Nebraska Attorney General Michael T. Hilgers has filed a significant lawsuit against Change Healthcare, its parent company UnitedHealth Group, and its operating entity Optum. This legal action stems from a major data breach that compromised the personal and medical information of approximately
The article "Mental Health Leaders Forecast Integrated Care, Value-Based Models in 2025" provides an in-depth look at the anticipated changes and trends in the behavioral health industry for the year 2025, as perceived by various experts and leaders in the field. After a comparatively
The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards. These standards are essential for modernizing healthcare data exchange, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing patient outcomes. Recently,
FemPulse has recently achieved a significant milestone by obtaining an investigational device exemption (IDE) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This approval allows the company to conduct a pivotal clinical trial for its neuromodulation system designed to treat overactive bladder
Capstan Medical has recently secured $110 million in funding to develop its robotic platform for treating cardiac disease through less invasive heart valve implants. This funding represents one of the largest medtech financing rounds within the robotics sector this year. Capstan's
The state of Texas is experiencing a significant surge in insurance premiums, particularly in homeowner's insurance. This increase is driven by a combination of socio-economic, environmental, and policy-related factors. Understanding these elements is crucial for homeowners and policymakers
The recent proposal by the FDA to ban the use of electric shock devices has sparked a significant debate among autism advocates and the public. This issue is especially pronounced at the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center near Boston, where such devices have been used on students. The prolonged
The Ontario government has launched an initiative called "Practice Ready Ontario," aimed at integrating more primary care providers, specifically internationally educated physicians, into the healthcare system in Parry Sound-Muskoka and beyond. This initiative is part of a broader
The year 2024 presented numerous challenges for New Zealand’s digital health sector, overseen by Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) and its Data & Digital division. This sector struggled with significant setbacks, administrative upheaval, and budget cuts, yet there were notable advancements in c
Primary care in the United States is on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by an evolving mix of traditional and nontraditional providers. By 2030, nontraditional providers are expected to capture around 30% of the primary care market, fundamentally altering how primary care is
