6 Most Affordable Workflow Optimization Tools for Radiology appeared first on MedCity News.
Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink
On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from one patient’s home to the next, seeing eight in all. Pregnant with her second child, she schleps a backpack instead of a traditional black bag to carry a laptop and essential medical supplies — stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and pulse oximeter. Forget…
Why AI Won’t Replace Human Psychotherapists
Despite AI’s growing ability to simulate empathy and even outperform humans in some areas of emotional awareness, can it truly replace human therapists and take the burden off the mental health care system? The post Why AI Won’t Replace Human Psychotherapists appeared first on MedCity News.
How patient self-service improves patient access
Self-service patient access is a growing trend that’s here to stay. Tech-savvy patients want to see their doctor faster and don’t want to jump through complicated hoops to schedule an appointment, complete their registration paperwork or pay their medical bills. Opening the digital front door must be a priority for providers who want to keep…
Essentia Health Joins Ranks of Health Systems Ending MA Contracts
“Like many other health systems, we have been re-evaluating our participation in Medicare Advantage plans that place added strain on our patients by too often denying or delaying their care,” said Cathy Cantor, M.D., M.B.A., Essentia’s chief medical officer for population health