The University of Colorado’s health system (UCHealth) is making significant strides in empowering patients to make informed healthcare decisions. With initiatives focused on patient decision-support tools, the goal is to align medical treatments with patient values, preferences, and life goals. E
The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) has introduced a groundbreaking registry designed to streamline the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry. This new model card registry is set to revolutionize how hospitals and developers access and share information about AI tools.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been a topic of much debate and excitement. As technology continues to advance, its applications in clinical medicine are becoming more prominent. However, the question remains: Is AI the future of clinical medicine or just a passing trend? This
The ongoing legal battle between three leading pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — Express Scripts, Caremark, and Optum Rx — and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has garnered substantial attention. The core of the dispute revolves around allegations that these PBMs have engaged in anticompetitive p
Nuclear cardiology has revolutionized cardiovascular diagnostics and treatment, providing detailed assessments of heart health with minimal invasiveness. The evolution of nuclear cardiology imaging systems has significantly improved our ability to detect and manage heart diseases, benefiting
Geneoscopy, a healthcare company, has announced the commercial launch of Colosense, a groundbreaking at-home colorectal cancer screening test. This innovative, noninvasive test comes on the heels of an impressive $105 million funding round and FDA approval, positioning Colosense as a major player
Telehealth services experienced rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, offering critical access to healthcare for millions of Americans. However, the future of expanded telehealth provisions now hangs in the balance as Congress grapples with the impending expiration of
President Donald Trump's executive orders to limit access to publicly available healthcare data and reduce federal funding for medical research have led to significant legal challenges and temporary blocks by federal judges. Federal judges have intervened to temporarily block his policies,
The world of wearable technology has evolved dramatically since the launch of the Fitbit in 2007. Initially, wearable devices like the Fitbit were primarily used to track basic fitness metrics such as steps and calories burned. Fast forward to today, the landscape of wearable technology now
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an alarmingly prevalent condition that significantly impacts overall health and well-being, often remaining undiagnosed and untreated. Recent advancements in both technology and pharmacology are now embarking on a transformative journey, revolutionizing the ways OSA
