FDA calls for ‘nimble’ regulation of ChatGPT-like models to avoid being ‘swept up quickly’ by tech

The head of the agency said the models are “ushering in the revolution that many of us were hoping for,” but cautioned that the sector will need to be regulated appropriately.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 10, 2023

Here’s what will change when the COVID public health emergency ends

Vaccines, which have been crucial to curbing the threat of the virus, will remain free for the vast majority of people in the U.S., but over-the-counter tests will no longer be covered for most.

By Shannon Muchmore • May 10, 2023

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Interoperability

Interoperability is a long term-challenge for the healthcare industry, but the Trump administration has big ambitions to improve data sharing and patient access — even though its plans so far have few details.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Telehealth declined nationally in February, Fair Health finds

COVID-19 dropped out of the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally, with mental health conditions claiming the top spot. 

By Brian T. Horowitz • May 4, 2023

DEA temporarily extends COVID-19 telehealth prescribing flexibility for controlled substances

The agency said on Wednesday that it needs additional time to parse through the 38,000 public comments it received in response to a proposal to reintroduce stricter limits around telehealth prescribing.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 4, 2023

Virtual care company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health

EVisit aims to offer a streamlined interface by integrating its automated care navigation platform with Bluestream’s digital front door platform.

By Brian T. Horowitz • May 2, 2023

Amazon closes Halo health tracking unit as wave of tech layoffs continues

The tech giant is exiting the wearables sector as it eliminates 27,000 jobs this year. Amazon’s Halo devices will stop working on Aug. 1.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 1, 2023

Deliver faster time to value for customers by creating a winning interoperability strategy

Learn the considerations product leaders must evaluate as they develop solutions to ease clinician burnout and deliver fast ROI.

May 1, 2023

Are fertility benefits becoming the latest work perk?

In today’s job market, health and retirement benefits are vital tools for competing for employees. The latest tool? Fertility benefits.

May 1, 2023

GoodRx co-CEOs out; former GoDaddy CEO to serve as interim chief executive

The leadership transition comes after a difficult few years for GoodRx, which announced in September that it planned to eliminate 16% of its workforce.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 26, 2023

‘Hurtling into the future’: The potential and thorny ethics of generative AI in healthcare

Generative AI has roared onto the tech scene through the large language model backing ChatGPT. Companies are already deploying the algorithms in hospitals. Should healthcare be taking a pause?

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 21, 2023

Oracle’s plan to build national health records database ‘going great,’ Feinberg says

Oracle Health Chairman David Feinberg sat down with Healthcare Dive at HIMSS to give an update on the Cerner-Oracle integration.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 21, 2023

Report names connected medical devices with the biggest cybersecurity risks

The findings come as medical device makers face upcoming FDA requirements for providing cybersecurity information as part of their pre-market submissions.

By Nick Paul Taylor • April 21, 2023

Verizon to deploy 5G in new-build Cleveland Clinic hospital

The project, slated to be finished in July, is Verizon’s first full 5G hospital installation, according to an executive.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 20, 2023

Seema Verma, Trump CMS administrator, to join Oracle

Verma, who oversaw a number of controversial initiatives while at the CMS, will be senior vice president and general manager of Oracle Life Sciences.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 19, 2023

The evolution of Amazon Pharmacy

Amazon health leader Vin Gupta discusses affordability initiatives, how Amazon Pharmacy needs to spread awareness among providers and what its effect could be on small community pharmacies.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 19, 2023

Pharmacists stump for more active role in primary care

At the HIMSS conference in Chicago on Tuesday, pharmacists argued that state and federal regulators should allow them to do more to practice the full scope of their licenses.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 18, 2023

Teladoc expands provider-based program to prediabetes, weight management as demand surges for weight loss drugs

The virtual care vendor said it plans to apply evidence-based guidelines to prescribe a class of diabetes medication that includes Ozempic when clinically appropriate.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 18, 2023

Microsoft, Epic partner to integrate Azure OpenAI into EHRs

One of the integration’s tools, which helps automatically draft message responses, is being implemented at UC San Diego Health, UW Health and Stanford Health Care, according to the companies.

By Sydney Halleman • April 17, 2023

5 ways to offer modern health benefits

Benefits can be excellent incentives and tools for acquisition and retention — when they’re understood. Learn more about how to build better health benefits.

April 17, 2023

Moody’s report highlights need for investment in healthcare cybersecurity

The ratings agency said healthcare’s vulnerable state makes it “target rich,” which could bring service disruptions and personal data disclosures.

By Brian T. Horowitz • April 13, 2023

Privia Health names new CEO

Parth Mehrotra will succeed Shawn Morris, who led the company through its 2021 initial public offering.

By Sydney Halleman • April 13, 2023

HHS proposes rule shoring up HIPAA to protect reproductive health data, including around abortions

Privacy lawyers said the regulation would insulate physicians from the chilling effect of abortion bans, freeing them to have honest conversations with patients about their healthcare options — even in states where abortion is illegal.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 12, 2023

New ONC rule aims to raise trust in clinical decision support algorithms

The rule proposed Tuesday would give providers more information in their electronic health record system to assess clinical decision support algorithms and their results.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 12, 2023

Last year was second-best ever for healthcare private equity deals, Bain finds

PE transactions were buoyed by a strong first half of the year, with deals declining in the second half due to tensions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing inflationary pressures.

By Sydney Halleman • April 11, 2023

Pear Therapeutics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The maker of subscription apps for insomnia and substance abuse, which is still seeking a sale, also laid off the majority of its workforce.

By Elise Reuter • April 10, 2023