Optum Ventures invests $75M in autism startupOptum Ventures invests $75M in autism startupOptum Ventures invests $75M in autism startup

Optum Ventures invests $75M in autism startup

Cortica also acquired Springtide Child Development, which operates six applied behavioral analysis clinics in Connecticut and Massachusetts. 

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Obstetrics faces declines in residency applicants, servicesObstetrics faces declines in residency applicants, servicesObstetrics faces declines in residency applicants, services

Obstetrics faces declines in residency applicants, services

States with abortion bans saw a 10.5% decrease in OB-GYN residency applicants this year following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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The Check Up: Robert Riney, Henry Ford HealthThe Check Up: Robert Riney, Henry Ford HealthThe Check Up: Robert Riney, Henry Ford Health

The Check Up: Robert Riney, Henry Ford Health

The president and CEO discusses how the health system's massive Detroit expansion came to be and where the system is headed next. 

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Epic, Microsoft bring GPT-4 to EHRsEpic, Microsoft bring GPT-4 to EHRsEpic, Microsoft bring GPT-4 to EHRs

Epic, Microsoft bring GPT-4 to EHRs

Health systems using Epic's EHR system will be able to run generative AI solutions like GPT-4 through Microsoft's OpenAI Azure Service.

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Clover Health cuts 10% of staff, outsources 'core plan operations'Clover Health cuts 10% of staff, outsources 'core plan operations'Clover Health cuts 10% of staff, outsources 'core plan operations'

Clover Health cuts 10% of staff, outsources 'core plan operations'

The  insurance company said its decision to outsource its administrative functions and cut jobs will result in a charge of up to $9 million. 

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Surge in supply chain shortages disrupting hospital operations Surge in supply chain shortages disrupting hospital operations Surge in supply chain shortages disrupting hospital operations

Surge in supply chain shortages disrupting hospital operations

Health systems are managing an exponential increase in the number of devices and drugs on backorder. 

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Insurers partner on campaign to build outdoor fitness courtsInsurers partner on campaign to build outdoor fitness courtsInsurers partner on campaign to build outdoor fitness courts

Insurers partner on campaign to build outdoor fitness courts

Health Care Service Corporation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts have partnered with the National Fitness Campaign to promote preventive health.

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Health systems turn to venture capital amid financial challengesHealth systems turn to venture capital amid financial challengesHealth systems turn to venture capital amid financial challenges

Health systems turn to venture capital amid financial challenges

Some health systems are working with venture capital firms to invest in innovation. But experts stress the risks related to ethical issues.

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Opinion: We need new strategic relationships between quality and financeOpinion: We need new strategic relationships between quality and financeOpinion: We need new strategic relationships between quality and finance

Opinion: We need new strategic relationships between quality and finance

The future of healthcare is where quality impacts finance more than ever, and vice versa, CEOs Joseph Fifer and Stephanie Mercado say.

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Digital therapeutics at a crossroads after Pear’s downfall Digital therapeutics at a crossroads after Pear’s downfall Digital therapeutics at a crossroads after Pear’s downfall

Digital therapeutics at a crossroads after Pear’s downfall

After Pear Therapeutics filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the digital therapeutics industry is staring down a challenging reimbursement and funding environment.

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