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January 25, 2024

The Telemental Health Care Access Act comes as a number of Medicare telehealth flexibilities that first went into effect during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire at the end of the year without congressional action. Lawmakers have previously shown […]

January 24, 2024

Siemens Healthineers has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for syngo Virtual Cockpit, a software that facilitates real-time remote scanning and collaboration among healthcare professionals. The multi-vendor scanning software allows radiologic technologists to connect with various scanners including […]

January 24, 2024

Leveraging blockchain technology to enhance health care security in the biotech sector proves to be a promising venture. If providers and IT professionals coordinate their approaches and follow the best practices for implementation and utilization, they will strengthen their defenses. […]

January 23, 2024

Truveta will provide the CDC with access to anonymized electronic health record (EHR) data from over 100 million patients, offering a comprehensive and timely snapshot of real-world healthcare experiences. This unprecedented access will equip CDC researchers with novel insights into: […]

January 23, 2024

Cognito Therapeutics has enrolled the first patient in a biomarker substudy within its HOPE pivotal trial evaluating sensory stimulation device in Alzheimer’s disease patients. The HOPE study (NCT05637801) is assessing the efficacy of Cognitio’s GammaSense Stimulation system in subjects with […]

January 22, 2024

The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has introduced a ‘blood matching’ genetic test, marking a global first in personalised healthcare for patients with sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia. This new blood group genotyping test is expected to benefit […]

January 22, 2024

Breast cancer screenings can save lives through earlier detection. Mammograms are among the most common tests, although MRI scans and ultrasounds are other possibilities. Numerous studies show artificial intelligence (AI) could improve outcomes in various ways. Such results enable health […]

January 19, 2024

Medical device company Calcivis is set to launch its new preventive bioluminescent dental imaging system in the US. The move comes after the company secured final-stage US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pre-market approval (PMA) for its new ergonomic, wireless, […]

January 19, 2024

Nearly all states have some form of managed care in place, and contract with risk-based MCOs like Centene to provide care for certain Medicaid populations. MCOs are paid a set per-member per-month amount for their services. NH Healthy Families is […]

January 18, 2024

Challenges await the healthcare industry, which is still recovering nearly four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Insurers and hospitals face rising costs while digital health companies struggle to strategize after years-low levels of investment. In Washington, federal regulators may […]

January 18, 2024

A rushed, stressful morning is never a goal but is often a reality for many folks. However, if there is ever a time of day when it’s important to prioritize your inner zen, it’s in the morning. “There’s this thing […]

January 17, 2024

Health insurance offered through employers represents the single largest source of coverage in the U.S. But premiums often rise faster than inflation and wage growth, frustrating employers who are on the hook for a large portion of climbing costs and […]

January 17, 2024

The clinical trials landscape continues to evolve and with it, an exponential growth in the adoption of electronic informed consent (eConsent) solutions. These solutions deliver a myriad of benefits for trial sponsors, sites and patients. However, there is still some […]

January 16, 2024

Led by Dr. Michael Weiner and Dr. Alissa Russ-Jara, the research team meticulously analyzed doctors’ thought processes while navigating potential drug interactions. Their work focused on “positive cases,” instances where doctors successfully identified and mitigated an interaction risk. This deep […]

January 16, 2024

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute Appoints New President Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, announced that Emily Oken, MD, MPH, has been appointed the new president of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, […]

January 16, 2024

In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reached a settlement with Lafourche Medical Group, a Louisiana-based medical facility, following a phishing cyberattack that compromised the electronic protected health information of nearly 35,000 patients. […]

January 12, 2024

Large technology firms like Microsoft, Google, Oracle and Amazon have invested heavily in generative AI over the past year. Many firms have honed in on using the tools, which can create original text and images, to lessen administrative burden for […]

January 11, 2024

Speed is of the essence for new medical devices entering the market – and the coating plays a vital role. Delays in the commercial launch of a medical device can have a serious impact on the bottom line and impede […]

January 11, 2024

The technical documentation requirements of the EU’s Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) can be exhaustive and resource-consuming. At the upcoming Outsourcing in Clinical Trials: Medical Devices Europe 2023 conference experts from across the industry will dissect the challenges and opportunities […]

January 10, 2024

Escalating competition for clinical trial sites, in tandem with other industry-wide challenges such as changing regulations; a lack of bandwidth and resources; identifying ideal sites and recruiting and retaining patients, are posing significant obstacles for sponsors and site teams within […]