A patient calls their gastroenterologist’s office with worsening symptoms. The first available appointment is in three months. By the time they’re seen, what started as manageable has become serious, requiring
In a letter last week, 12 Democrats in the Senate Finance Committee laid out their plans for healthcare, aiming to lower costs, make it easier to get insurance and address
Consumers are increasingly taking a more active role in managing their health through the use of telehealth platforms, wearables, wellness apps and at-home diagnostics. Rachel Springate, co-founding general partner at
Rural hospitals are accustomed to operating under extreme stress and supporting patients with little access to care, but recent pressures are pushing many to a breaking point. Persistent financial challenges
A new dynamic is unfolding in exam rooms across the country. Patients are arriving not just with symptoms, but synthesized explanations of them. This comes in the form of summaries
Private equity ownership of healthcare facilities has led to significant problems — including hospital closures, reduced staffing and compromised healthcare services — showing the need for regulation, a new report
As AI models increasingly touch more aspects of clinical care, the medical community, the government and the public are still grappling with how to manage such a transformative shift. There
Each year, more than 29 million Americans see a dentist but no medical provider. For these individuals, the dental chair is their first and only meaningful point of contact with
The healthcare industry has steadily advanced its use of technology, but certain weighted challenges now require more immediate, focused innovation. Paper-based faxing, mail-based billing and voicemail are prime examples —
Lantern, a specialty care platform, has secured $30 million in funding, which will help it expand across employers and health plans, the company announced on Thursday. Dallas, Texas-based Lantern directs
