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How to manage the cardiovascular health of patients during noncardiac surgeries
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and other U.S. medical societies have collaborated on new recommendations that cover everything from preoperative patient evaluations to postoperative care.
How to save US healthcare $450B per year in 23 sensible steps
A little more than half a year after establishing a healthcare affordability lab, Yale University is out with freshly detailed policy prescriptions for cutting costs without compromising care.
CMS teams up with 37 states for Medicaid, CHIP quality metrics initiative
The agency said the move comes after a May 2026 audit of Medicaid outcomes found that states are motivated more by a desire to check boxes than to ensure patients are healthy. Once completed, the new framework will ideally align financial incentives with care outcomes.
Q&A: Successful patient engagement with AI requires ‘human in the loop’ ethos
Patient engagement expert John Deutsch says consumers are already used to “frictionless experiences” when it comes time to catch a ride or buy a coffee. Can AI bring healthcare up to speed?
Some physicians not only avoid burnout but also find fulfillment. Here’s how they do it.
Of surveyed and interviewed U.S. physicians who showed significant six-month improvement in follow-up vs. baseline wellness checks, 47% attributed the gain to active personal changes. Not far behind were those who credited active work-related changes—40% of the field.

Explainable stroke AI cleared for US sales

The FDA has OK’d a new artificial intelligence platform for quickly diagnosing stroke on unenhanced CT scans.

Why women with peripheral artery disease are underdiagnosed, have worse outcomes

Using the World Health Organization’s model for analyzing gender-related healthcare needs, the authors of a new analysis aimed to explore disparities in PAD outcomes.

Intermountain Health launches new biotech company

The aim of the biotech company is to “transform healthcare by providing comprehensive information on patient predisposition to disease, disease prevention and personalized intervention and treatments."

The 10 best and 10 worst states for physicians

WalletHub ranked which states are the best for doctors, looking at 19 key metrics, including wages, number of hospitals, population rate, competition and more.

Healthcare disparities, uninsured rate both improving

In the last few years, uninsured rates dropped to a historic low of 8%, while racial disparities across healthcare have also vastly improved, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund.

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Prominent tech scholar: AI ‘feels like a runaway train that we’re chasing on foot’

Cynthia Rudin, PhD, is a highly regarded computer scientist who’s been eyeing the advance of artificial intelligence into society with equal parts enthusiasm and concern.

These 27 drugs will be subject to Medicare rebates

The Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program will lower coinsurance for Medicare Part B beneficiaries for certain drugs, with savings between $2 and $390 per average dose starting April 1.

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Medtronic, Edwards among the healthcare organizations chosen as World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023

The annual list, now in its 17th year, was designed to celebrate companies that make ethical business practices a high priority.

Care Delivery

How to manage the cardiovascular health of patients during noncardiac surgeries

How to save US healthcare $450B per year in 23 sensible steps

CMS teams up with 37 states for Medicaid, CHIP quality metrics initiative

Q&A: Successful patient engagement with AI requires ‘human in the loop’ ethos

Some physicians not only avoid burnout but also find fulfillment. Here’s how they do it.