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If the budget makes it through Congress intact as submitted—a big if even with the president’s party in the majority in both chambers—healthcare is in for some strict belt-tightening.
Job growth in cardiology is expected to outpace other healthcare specialties in the years ahead. The demand for new cardiologists is so high, however, that the current shortage is not expected to end anytime soon.
The agency, which is charged with preventing fraud, deception and unfair business practices, said Illumina’s acquisition of Grail would stifle competition and innovation in the U.S. market for life-saving cancer tests.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was dealt a major blow after a federal judge ruled that employers don’t have to cover certain preventive services, including PReP, which prevents HIV.
Big Tech players have been investing in partnerships with large healthcare providers on AI endeavors for several years now. According to both sides in one such collaboration, the resulting synergy offers “immense potential” to improve patient access, care and outcomes.