What are FDA’s Guiding Principles of Good AI Practice in Drug Development?

Here they are: Human-centric by design. The development and use of AI technologies align with ethical and human-centric values.Risk-based approach. The development and use of AI technologies follow a risk-based approach with proportionate validation, risk mitigation, and oversight based on the context of use and determined model risk.Adherence to standards. AI technologies adhere to relevant…

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White House Releases FY26 Budget Request

On May 2, 2025, the White House released preliminary details of its FY26 budget request, including funding for global health activities at the State Department, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Fogarty International Center (FIC) at National Institutes of Health (NIH). While funding amounts for most…More

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Denial prevention: Why manage denials when you can prevent them?

The denial challenge is getting tougher. In Experian Health’s latest State of Claims 2024 survey, almost three-quarters of healthcare administrators agree that claim denials are increasing. The majority also agree that difficulties with claims—like reimbursement times, errors, and payer policy changes—are becoming more common. It’s no surprise that denial prevention is a priority for 84% of respondents….

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Fair Warning: There Won’t Be Fair Warnings

By KIM BELLARD Perhaps you are the kind of person who acts as though that the food in the grocery store somehow magically appears, with no supply chain vulnerabilities along the way. You trust that the water that you drink and the air you breathe are just fine, with no worries about what might have…

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Kennedy Takes Aim at Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been implementing an anti-vaccine strategy that includes targeting a federal program that pays money to patients injured by immunizations, people familiar with the planning told KFF Health News.  The plan involves expanding the types of injuries eligible for compensation, potentially overwhelming the fund with claims…

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