Recent hantavirus cases among cruise travelers have put this rare but serious virus back on the radar. The overall risk of catching it remains low, but knowing the early warning…
GLP-1 medicines are widely used to manage diabetes and support weight loss. Now, researchers are also exploring how these drugs may affect brain health. Scientists are asking an important question:…
The Trump administration is seeking unprecedented access to medical records of federal workers and retirees, and their families. The data could be used to implement cost-saving measures, but it would…
Single-payer healthcare is a central talking point in the chaotic race for California governor. In a crowded field, top-polling Democrats are declaring their support for a government-run health system but…
As people have taken on self-agency for their health and health care decisions, two sides of a coin are responding to market forces to meet health-inspired consumers where they are,…
What You Should Know MedTech Breakthrough has announced the winners of its 10th annual awards program, recognizing excellence in digital health and medical technology across more than 20 countries. The…
Health systems can deliver appropriate, high-quality care and still see financial and quality outcomes that do not reflect that care. Downgrades, understated acuity, and misaligned quality metrics often arise not…
What You Should Know Wisdom Ventures has closed its $77.7M Fund II, a significant increase from its $10 million Fund I. The fund is backed by prominent technology leaders, including…
A new survey from RevSpring, a healthcare payments company, measures consumers’ feelings of friction with healthcare in America — where people feel frustration “at every level,” the topline reads. The…
What You Should Know Eko Health has appointed Steven R. Steinhubl, MD, a prominent cardiologist and digital medicine pioneer, as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and executive leadership team member.…