The FDA has approved the sunscreen chemical bemotrizinol, a UV light filter that has been available in Europe, Asia, and Australia for more than 20 years. Health advocates and skin…
One of California’s largest healthcare unions is sponsoring two initiatives that would regulate community clinics and cap executive and managerial pay at hospitals and physician groups. In the most recent…
Measles has been spreading in Utah for nearly a year, straining hospitals, schools, and parents. The state’s outbreak provides a glimpse into a new era in America’s health, in which…
What You Should Know Kitchener-Waterloo-based lab informatics innovator Scispot has finalized an $8M Series A funding round led by growth equity firm Avenue Growth Partners. The platform addresses severe laboratory…
The future of healthcare is no longer just in hospitals or on screens, but in-between. Starting in 2026, a hybrid model is evolving to become the primary method of care…
What You Should Know Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) has formalized its first-ever specialty-specific, outcomes-based value-based contract by partnering with cancer care orchestration innovator Thyme Care. The…
The research is clear: Among the various complex issues that contribute to suicide, loneliness is a big one. Now, there’s a growing push to address loneliness not just through personal…
Anxious kids can benefit from counseling, but therapy demands a commitment of money and time. Therapists recommend using three criteria to help determine when challenging behavior rises to the level…
AI is already transforming healthcare delivery for clinicians, patients, and their clinical partnerships, we learn in The Philips Future Health Index 2026. For this year’s annual futures report, Philips conducted…
When Congress enacted the No Surprises Act (NSA), the primary objective was straightforward: protect patients from unexpected out-of-network medical bills. Since implementation in 2022, however, the law has created a…