Investors are becoming increasingly interested in AI tools that don’t just generate insights or recommendations, but actually autonomously carry out tasks to offload work from busy healthcare staff. On Thursday,
Carrot Expands AI Metabolic Health Program to Menopause
Carrot, a fertility and family care platform, announced on Thursday that it is expanding its AI metabolic health program to support women going through menopause. Menlo Park, California-based Carrot serves
Only 33% of Physicians Believe Health Plans’ Prior Auth Commitments Will Make a Difference
Last year, insurers made a series of commitments to streamline prior authorization, including improving transparency and standardizing electronic prior authorization. The commitments are being implemented throughout 2026 and 2027. However,
This TechBio Startup Just Raised $2B Without Disclosing a Single Detail About Its Drugs
When a biotech startup reveals a substantial round of funding, the announcement typically includes information about a pipeline, or at least a lead drug candidate. Large sums are also often
How Value-Based Care Could Finally Fix What’s Broken in Autism Treatment
The mother sitting across from me had done everything right. She noticed the signs early and pushed for an evaluation. She worked with her insurance company and eventually secured a
Inviting Investors and Corporate Business Development Leaders to Bullseye
MedCity News has long covered innovation in healthcare. We have also hosted events bringing together investors, startups and the healthcare ecosystem in a bid to connect those novel companies to
How Healthcare Leaders are Reacting to the White House’s Proposed Fertility Benefit Rule
The Trump administration recently released a proposed rule that aims to expand access to fertility benefits, but some healthcare leaders say it doesn’t go far enough. The rule proposed by
Five Ways Technology Can Transform Chronic Care Management
The CDC estimates that more than 129 million Americans, roughly 37% of the population, are living with at least one chronic condition. These conditions account for nearly 90% of the
How Beth Israel Lahey Health Cut Fax Failures From 34% to 4% — and Saved $4 Million
Beth Israel Lahey Health recently modernized its fax infrastructure — a move the Massachusetts-based health system said has paid off big time. The health system upgraded its faxing processes during
About 67% of Employers Cover GLP-1s for Weight Management; That Could Decline in 2027
The high cost of GLP-1s is causing some employers to reconsider their coverage, a new survey from the Business Group on Health found. The survey received responses from 105 self-funded









