COO of Mayo Clinic Platform Believes De-identified Data Leads to Loss of Utility for Pharma, Other Third Parties

Mayo Clinic has about 100 petabytes of structured and unstructured EHR data, and about 28 petabytes have been de-identified, but in the Mayo Clinic way. Now that data capability is being combined with institutional expertise to provide a compelling case for pharma companies looking to leverage data, AI and provider expertise in drug development The…

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Steve Brown, CureWise — AI for patients

Steve Brown is a genuine digital health OG. Starting with video games for kids with diabetes he eventually turned Health Hero into one of the first disease management companies. It was used in the VA to manage patients at home with CHF, diabetes and more and eventually sold to Bosch. Steve left health care for…

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Journalists Discuss Fallout of CDC Turmoil and Recap Bitter RFK Senate Hearing

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed recommendations for covid-19 vaccinations for children on NPR’s “Morning Edition” on Aug. 20. Gounder then discussed the infant mortality crisis in Mississippi on CBS News’ “CBS Evening News Plus” on Aug. 22. She also discussed the resignation of top Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials after…

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A Spotlight on Vasectomy

As part of the 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey, a nationally representative sample of 1,191 men ages 18 to 64 were surveyed on a broad range of health issues. This data note highlights their responses to their experiences, knowledge, and perspectives about vasectomy services.

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