Walgreens has completed its sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners, raising concerns that the deal could lead to widespread store closures, layoffs and reduced access to healthcare in vulnerable communities. The post What’s Next for Walgreens Following its Private Equity Sale? appeared first on MedCity News.
The industry needs smart conversations that challenge assumptions and invite the full spectrum of voices to the table to ensure technology evolves in a way that’s not only clinically sound, but ethically aligned with what patients and providers need most. The post The Future of Surgery: Bridging Innovation and Collaboration appeared first on MedCity News.
Philips is showcasing its partnerships and new products at RSNA 2024, including an expanded collaboration with AWS and a CT scanner that the company said uses up to 80% less radiation than traditional systems. The post 3 Innovations Philips Is Showcasing at RSNA 2024 appeared first on MedCity News.
Hasta hace unos años, cualquier indicio de piojos solía ser suficiente para que mandaran al estudiante de vuelta a casa. Recién se le permitía regresar a la escuela cuando tenía la cabeza libre de bichitos. Pero las normas de “cero liendres” fueron reemplazadas por otras de “no exclusión”, que priorizan la asistencia a clase por…
As a postpartum doula, Dawn Oliver does her best work in the middle of the night. During a typical shift, she shows up at her clients’ home at 10 p.m. She answers questions they may have about basic infant care and keeps an eye out for signs of postpartum depression. After bedtime, she may feed…
Some of the most powerful scenes aren’t the dramatic saves, but the quiet moments when clinicians connect with patients amid the chaos. Healthcare teams deserve access systems that allow for more of those moments. The post What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right About Emergency Medicine — and What It Reveals About Healthcare IT appeared first on…
“Breaking news: The Trump administration just announced that Medicare will stop covering telehealth starting April 1. … We need to stand up to these Medicare cuts.” Rep. Ro. Khanna (D-Calif.), in a TikTok video posted Feb. 20, 2025 Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) posted a Tiktok video on Feb. 20 saying he had “breaking news” about…
Millie has launched Maia, an AI tool that answers routine questions about maternity care, helps with appointments and provides reminders. The post Millie Introduces AI Solution for Maternity Care appeared first on MedCity News.
A Massachusetts regulator is warning that CVS and Mass General Brigham’s proposed MinuteClinic partnership could drive up healthcare spending by at least $40 million annually, largely through steering patients into a higher-priced system. Experts said the deal might improve convenience for some patients but is unlikely to meaningfully expand access — and could ultimately strengthen…
En diciembre, Carlos llegó a una oficina del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en Nuevo Mexico creyendo que estaba a un paso de reunirse con sus hijos. En ese momento, su hijo de 14 años y su hija de 16 llevaban casi un año en un albergue federal en Texas después de…