Healthcare needs systems that work for providers, for health plans, and most importantly, for patients. And that starts with designing not just for technology, but for the people who depend on it, people who need to trust it will work when it matters most. The post Healthcare IT Isn’t Broken — But How We Design…
Amazon One Medical expanded access to its AI-powered health assistant, allowing anyone on the Amazon website or app to ask medical questions, interpret lab results and connect to care if needed. The chatbot reflects a broader trend of AI becoming a first stop for Americans navigating the healthcare system. The post Amazon One Medical CMO:…
Sanford Health has expanded its virtual care strategy to improve access for rural patients while also supporting better physician training and retention. By combining tech with a new virtual care center, the health system is seeking to deliver more consistent care and address workforce shortages across the Midwest. The post Why Sanford Health Is All-In…
Through a new acquisition, Amino Health will become Capital Rx’s patient-facing care navigation solution called Judi Care. The post Capital Rx Expands Into Care Navigation with Acquisition of Amino Health appeared first on MedCity News.
Providence and Humana launched a new initiative to standardize and streamline data exchange between payers and providers. The program leverages FHIR-based APIs to create a scalable, real-time system that can be replicated across other healthcare organizations nationwide. The post Providence, Humana Launch Initiative to Standardize Payer-Provider Data Sharing appeared first on MedCity News.
For every life lost, the ripple effects continue outward, often creating distinct suicide clusters, which account for as many as 5% of all suicides. Breaking this cycle is essential to preventing thousands of tragedies each year. The post Suicide Is Contagious appeared first on MedCity News.
PepGen is one of several companies vying to bring to market the first treatment for the rare muscle disorder myotonic dystrophy type 1, or DM1. Preliminary Phase 1 data indicate its drug candidate is competitive with others further ahead in development. The post PepGen Drug Shows Signs of Topping Rivals in Rare Muscle Disease With…
About 79% of digital health leaders said their companies are pursuing new investment capital in the next year, according to a recent survey from Summit Health Advisors. The post Top Priorities and Challenges for Digital Health Leaders in 2025: 5 Key Insights appeared first on MedCity News.
More than 16 million Americans are living alone while growing old – an unprecedented number. Yet surprisingly little is known about their experiences. This slice of the older population has significant health issues: Nearly 4 in 10 seniors living alone have vision or hearing loss, difficulty caring for themselves and living independently, problems with cognition,…More
Advanced computing infrastructure will initially support foundation model development for pathomics, drug discovery and precision medicine