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The evolution of patient-matched medical devices represents more than just innovation in manufacturing and design. It marks a shift in clinical philosophy. Instead of shaping patients to fit implants, clinicians and device developers are harnessing technology to shape treatments around the individual. The post How Recent Changes in ‘Patient-Matched’ Technology Are Reshaping the Future of…

The phenomenon of taking five or more medicines at the same time has become so common that it now has its own term – polypharmacy – and there is no doubt that it increases the risk of dizziness, confusion, and loss of balance. The post Too Many Prescriptions, Too Many Fatal Falls appeared first on…

As patients take to social media, in all its ungated glory and promotion of misinformation, how can they be certain that what they are getting is accurate? What voices can they trust? The post Patients are Turning to HCP Influencers in the Age of AI and Misinformation appeared first on MedCity News.

Midstream Health is taking a bit of a different approach to healthcare AI by focusing on reducing hospitals’ costs rather than boosting their revenue. The startup uses AI to identify savings opportunities across fragmented spending data, which helps health systems like Mount Sinai and CommonSpirit quickly improve their purchasing decisions. The post Why Some Hospitals…

The World Health Organization has prequalified Coartem Baby, the first and only antimalarial for babies. Novartis developed this combination drug in partnership with Medicines for Malaria Venture. The post Novartis Antimalarial Clears Key WHO Review to Get the Combo Drug to Babies appeared first on MedCity News.

The American Medical Association is urging Congress to add safeguards for AI mental health chatbots amid safety concerns, while noting their potential to expand access. The post AMA Calls on Congress to Improve Safeguards for AI Mental Health Chatbots appeared first on MedCity News.

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.

Now is the time to solve the industry’s identity crisis, and it can only be done through a combination of phishing-resistant and adaptive MFA, fine-grained access control, and standards-based interoperability. The post Healthcare’s Identity Crisis: Why A Single Prescription Requires Multiple Logins appeared first on MedCity News.

While other areas of healthcare have been star-struck by sophisticated AI and massive infrastructure investments, safety net entities have found that the answer is much simpler. Better managing chronic conditions across populations simply requires the right connection at the right time.  The post The Quiet Revolution Comes Full Circle: How CMS ACCESS Validates Safety-Net Innovation…