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5 reasons AI should never spell ‘game over’ for physicians
Certain corners of the healthcare AI industry continue hyping the notion that their technology will render physicians unneeded. Young people, including potential medical students, might believe the claim. Here’s help.
Q&A: Virtual health system places bet on primary care as the future of telemedicine
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth provider HealthTap began to emphasize its ability to deliver primary care services. Now, the group’s Co-Founder and CEO Sean Mehra says long-term patient care delivered from anywhere has become its central focus, as advancements in technology made it a reality.
Virtual nursing staff may help save cardiology departments from burnout
The idea is spreading thanks to a new startup focused on providing support for cardiologists.
6 things the hospital-at-home model needs to scale up nationally
Earlier this year Congress extended CMS’s hospital-at-home waiver for five years via the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. With that bold stroke, ‘HaH’ services became eligible for Medicare reimbursement through September of 2030.
Medical debt vs. Medicaid expansion: One state has a clear winner
Researchers found enrollment correlated with big reductions in medical debt as signaled by collections activity and subprime credit scores.

5 reasons AI should never spell ‘game over’ for physicians

Certain corners of the healthcare AI industry continue hyping the notion that their technology will render physicians unneeded. Young people, including potential medical students, might believe the claim. Here’s help.

Q&A: Virtual health system places bet on primary care as the future of telemedicine

During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth provider HealthTap began to emphasize its ability to deliver primary care services. Now, the group’s Co-Founder and CEO Sean Mehra says long-term patient care delivered from anywhere has become its central focus, as advancements in technology made it a reality.

Virtual nursing staff may help save cardiology departments from burnout

The idea is spreading thanks to a new startup focused on providing support for cardiologists.

6 things the hospital-at-home model needs to scale up nationally

Earlier this year Congress extended CMS’s hospital-at-home waiver for five years via the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. With that bold stroke, ‘HaH’ services became eligible for Medicare reimbursement through September of 2030.

Medical debt vs. Medicaid expansion: One state has a clear winner

Researchers found enrollment correlated with big reductions in medical debt as signaled by collections activity and subprime credit scores.

Cordis acquires MedAlliance, known for its drug-eluting balloon technology, in deal that could surpass $1B

Fewer stents, positive outcomes: Sirolimus-eluting balloons a safe alternative during PCI

Using a DCB that releases sirolimus over an extended period of time appears to be both safe and effective when treating patients who present with NSTEMI or unstable angina.

5 reasons not to (solely) blame insurance companies for what ails US healthcare

As this midterm-election year barrels toward decision day, health insurers continue taking punches from both political parties. The piling-on might be as unfair as it is understandable.

How long will we accept patients languishing in the ER as normal? (asks a firsthand witness to ‘boarding’ who’s also a distinguished journalist and an erstwhile ER doctor)

Boarding is hospital-speak for when patients get left in the emergency department, typically on gurneys or in wheelchairs, for many hours—sometimes days—because no inpatient beds are available.