A Perfect Storm is Brewing Within the U.S. Healthcare Workforce: Public Policy, Data, and AI Will Help Us Weather It
Weathering the storm will require a bold, multi-pronged approach encompassing legislative action and a data-informed…
A Perfect Storm is Brewing Within the U.S. Healthcare Workforce: Public Policy, Data, and AI Will Help Us Weather It
Weathering the storm will require a bold, multi-pronged approach encompassing legislative action and a data-informed approach that leverages AI technology to plan, recruit, and realign more efficient care models. The post A Perfect Storm is Brewing Within the U.S. Healthcare Workforce: Public Policy, Data, and AI Will Help Us Weather It appeared first on MedCity…
Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare.
Along with the occasional aches and pains, growing older can bring surprise setbacks and serious diseases. Longtime relationships with doctors people trust often make even bad news more tolerable. Losing that support — especially during a health crisis — can be terrifying. That’s why little-known federal requirements are supposed to protect people with privately run…
Waning Immunity and Falling Vaccination Rates Fuel Pertussis Outbreaks
Rates of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are surging in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon, and other states and localities across the country. The outbreaks are fueled by falling vaccination rates, fading immunity, and delays in public health tracking systems, according to interviews with state and federal health officials. Babies too young to be fully…
How will new H-1B fees impact rural hospitals?
On September 19, 2025, an executive order increased the fee for new H-1B petitions from approximately $3500 to $100 000 per applicant. How is this policy likely to impact the healthcare workforce in the U.S.? A paper by Liu et al. (2025) uses Department of Labor data on certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) supporting H-1B visas…
Bayer Lung Cancer Drug Lands Speedy FDA Nod to Stay Competitive With a Boehringer Ingelheim Med
The accelerated FDA approval of Bayer’s Hyrnuo covers treatment of advanced cases of non-small cell lung cancer with HER2 mutations. It will compete against an HER2-targeting Boehringer Ingelheim pill approved in August. The post Bayer Lung Cancer Drug Lands Speedy FDA Nod to Stay Competitive With a Boehringer Ingelheim Med appeared first on MedCity News.
Millie Introduces AI Solution for Maternity Care
Millie has launched Maia, an AI tool that answers routine questions about maternity care, helps with appointments and provides reminders. The post Millie Introduces AI Solution for Maternity Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Function Health Hits $2.5B Valuation With $298M Series B
Function Health raised a $298 million Series B round, pushing its valuation into unicorn territory at $2.5 billion. The Austin-based startup offers subscribers access to more than 160 lab tests, as well as imaging. The post Function Health Hits $2.5B Valuation With $298M Series B appeared first on MedCity News.
Nabla — It’s been a rocketship
I met the Nabla management team two years ago. Two years later they have ridden the wave of AI scribing to be one of the leaders in the field. At HLTH this year, I caught up with CEO Alex Lebrun and COO Delphine Groll to check in on their growth (150 customers and 100K users)…
Help Us Investigate Medical Care for Gunshot Wounds
KFF Health News and The Trace are teaming up to take a deep look at how insurance status affects treatment for gunshot wounds. We’re looking for survivors, their friends and family, or family members of people who suffered complications or died from gunshot wounds after leaving the hospital. We want to hear about medical treatment,…
Building Supply Chain Resilience in the Face of Tariffs and Disruption
The reality is that tariffs are only the latest disruption in a long line of constant volatility throughout the healthcare supply chain. Here are five ways to build resilience amid tariffs and before the next disruption strikes. The post Building Supply Chain Resilience in the Face of Tariffs and Disruption appeared first on MedCity News.
