By DAVID INTROCASO After having worked in DC for sixteen years, in 2013 I created The Healthcare Policy Podcast. The title was in part intended to […]
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Private Equity in the Hospital Industry – Healthcare Economist
That is the title of a recent paper by Gao, Kim, and Sevilir (2025). The authors examine 1218 hospital merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in […]
How Agentic AI Accelerates Healthcare Research and Innovation
Preparing Data Foundations and Security Guardrails To achieve these gains, life sciences organizations must first address data readiness. “When you want to do a deep […]
Judge allows Ascension cyberattack class action to move forward
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A judge allowed part of […]
Digital mental health’s $20 billion blind spot
As a founder in digital mental health, I’ve watched our industry celebrate reaching $8.34 billion in valuation while systematically failing 40 percent of the population. […]
Amazon One Medical Launches Visits for Perimenopause and Menopause Care
What You Should Know: – Today, One Medical, Amazon’s national in-person and virtual primary care practice, announced the launch of specialized Perimenopause and Menopause Visits–bringing […]
Laboratory Data Standards for Interoperability
In response to a requirement in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, the ASTP/ONC prepared a report on the use of data standards for laboratory data […]
How Leading Health Systems Drive Growth Through Brand Strategy
Strong healthcare brands drive higher patient volume and foster lasting loyalty. Patients and referring physicians choose organizations they perceive as trustworthy, competent, and consistent. And […]
Trump Claims ‘No Downside’ to Avoiding Tylenol During Pregnancy. He’s Wrong.
Madison Czopek, PolitiFact “There’s no downside” to avoiding Tylenol or acetaminophen use while pregnant. President Donald Trump on Sept. 22, 2025, in a press conference […]
Public health experts say ACIP vaccine guidance creates more confusion for parents and patients
Public health experts and doctors say the ACIP’s chaotic voting process and changes to vaccine recommendations will sow confusion and doubt among patients and parents.