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Healthcare AI today: $81M acquisition, Illinois says no to AI therapy, AI glucose cleared, more
FDA clears AI-powered glucose monitoring app. The clearance marks a first for an over-the-counter tool in this category.
Data policy research: AI hesitancy remains real, and value-based care models are still an uncertainty
Tech vendor Reveleer and policy analytics firm Mathematica released their annual 2025 State of Technology in Value-Based Care report, the findings of which show that AI adoption in healthcare is widespread—but integration is spotty.
Healthcare AI today: 95% fail rate, epic at Epic, AI to the rescue of short staffs, more
Most organizations trying out generative AI—a full 95%—are failing to receive a measurable return on the pilot investment.
Johns Hopkins researchers: Time is running out to leverage AI for patients beyond a certain age
If three sticking points aren’t unstuck soon, older Americans won’t benefit much by the 1,000+ medical devices that, as of 2025, are both equipped with AI and cleared by the FDA.
Healthcare AI today: Cancer research rethought, Trump/Kennedy healthcare AI, ‘What’s best for the patient?’
A new generation of AI-native researchers is leading the way in the war on cancer. This next crop of scientists is AI-native, interdisciplinary—and comfortable challenging assumptions.

Biden Administration itemizes AI accomplishments to date

Half a year after President Biden officially directed federal agencies in the executive branch’s bailiwick to “seize the promise and manage the risks” of AI, the White House has posted a status report.

ChatGPT struggles to evaluate heart risk—but it could still help cardiologists

Relying on the AI-powered chatbot for heart assessments could be "dangerous," researchers warn, but the technology may still be helpful in certain situations.

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Next-day discharge after TAVR with a self-expanding valve: 4 key takeaways

Researchers explored STS/ACR data from nearly 30,000 TAVR patients, presenting their findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Large language models, other GenAI options stimulating tech purchasing in healthcare

Budgeting for generative AI in healthcare has skyrocketed, albeit in pockets, by as much as 300% year over year.

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Medicare reimbursement down 29% for cardiologists, 58% for heart surgeons

Physician payments are down slightly across the board, but they've fallen significantly for a handful of specialties. Researchers examined the long-term impact this trend could have on patient care.

Worries rise over bird flu in cows

Infectious disease experts are ratcheting up their watchfulness of the H5N1 influenza virus. That’s because the strain of “bird flu” has continued turning up in domestic livestock.

What do patients want from primary care providers?

The field faces a shortfall of more than 40,000 practitioners by 2036. How is this picture playing out for the patients of PCPs right now?

Care Delivery

Healthcare AI today: $81M acquisition, Illinois says no to AI therapy, AI glucose cleared, more

Data policy research: AI hesitancy remains real, and value-based care models are still an uncertainty

Healthcare AI today: 95% fail rate, epic at Epic, AI to the rescue of short staffs, more

Johns Hopkins researchers: Time is running out to leverage AI for patients beyond a certain age

Healthcare AI today: Cancer research rethought, Trump/Kennedy healthcare AI, ‘What’s best for the patient?’