Imagine a hospital call center so swamped that one in three callers hangs up before ever speaking to someone, while those who wait endure minutes that feel like hours, all just to book a simple appointment. This was the reality for Tampa General Hospital (TGH), a leading not-for-profit academic
Imagine stepping into a new chapter of health management with GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy, a promising approach for tackling type 2 diabetes or weight issues, only to face unexpected risks due to unseen health conditions. This scenario is far too common for many patients who dive into treatment
The IRA’s negotiation era comes into focus: why the 2027 price list matters now Sudden, double-digit cuts to high-spend drugs concentrate attention fast, and the newly finalized 2027 Medicare prices did exactly that by signaling roughly $12 billion in backcast savings if applied to 2024 use and an
When a mammogram flags a concern, the clock starts ticking on follow-up care that too often stalls in confusion, voicemail loops, and missed appointments that undermine early detection. That gap—by SimonMed’s estimate, missed by up to 30% of eligible patients—has become the target of a new
Caregivers of older adults with cancer confront a moving target of medical tasks and emotional strains that rarely pause long enough for traditional support to keep pace, and the gap between what families must do and the help they receive has real consequences for patient stability and caregiver
Across boardrooms, journals, and committee rooms, a quiet realignment has been reshaping how the country thinks about obesity, diet quality, and diagnostic imaging as interlocking levers of population health rather than siloed issues with fragmented fixes. The latest signals came from three fronts:
In the wake of a significant 43-day government shutdown, telehealth services under Medicare faced unprecedented disruptions, leaving providers unpaid and patients grappling with access issues, sparking intense discussion among healthcare stakeholders about the sustainability of virtual care. With
In the demanding landscape of modern healthcare, clinicians face an escalating challenge with Electronic Health Records (EHRs), a system designed to enhance documentation and data sharing but often resulting in significant time constraints, particularly during new patient visits. This
In a world where feline health faces persistent threats from diseases like Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), a retrovirus notorious for causing severe conditions such as immunosuppression, anemia, and lymphoma, the arrival of a groundbreaking diagnostic tool offers new hope for veterinarians and cat
In a world where millions of individuals face the heart-wrenching challenge of infertility, technological advancements in assisted reproductive technology (ART) are offering new rays of hope, and a Spain-based innovator is leading the charge. Overture Life has recently secured a coveted CE mark for
