Elevance Health to Acquire Verily’s Stop-Loss Insurance Unit February 12, 2025 Elevance Health has confirmed the acquisition of Verily’s stop-loss insurance unit, Granular Insurance, as part of its strategy to tackle increasing medical expenses and high-cost therapies.
FDA Issues Safety Alert on Smartphone-Compatible Diabetes Devices Over Missed Critical Alerts February 10, 2025 The US FDA alerts patients that smartphone settings may cause them to miss critical safety notifications from diabetes management devices, urging users to review their configurations.
Providence Reaches Tentative Agreements with Striking Healthcare Workers in Oregon February 7, 2025 Providence Health & Services announces tentative agreements with striking nurses and physicians in Oregon, nearing a resolution to the state’s largest healthcare strike. Negotiations continue with hospitalists.
AI Can Boost Research Efficiency but Not Cure Cancer Yet: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman February 7, 2025 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI cannot yet cure cancer but can improve research efficiency. He highlights how Deep Research can streamline scientific work.
AI Identifies Life-Saving Drug for Terminally Ill Patient with Rare Immune Disorder February 6, 2025 A terminally ill patient in the UK recovers from an immune illness after AI successfully identifies an existing drug for repurposing, showcasing AI’s potential in medical breakthroughs.
Cigna Ties Executive Pay to Customer Satisfaction Amid Scrutiny February 5, 2025 US health insurer Cigna to tie executive pay to customer satisfaction, hire more staff, and improve digital communication amid criticism over medical care denials.
MIT Scientists Develop AI-Powered Model to Predict 3D Genome Structures February 5, 2025 Researchers at MIT use generative AI to accelerate the calculation of 3D genomic structures, paving the way for faster drug discovery and deeper insights into genetic functions.
NHS to Recruit 700,000 Women for AI-Powered Breast Cancer Screening Trial February 4, 2025 The NHS is set to begin a major AI-powered breast cancer screening trial to enhance early detection rates and improve diagnostic accuracy in mammography assessments.
Alpro Pharmacy & OMRON Healthcare Join Forces to Tackle Fake BP Monitors in Malaysia February 4, 2025 Alpro Pharmacy and OMRON Healthcare introduce a nationwide initiative to ensure accurate BP monitoring, offering free device accuracy checks to combat counterfeit BP monitors.
SpaceX Seeks Proposals to Study Human Health & Adaptation in Space February 3, 2025 SpaceX invites research proposals to study human adaptation in space, focusing on medical advancements, mental health, and fitness solutions for long-duration missions.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Partners with BioTwin to Pilot Virtual Twin Tech for Breast Cancer Screening February 3, 2025 Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Canadian startup BioTwin have partnered to pilot virtual twin technology for breast cancer screening, advancing healthcare innovation in the UAE.
GE HealthCare Invests $138 Mn in Ireland Facility to Meet Rising Contrast Media Demand February 3, 2025 GE HealthCare invests $138 M in Cork, Ireland, to expand contrast media production, addressing global demand. New facility to boost supply by 25 M doses annually.