Mums-to be in England with type 1 diabetes will receive a pregnancy-specific ‘artificial pancreas’ from the NHS so they can effectively manage their blood glucose levels.
Around 2,000 women with type 1 diabetes become pregnant…
Partnership Overview
York, Pennsylvania-based WellSpan Health has significantly expanded its strategic partnership with General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Transformation Company, marking a pivotal moment in healthcare AI adoption. This groundbreaking collaboration positions WellSpan as the first…
Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by painful, disfiguring, inflammatory lesions such as nodules, abscesses and fistulas in intertriginous sites. It significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. Early diagnosis…
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Zack Martin, Sr. Policy Advisor at Venable LLP
Hospitals and healthcare systems are facing a growing cyber threat, one that’s being greatly accelerated by generative AI. While much of the public conversation around AI has…
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The Crisis of Hospital Readmissions
Hospital readmissions represent one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges, with devastating consequences for both patients and healthcare systems. The statistics paint a sobering picture: nearly 1 in 5 Medicare patients…
The Growing Crisis of Psychiatric ED Boarding
Psychiatric emergency department boarding has emerged as a critical healthcare crisis affecting vulnerable youth populations across the United States. Recent research reveals that more than one in 10…
Healthcare Industry Faces Tariff Challenges
As the Trump administration advances comprehensive tariff policies designed to boost domestic manufacturing, healthcare systems across the United States are implementing robust strategies to shield patients from potential disruptions and…
Major Healthcare Systems Opt Out
Nearly 6,500 healthcare providers have rejected Blue Cross Blue Shield’s $2.8 billion settlement agreement, choosing instead to pursue independent antitrust lawsuits against the insurance giant. This massive exodus from the…
What You Should Know:
– Nordic, a global health and technology consulting company, and CLEAR, the secure identity company, have announced a new partnership.
– The collaboration aims to enhance healthcare information security and simplify patient…
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The Problem with Being Too Nice
Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner has identified a unique challenge facing her Verona, Wisconsin-based electronic health record company: employees being too polite for their own good. This cultural…
