Julia Lainster

Hospital leaders are establishing command centers to tackle ongoing challenges related to capacity and operations. When we think of a "command center," we might imagine a dimly lit room filled with large screens. A team of experts wearing headsets shares real-time data with a concerned director,

The global healthcare landscape is currently witnessing a transformative shift toward molecular medicine, where the ability to synthesize specific radioactive tracers at the point of care has become a fundamental requirement for modern oncology and neurology departments. As of 2026, the medical

As the landscape of American healthcare shifts, the once-frenzied expansion of Medicare Advantage is entering a period of sobering recalibration. With decades of experience navigating the labyrinth of federal healthcare policy and the strategic maneuvers of private insurers, our expert provides a

The medical technology landscape has officially entered a new era of expansion, moving past the stagnation that followed the global pandemic through a decisive pivot toward high-growth technological sectors. Medtronic’s third-quarter fiscal 2026 results serve as a primary indicator of this shift,

The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence into the personal health sector has fundamentally altered how individuals approach medical inquiries and diagnostic procedures. As platforms like Grok encourage users to submit highly sensitive imagery, such as X-rays and MRI scans, for

A startling revelation from a comprehensive analysis of U.S. insurance claims data indicates that the foundational diagnostic procedures for Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are being alarmingly overlooked, leaving a significant portion of patients without a definitive, lab-confirmed diagnosis. The study,

The latest updates to Medicare reimbursement for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) present a transformative opportunity for healthcare providers, fundamentally reshaping how they deliver and bill for chronic care management. These regulatory shifts, introduced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

A recent retrospective observational study has illuminated a compelling and somewhat counterintuitive relationship within the complex pathology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting that higher levels of a specific white blood cell, the eosinophil, are associated with more

The traditional clinical trial model is undergoing a profound transformation, moving away from its long-standing reliance on infrequent site visits and cumbersome paper-based data collection methods that placed a significant burden on participants. Artificial intelligence, when integrated with

A silent crisis is unfolding within the walls of Australia's public hospitals, where thousands of elderly patients, medically fit to leave, find themselves in a state of limbo, occupying acute care beds they no longer need. This phenomenon, known as "bed-blocking," has spiraled into a national