AI built on transparent, causal reasoning, systems that ground every output in validated biological mechanisms, show the pathway behind each recommendation, and cite their sources is what makes the difference between a tool that erodes clinical trust and one that rebuilds it. The post Why Generative AI Isn’t Enough: The Case for Causal Reasoning in…
As hundreds of rural hospitals face the risk of closure, healthcare leaders warn that the fallout extends far beyond patient outcomes. During a panel at ViVE in Los Angeles, healthcare leaders outlined how access to care underpins the economic stability of rural America. The post The Rural Care Crisis Is an Economic Issue, Not Just…
Project Bread CEO Erin McAleer describes learnings as MassHealth’s Health-Related Social Needs program moves from pilot to broader roll-out
We don’t have a shortage of willing patients — instead we have a shortage of scalable ways to identify and engage them responsibly. AI, used meaningfully offers a reliable path forward. The post AI Won’t Replace Clinical Trial Teams, But It Fixes the Bottlenecks That Keep Patients Out appeared first on MedCity News.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson anticipates that California’s sprawling Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, may need to be dialed back after Gov. Gavin Newsom releases his latest budget, which could reflect a multibillion-dollar deficit. Even so, the physician-turned-lawmaker, who was elected to the state Senate in November, says her priorities as chair…
Privacy Officer John Nocito describes his three-person team’s use of technology and disciplined processes to investigate potential cases of inappropriate access by employees
Partner health systems say commercially available oncology decision tool supports precise, evidence-based, and standardized care delivery at scale
With an initial focus on behavioral health, up to 15 cooperatives will use the funding to build their capacity to implement patient-centered, evidence-based healthcare delivery improvements
[Sponsored] A new white paper from LiveWorld highlights how AI tools for healthcare marketers fall short and what’s needed for more effective marketing strategies. The post How Human-Led AI Improves Healthcare Marketing Intelligence appeared first on MedCity News.
Saniona’s drug candidate could expand Jazz Pharmaceuticals portfolio in epilepsy. But this preclinical small molecule will need to show advantages in safety and efficacy to compete with Biohaven Pharmaceuticals and Xenon Pharmaceuticals, each with clinical-stage drugs that hit the same epilepsy target. The post Jazz Pharma Broadens Its Prospects in Epilepsy With Deal for Selective…