Journalists Unpack Latest on Vaccines, Vaping, and TrumpRx
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
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Kennedy Swaps Vaccine Rhetoric for Story Time but Can’t Quite Change the Subject
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Viz.ai Launches Viz Pulmonary™ Suite: AI-Powered Workflows for COPD, Lung Nodules, and PE
What You Should Know Viz.ai has introduced the Viz Pulmonary™ Suite, an integrated AI solution designed to manage acute and chronic pulmonary conditions in a single platform. The suite targets…
Healthcare AI Evaluation Frameworks: Moving Beyond Accuracy to Safety and Fairness
AI adoption is rapidly growing in healthcare across everything from clinical documentation to diagnostic imaging, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement. As per the 2023-24 American Hospital Association Information Technology…
FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance for Glooko’s EndoTool IV Cloud Insulin Dosing Platform
What You Should Know Glooko has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for EndoTool IV Cloud, making it the first cloud-based, patient-specific insulin dosing platform cleared for hospital use. The system…
Kennedy, Balancing MAHA and White House, Says He Won’t Run for President in 2028
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier…
FDA Blocked Melanoma Drug as Confusion Reigned Under Makary
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
Minnesota Lawmaker Proposes Using Hospital Tax To Fill Charity Care Gap
A Minnesota Star Tribune-KFF Health News investigation found charity care at hospitals in the state is offered at low and arbitrary levels, prompting Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to say,…
KLAS 2026 EHR Market Share Report: Epic Gains as Oracle Health Faces Third Year of Losses
What You Should Know The number of hospitals impacted by EHR purchase decisions dropped 40% compared to 2024 and nearly 50% compared to 2023, according to a new KLAS 2026…
Innovaccer 2026 Payer AI Report: Nearly 80% of Insurers to Buy or Co-Develop AI Capabilities
What You Should Know Nearly 80% of health plan executives now plan to buy or co-develop AI capabilities with vendors, a sharp reversal from late 2024 when 78% were attempting…