A new WTW survey reveals that over half of employers exceeded their healthcare budgets in 2024 and expect rising costs to continue, prompting a shift toward cost-containment strategies, vendor accountability, AI adoption and alternative plan designs. The post WTW: Half of Employers Exceeded Their Healthcare Budgets in 2024 appeared first on MedCity News.
An Alto drug candidate for major depressive disorder failed to meet primary and secondary goals of a placebo-controlled Phase 2b test. The disappointing result could stymie plans for further tests of the small molecule in PTSD and bipolar depression. The post Alto Neuroscience’s Depression Trial Failure Sends Shares Into Downward Spiral appeared first on MedCity…
At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what your patient mix looks like; your notes can and will be pulled into audits. Waiting until CMS is at your doorstep isn’t a strategy — it’s a risk. Now is the moment to get ahead of it. The post Why Providers Can’t Ignore CMS Audits…
A new report by Fortified Health Security highlights a significant shift in healthcare cybersecurity, with increased frequency of smaller breaches
AI hallucinations may not always be bad, according to a panel of experts at the MedCity INVEST Digital Health conference. Instead, they may let people know when there are gaps in the data. The post AI Hallucinations: What Are They and Are They Always Bad? appeared first on MedCity News.
As OpenAI and Anthropic move deeper into healthcare, experts say AI chatbots are becoming the new front door to medicine. This shift is shaking things up for some health tech startups, redefining the patient-provider relationship, and intensifying debates over safety, privacy and accountability. The post What Does OpenAI and Anthropic’s Healthcare Push Means for the…
There are some areas where point solutions make a lot of sense, such as when they’re focused on a condition without a lot of comorbidities, according to one healthcare expert. The post Is There Still a Place for Point Solutions? One Investor Weighs In appeared first on MedCity News.
When awareness is timely, aligned, and delivered through trusted channels, such as EHR systems or digital media, it strengthens every step of the patient journey, especially understanding potential options such as ground-breaking clinical trials or targeted diagnostic testing. The post Timing Meets Context: Aligning Patients and Providers with AI-Enabled Omnichannel Engagement appeared first on MedCity…
The initiative promotes collaboration among HHS agencies to build a unified AI infrastructure
Innovators who holistically develop their products, studies, and payment strategy with these things in mind will reduce risks, spend less, and reach profitability sooner. The post The Success Triangle: What MedTech Startups Can’t Ignore appeared first on MedCity News.