‘The Child Is Terrified’: Doctors on the Front Lines of a Measles Comeback Speak Out
This isn’t just a bad year for measles. It looks to be the start of…
‘The Child Is Terrified’: Doctors on the Front Lines of a Measles Comeback Speak Out
This isn’t just a bad year for measles. It looks to be the start of a bad era. Confirmed measles cases just hit a 35-year high, and it’s only July. Together with last year, the number of cases has exceeded the combined total over the previous 25 years. The vast majority of cases stem from…
To Afford Aging in Place, Older Adults Turn to ‘Golden Girls’ Housing
Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with its big backyard and gazebo. “I want to stay here,” she vowed. “And die here.” She might pull that off. In relatively good health, Jennett still drives to lunch with friends, does her own housekeeping and grocery shopping, and plows through a…
Watch: GOP Senator Says Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Safer Drugs — For a Price
President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on imported generic drugs could raise some prices for patients, a key GOP lawmaker on health issues said this week. But he said that’s a potentially worthwhile trade-off to protect the nation’s drug supply. “The national security might be something worth paying for,” Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, chairman of…
CRISPR Biotech Scribe Therapeutics Writes a New Chapter With $129M IPO
Scribe Therapeutics’ IPO will support a pipeline led by a genetic medicine that represses expression of its target gene without making permanent changes. Common chronic cardiometabolic conditions are Scribe’s initial focus as the biotech works to bring genetic medicines beyond rare diseases. The post CRISPR Biotech Scribe Therapeutics Writes a New Chapter With $129M IPO…
Matthew reviews ChatGPT Health
OpenAI just made ChatGPT Health generally available. This is their partnership with B.Well which allows you to bring your data from various EMRs into chatGPT. So I took it for a spin–Matthew Holt
Healthcare Investors Are Rewriting the ROI Playbook from Cost-Cutting to Cash Flow
Unlike past healthcare tech waves sold on cost savings, AI is proving it can generate new revenue — with returns as high as 100x, according to a panel of investors at MedCity News’ Bullseye event. The post Healthcare Investors Are Rewriting the ROI Playbook from Cost-Cutting to Cash Flow appeared first on MedCity News.
Who Broke the Healthcare System?
SCAN Health Plan CEO Sachin Jain and Ascendiun CEO Paul Markovich argued that healthcare leaders share responsibility for the industry’s shortcomings and called for greater accountability and systemic reform. The post Who Broke the Healthcare System? appeared first on MedCity News.
Rethinking How Hospitals Measure Behavioral Health Success
Hospitals that see improved long-term results in behavioral health patients will be those that prioritize metrics aligned with their care pathways. The post Rethinking How Hospitals Measure Behavioral Health Success appeared first on MedCity News.
Four Ways Health Systems Should Plan for the Next Wave of Breakthrough Therapies
Groundbreaking new therapies have exciting potential to treat and cure diseases while minimizing burden on patients; however, they create major clinical, operational and financial implications that must be planned for years in advance. The post Four Ways Health Systems Should Plan for the Next Wave of Breakthrough Therapies appeared first on MedCity News.
New KFF Poll Shows Public Divided When It Comes to Trusting Federal Health Agencies for Reliable Information — The Monitor
KFF’s latest Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust finds that following large declines in trust in federal health agencies from 2020 through early 2026, trust in the CDC as a source of health information held steady over the last 6 months, while trust in both President Trump and state government officials declined somewhat.
