Michael Maniaci, MD, who has led Mayo Clinic’s hospital-at-home program for the past five years, plans to join Advocate Health in the same capacity. In the new role, Dr. Maniaci hopes to expand the care model to more rural and…
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David McMullen, MD, a neurological device regulator for the FDA, has been hired to lead medical affairs for Neuralink, a brain-computer interface startup founded by Elon Musk. Dr. McMullen has served as director of the FDA’s Office of Neurological and…
If you’ve never seen telemedicine in action, it may sound simple — a clinician and a video connection. But the reality is far more powerful. At Avel eCare, our Virtual Health System combines advanced technology, seamless integration, and human expertise…
Adults 50 and older are increasingly pursuing healthcare AI and other digital health tools, according to AARP. Here are four key findings from the Dec. 8 report: 1. The share of older adults who say technology enables a healthy life…
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has invested in a virtual care startup focused on chronic pain relief. Here are five things to know from the Dec. 9 news release: 1. Mayo Clinic participated in an oversubscribed $11 million series A financing…
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New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System has launched a digital health training institute in Guyana aimed at building a national workforce to support the country’s rollout of a nationwide EHR system. Here are four things to know about the…
The state of New York will allocate more than $300 million to hospitals for health IT upgrades, cybersecurity enhancements and telehealth expansion. The funding will support 22 projects through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV and V, according…
MLS’ Sporting KC plans to wear jersey patches featuring the name and logo of Kansas City, Mo.-based Saint Luke’s Health System in 2026. The two organizations said Dec. 12 they struck a multiyear agreement that also makes Saint Luke’s the…
CMS’ upcoming ACCESS payment model is being billed as a turning point in how chronic care is reimbursed and managed — aiming to tie payments to patient outcomes and expand the use of digital tools. While health system CIOs see…
Bloomington, Minn.-based HealthPartners is testing a new clinical step between nurse triage and the emergency department through its home-based medicine rapid response program. This initiative combines virtual and in-person care to reach patients at home on the same day their…