Matthias Aizenberg

A shockwave tore through the managed-care sector as a U.S. government proposal for 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates ignited a firestorm of investor concern, leading to a significant sell-off of health insurer stocks. The tremors were felt most acutely at UnitedHealth Group, which saw its

With the official end of the COVID-19 pandemic declared over a year ago, many are moving on. Yet, a steady stream of research reveals a more complicated and concerning picture of the virus's long-term impact on our bodies and brains. To unpack these findings and what they mean for public health,

The field of clinical diagnostics is approaching a critical juncture where groundbreaking technological progress is met with significant and widespread uncertainty. While the promise of a more personalized, accessible, and predictive healthcare future is undeniable, its realization is tempered by

The most profound transformation in healthcare artificial intelligence is not unfolding in the high-profile, patient-facing applications that dominate headlines, but rather in the operational heart of the system itself. A significant pivot is underway, moving the industry away from the initial

The familiar cadence of annual check-ups and reactive medical visits is steadily being replaced by a more dynamic, continuous, and deeply personalized approach to well-being. This transformation is not born from a new wonder drug or surgical technique but from a vast, interconnected web of smart

As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly integrated into the fabric of modern healthcare, the critical challenge of ensuring these powerful tools enhance patient outcomes without compromising safety has spurred calls for a comprehensive and unified guiding framework. The American

A recent clarification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has drawn a much-needed line in the sand for the burgeoning wearable technology industry, specifically distinguishing between general wellness devices and regulated medical equipment. This newly defined regulatory landscape has

A life once dictated by the unceasing rhythm of pain and the sterile confines of a hospital room has been fundamentally rewritten for Serenity Cole, an 18-year-old from St. Louis whose story embodies both the immense promise and the staggering financial challenge of modern medicine. For years,

Hospitals and health institutions are now navigating a significantly refined regulatory landscape following the release of updated guidance for creating or modifying medical devices in-house to address specific, unmet patient needs. Effective December 17, 2025, this new framework from the Medicines

The subtle and often unnoticed changes in daily routines, such as a slight hesitation in speech or a minor shift in walking patterns, could soon be captured and analyzed by the very devices people carry in their pockets and wear on their wrists. Samsung is reportedly on the verge of introducing a