Five technology companies have launched dedicated consumer-facing AI health tools so far in 2026, reflecting though questions about AI’s reliability remain. And a decades-old WHO classification has been misrepresented online to suggest that hormonal birth control pills were recently found to cause cancer.
Transportation is a vital part of the care journey, and if we are serious about improving outcomes, reducing missed appointments, and supporting healthier members, we have to be honest about where friction still exists and focus on removing it. The post Driving Outcomes with a Digital Transportation Infrastructure appeared first on MedCity News.
Kai Romero is Head of Clinical Success at Evidently. The company is one of many that are using AI to dive into the EMR and extract data to deliver it to clinicians. It works to get really great information from the EMR to various flavors of clinicians in a fast and innovative way. Kai leads…
Awareness of autism has grown, but we need to move beyond this into understanding and acceptance. Real progress depends on how we translate understanding into action — training more professionals, funding adult services, and redesigning workplaces and communities so autistic individuals can flourish throughout their lifespan. The post Late-in-Life Autism Diagnosis: Why Adults Still Face…
That is the question asked in a new paper by Enright, et al. (2025). The authors use the Tufts Medical Center Specialty Drug Evidence and Coverage (SPEC) database current as of August 2023. This database contains publicly available specialty pharmacy coverage decisions as issued by 18 large US commercial health plans, which—collectively—cover 200m people (i.e.,…
The proposed rule includes unannounced site visits, revocations of non-compliant hospices, and a new icon on Medicare.gov to flag providers not meeting quality reporting standards
Healthcare technology has shifted from a back-office function to a strategic imperative. This evolution presents a powerful opportunity to redefine organizations’ futures. The post A CIO’s Guide to Scalable Patient Data Management appeared first on MedCity News.
This technological shift not only boosts efficiency and profitability for pharmaceutical companies but also speeds up the delivery of innovative therapies to patients. The post Overcoming Pharma’s Major Pain Points and Pitfalls With AI appeared first on MedCity News.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space heaters. In both instances, her energy bills reached hundreds of dollars a month. “Sometimes I…
Empathy Health’s $7.6 million round was led by HealthX Ventures and included participation from Nina Capital, Ikigai Healthcare Funds, American Heart Association Ventures, Suncoast Ventures, Cortado Ventures and Wilson Sonsini Investment Company. The post Relapses Don’t ‘Happen in Clinics’: Empathy Health Technologies Secures $7.6M for Sobriety App appeared first on MedCity News.