Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used for mental health interactions, often mimicking therapeutic behaviour without regulatory oversight. Documented harms, including suicides, highlight the urgent need for stronger safeguards. This manuscript argues that LLMs…
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Surveyed provider executives expect the chief AI innovation officer to become the most important new C-suite role, and most say that the chief AI officer and the CIO / CTO positions are rising fastest…
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Michelle Williamson, VP of Client Success at InterMed
Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) departments have been thought of as a background operation, being called in when devices fail or compliance checks are due, rather than partners…
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A new, 10-year CMS model called ACCESS will test whether an outcome-aligned payment approach can expand access to technology-enabled chronic care management in Original Medicare starting in July 2026.
CMS says that…
Jeff Collins, CEO of WanAware
The second quarter of 2025 saw a modest rebound in hospital mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with Kaufman Hall reporting eight announced deals. Yet the trend lines tell a more complicated…
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Background: Digital health tools, such as mobile apps and wearable devices, have been widely adopted to support self-management of health behaviors. However, user engagement remains inconsistent, particularly among populations with varying BMI. While digital…
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– Fay, a personalized nutrition counseling platform, announced a partnership with Withings, integrating its network of registered dietitians directly into the Withings app to offer Withings+ premium members a complimentary first…
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Sıla Özeren, Security Research engineer at Picus Security
When a hospital’s connected devices are compromised, it’s more than just data or dollars at risk — it’s patient lives. In recent years, operational technology (OT) devices, such as…
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. FibriCheck is a medical analysis platform that uses an end-to-end algorithm to detect AF based on photoplethysmography…
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How to Keep Medical and IoT Devices Secure in Healthcare
During the pandemic, many healthcare workloads became remote, and organizations were forced to extend their networks, increasing health systems’ attack surface. Some of the workloads…
