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Product updates from Medicup, plus healthcare technology news curated from trusted outlets — CDC, FDA, and leading health-tech publications.
New “agentic AI” can act on its own, promising to revolutionize healthcare. But as one expert warns, rolling out these powerful tools without proper safety guardrails could put patients at risk.
Appointment-booking giant Zocdoc is embedding its scheduling tools directly into chatbots and health plan websites, a move that signals a major shift toward more integrated and accessible patient care.
Reading an electroencephalogram (EEG) is a complex, time-consuming task for specialists. Now, new research shows how AI can automate the analysis, promising faster diagnoses for conditions like epilepsy and paving the way for more accessible remote care.
The federal government is expanding a key pilot program, signaling a major step forward for using digital health tools to manage common chronic conditions.
Many teens are using AI chatbots as a substitute for mental health support, a trend that carries significant risks. Clinicians have a crucial role to play in guiding young patients toward safe, effective care.
A new Medicare pilot program using AI to speed up prior authorizations is reportedly facing significant problems due to a rushed launch. This serves as a critical lesson on the importance of thoughtful implementation in digital health.
A new AI agent from Oracle allows nurses to use voice commands to search patient records and generate summaries, aiming to reduce administrative burdens and free up time for patient care.
Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool in healthcare, but it often misses the human element. A recent analysis explains why a human-led approach is critical for truly connecting with patients.
A Medicare pilot program intended to use AI to streamline prior authorizations was rushed, leading to care delays for some patients. What does this mean for the future of AI in healthcare?
A new analysis reveals a potential shift in health policy centered on direct cash benefits, while also highlighting how rural providers are turning to artificial intelligence to innovate care delivery.
A powerful new force is reshaping medicine, but it's operating in the dark. Unofficial, ungoverned "shadow AI" tools are proliferating, putting core medical values like trust and accountability at risk.
Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize medicine, but its success hinges on a factor we often overlook: the accuracy of our own patient data. Before AI can safely diagnose and treat, we must first solve the problem of fragmented and duplicated medical records.
