On July 10, 2023, attorneys filed suit against Johns Hopkins University and its health system alleging that the renowned hospital and medical school had failed to properly secure IT systems, resulting in a massive…
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Millions of Americans struggle with ongoing pain from chronic conditions — a problem that costs the U.S. an estimated $635 billion each year and has played a key role in the country’s persisting opioid…
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Papa, a companion care company, announced two new programs Monday that will support health plans’ goals with social drivers of health (SDOH) and Medicare Star Ratings.
Miami-based Papa works with payers and pairs older adults…
Following a tempestuous 2023, senior-focused primary care provider Cano Health made headlines once again this week. The company — which went public in 2021 through a $4.4 billion SPAC merger — filed for Chapter…
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Over the years, I have experienced many things as a healthcare consumer that have made me want to rip my hair out (or let out a visceral scream). As a journalist, too, many a…
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With Amazon making headlines for cutting hundreds of jobs across One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy, one industry expert said there could be a takeaway that Amazon is getting out of healthcare. But that would…
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On Tuesday, investors poured $70 million into Ambience Healthcare, a San Francisco startup that touts itself as “the most comprehensive AI operating system” that healthcare organizations can adopt. The SaaS company offers tools to…
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross MA) launched new women’s health offerings Monday, including a reproductive health care team and a partnership with Maven Clinic, a virtual clinic for women and families.
The…
In clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies are seeking to optimize operations and improve efficiency by automating and enhancing processes through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). One area where this can reap tangible benefits…
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According to the CDC, 42% of Americans are considered obese. There aren’t enough obesity medicine specialists to see them all. Brand medications are on the FDA shortage list and natural methods such as diet…
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