Category: healthcare

Obamacare Enrollment Up 13% To Record 16 Million

A record 15.9 million Americans have purchased individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare for this year with another five days for people to sign up.

Peloton Fined $19 Million For Tread+ Treadmill Dangers, Delays In Reporting To CPSC

There have been over 150 reports of people, pets, objects, or some combination of these being pulled beneath the rears of the Tread+ treadmills.

Under Financial Pressure, How Are Health Systems Prioritizing Digital Health Investments?

The current economic climate, rising costs and interest rates, and planned cuts to Medicare payments are all impacting organizations’ financial outlooks – issues only compounded by having to take care of sicker patients, while dealing with the fallout …

Type 1 Diabetes: ‘Artificial Pancreas’ Tech Could Be Offered Free In England

More than 100,000 people with type 1 diabetes in England may soon benefit from technology.

New Study Combines AI And Multiomics Analysis To Understand Cancer Resistance Mechanisms

A new research study will analyze cancer resistance mechanisms using several multiomics technologies.

Good Health? We Owe It To Our Underfunded Public Health Infrastructure

Dr. Anand Parekh, chief medical advisor of the Bipartisan Policy Center, explains why rooting for public health means rooting for America.

New York City Nurses Go On Strike After Failed Contract Negotiations

Over 7,000 nurses from Mount Sinai Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center walked off the job Monday.

Electronic Medical Records – Love Or Hate Them, Just Be Mindful

EMRs are terrific tools. They must be utilized with care to ensure “clinical noise” is managed.

The FDA Approved The New Anti-Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi. What You Need To Know

A trial found the drug slowed the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease.

Australian Open: Players Can Compete Even If They Have Covid—A Year After Government Deported Unvaccinated Djokovic

Athletes competing in the Grand Slam will not need to test and can play even if they test positive, tournament director Craig Tiley said, a stark departure from last year’s policy.