Julia Lainster

A preliminary advisory memorandum from the Department of Veterans Affairs' own watchdog has cast a harsh light on the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into veteran healthcare, revealing a critical and potentially dangerous absence of formal patient safety oversight. The report from the

The No Surprises Act was widely hailed as a monumental victory for American families, successfully putting an end to the predatory and financially devastating practice of surprise medical billing from out-of-network providers. This landmark legislation, a key achievement of the Trump

A comprehensive analysis from a German cancer center has revealed a startling and widespread inconsistency between established clinical guidelines and the real-world application of magnetic resonance imaging for patients with soft tissue sarcomas. The study, which investigated the quality and

In the competitive landscape of wearable technology, the value of a device is increasingly measured not by the quantity of its features but by the quality and reliability of its core data. Zepp Health appears to have embraced this philosophy with the latest firmware update for its Amazfit Helio

As daylight hours shorten and a distinct chill fills the air, the winter season invariably brings a unique set of wellness challenges that extend far beyond the common cold, placing significant strain on both individual well-being and official health services. The confluence of colder weather,

The digitization of sensitive patient information has inadvertently rolled out a welcome mat for cybercriminals, transforming the healthcare sector into a premier target for sophisticated digital assaults. An extensive analysis of incidents from 2023 paints a grim picture of a system under siege,

Today we're joined by James Maitland, an expert in robotics and IoT applications in medicine, who brings a unique, technology-driven perspective to the complex world of healthcare policy. With Medicare Advantage now covering over half of all Medicare enrollees and estimates of federal overpayments

The silent glow of a screen offering endless, agreeable conversation has rapidly become a fixture in the lives of millions, yet this new frontier of digital connection has revealed a profoundly human cost. The recent, landmark legal settlements involving the popular platform Character.AI have cast

Behind closed doors, a series of critical negotiations are underway that will profoundly influence the safety, innovation, and availability of every medical device used by Americans, from simple blood glucose monitors to complex implantable heart valves. These discussions, aimed at forging the

The most significant threat to the reliable delivery of healthcare in America is no longer a natural disaster or a manufacturing slowdown, but the silent and sophisticated disruption of its digital backbone. Targeted cyberattacks have emerged as an insidious and rapidly escalating danger, capable