# MedCity News * **Definition:** MedCity News is a digital news platform that focuses on the intersection of healthcare, technology, and innovation, providing insights, analysis, and reporting on trends, policies, and developments in the healthcare industry. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / MedCity News ## News * Selected news from the source **MedCity News**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.8K news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/25/2025 | [**Healthcare Staff are Digital Workers Now: They Need a Better Experience - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/healthcare-staff-are-digital-workers-now-they-need-a-better-experience/) | [[Data Privacy and Cybersecurity]]; [[Securing Healthcare Data]]; [[Data Security]] | | 5/22/2025 | [**The 5 Best Medical Billing Outsourcing Companies**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/the-5-best-medical-billing-outsourcing-companies/) | [[Outsourcing]]; [[Health]]; [[Healthcare Data Monetization]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**How Smarter AI Strikes Back for Hospitals**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/how-smarter-ai-strikes-back-for-hospitals/) | [[EHR]]; [[Talent]]; [[AI-Driven Solutions]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**The Affordable Care Act's Lasting Impact On Healthcare Marketing - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/the-affordable-care-acts-lasting-impact-on-healthcare-marketing/) | [[Health]]; [[Electronic Health Records]]; [[Healthcare Communications]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**Driving Synthetic Biology Forward Through Adoption of Technology Enabling Rapid DNA and mRNA Synthesis**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/driving-synthetic-biology-forward-through-adoption-of-technology-enabling-rapid-dna-and-mrna-synthesis/) | [[AI-Driven Drug Discovery]]; [[AI and Machine Learning]]; [[AI and Predictive Analytics]] | | 5/15/2025 | [**AI Won't Save Healthcare, But It Can Help Stop Wasting Millions - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/ai-wont-save-healthcare-but-it-can-help-stop-wasting-millions/) | [[Healthcare Providers]]; [[AI and Machine Learning]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**HHS Health IT Innovation Exec Joins INVEST Agenda at Critical Time for the Department**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/hhs-health-it-innovation-exec-joins-invest-agenda-at-critical-time-for-the-department/) | [[Collaboration]]; [[Digital Health Integration]]; [[Digital Health Platforms]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**Data Integration: The Essential Element in Telemedicine Sustainability**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/data-integration-the-essential-element-in-telemedicine-sustainability/) | [[Integration of AI]]; [[Security]]; [[AI in Claims Processing]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Reducing Care Gaps Through Payer Insights**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/reducing-care-gaps-through-payer-insights/) | [[Telehealth Adoption]]; [[Clinical Documentation]]; [[Executive Presentation]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Barriers and Pathways to Healthtech Adoption in Clinical Practice - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/barriers-and-pathways-to-healthtech-adoption-in-clinical-practice/) | [[EHR]]; [[Executive Presentation]]; [[Patient Monitoring]] | | 5/6/2025 | [**Eliminating Blind Spots in the Patient Journey**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/eliminating-blind-spots-in-the-patient-journey/) | [[Digital Health]]; [[Prior Authorization]]; [[Biotech]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Jerapy for Rare, Progressive Vision-Loss Disorder Fails Phase 3 Test**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/jnj-gene-therapy-inherited-retinal-rare-disease-vision-loss-xlrp-meiragtx/) | [[Biotech]]; [[Gene Therapy]]; [[Vision]] | | 5/2/2025 | [**AI in Clinical Settings: Balancing Innovation, Patient Care, and Personalized Medicine**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/ai-in-clinical-settings-balancing-innovation-patient-care-and-personalized-medicine/) | [[AI in Oncology]]; [[AI in Dermatology]]; [[AI in Clinical Decision Support]] | | 4/30/2025 | [**The Best Options for Diagnostic Imaging Covered by Medicare**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/the-best-options-for-diagnostic-imaging-covered-by-medicare/) | [[Partnerships]]; [[Endocrinology]]; [[Radiology]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**How Leveraging Information for Action can Build a More Sustainable Healthcare System**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/how-leveraging-information-for-action-can-build-a-more-sustainable-healthcare-system/) | [[Patient Experience]]; [[Technological Advancements]]; [[Machine Learning]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**Healthcare's Robotic Renaissance: Meeting Future Demands - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/healthcares-robotic-renaissance-meeting-future-demands/) | [[AI in Healthcare]]; [[AI in Dermatology]]; [[Value-Based Care]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**Trump's Executive Order on Prescription Drug Costs Delivers a Win for Pharma Companies**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/trump-drug-costs-pharma/) | [[Drug Price Negotiation]]; [[Patient Advocacy]]; [[Negotiations]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**Healthcare's Next Chapter: Agentic AI Meets Human-Centric Innovation - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/healthcares-next-chapter-agentic-ai-meets-human-centric-innovation/) | [[Healthcare Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Claim Denials]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**What Are the Best Medical Coding Outsourcing Companies?**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/what-are-the-best-medical-coding-outsourcing-companies/) | [[Data Security]]; [[Patient Care]]; [[Outsourcing]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**Teladoc Health Launches New Cardiometabolic Health Program**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/teladoc-cardiometabolic-health/) | [[Cardiometabolic Health]]; [[Medical Coding]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**Which AI Health Tech Startups Will Present at INVEST Pitch Perfect Contest?**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/which-ai-health-tech-startups-will-present-at-invest-pitch-perfect-contest/) | [[Clinical Workflow]]; [[Health]]; [[Medicaid]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**The Next Evolution in Care Delivery: Key Barriers to Scaling In-Home Primary Care**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/the-next-evolution-in-care-delivery-key-barriers-to-scaling-in-home-primary-care/) | [[Telehealth and Remote Monitoring]]; [[Patient Remote Monitoring Systems]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**What Issues Do Healthcare Leaders Want Dr. Oz to Tackle as CMS Administrator?**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/what-issues-do-healthcare-leaders-want-dr-oz-to-tackle-as-cms-administrator/) | [[Healthcare]]; [[Leadership]]; [[Health]] | | 4/6/2025 | [**A Unified Platform Is Essential To Boost The Customer Experience In Healthcare**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/a-unified-platform-is-essential-to-boost-the-customer-experience-in-healthcare/) | [[Quality of Care]]; [[Engagement]]; [[Hospitals]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**The Hidden Cracks in Healthcare's Cybersecurity Ecosystem**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/the-hidden-cracks-in-healthcares-cybersecurity-ecosystem/) | [[Incident Response]]; [[Data Protection]]; [[Pharma]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **AI in Healthcare**: AI enhances patient engagement through personalized education and care plans, addressing chronic conditions and improving health literacy. - **Diversity in Clinical Trials**: FDA emphasizes the need for diverse participant representation in clinical trials to improve healthcare equity and research outcomes. - **Healthcare Technology Challenges**: Healthtech companies face regulatory hurdles and must demonstrate cost-effectiveness while navigating complex healthcare systems. - **Cybersecurity in Healthcare**: Healthcare organizations are investing in cybersecurity to combat ransomware threats, leading to a decrease in ransom payments. - **Digital Transformation in Healthcare**: The healthcare industry is undergoing digital transformation, focusing on AI adoption and data literacy to enhance patient care. - **Remote Patient Monitoring**: RPM is crucial for improving healthcare access and addressing health disparities, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Care Navigation**: Care navigation services are emerging to help patients navigate the complex U.S. healthcare system, improving access and outcomes. - **Medical Coding Automation**: The medical coding industry is transforming through automation, raising questions about the future roles of coders and necessary skills. - **Atria Health Partnership Model**: Atria Health has introduced a partnership model for cardiology practices focusing on capital, expertise, and technology to support independent, physician-led practices. - **Knownwell Expansion**: Knownwell has expanded its obesity care services by opening six new clinics in Chicago and offering virtual care across multiple states. - **Centivo and Premise Health Collaboration**: Centivo and Premise Health are launching a primary care-focused health plan for employers, emphasizing effective management of inbound phone calls. - **Humana and Thyme Care Agreement**: Humana has initiated a value-based agreement with Thyme Care to enhance cancer care support for Medicare Advantage members. - **Executive Changes in Healthcare**: February saw numerous executive changes in healthcare, including new hires and resignations, highlighting a dynamic employment landscape. - **HIMSS Conference Highlights**: The HIMSS conference showcased product launches and partnerships from healthcare technology leaders, including Epic and Microsoft. - **Customer Experience in Healthcare**: The importance of customer experience in healthcare is growing, with a focus on improving communication and patient-provider interactions. - **AI Change Management**: A report emphasizes the significance of AI change management in healthcare, advocating for a strong data foundation for successful implementation. - **Dr. Mehmet Oz's Appointment**: Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed as CMS administrator, with calls to prioritize Medicare Advantage and telehealth services. - **Healthcare Technology Investments**: Create Health Ventures launched a fund to enhance technology for payers, while Providence is investing in new healthcare facilities. ### Organizations Mentioned - **FDA**: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, responsible for regulating clinical trials and ensuring drug safety. - **Veradigm**: A healthcare technology company focused on improving patient information access for primary care providers. - **ASTP**: A healthcare organization involved in innovation and strategic partnerships in health technology. - **Google Cloud**: A cloud computing service that introduced AI tools for healthcare data management. - **GE HealthCare**: A healthcare technology company collaborating on AI research to enhance healthcare tools. - **Philips**: A technology company expanding its partnership with AWS for digital pathology capabilities. - **Grail**: A company focused on early cancer detection through its Galleri test. - **Tendo Systems**: A healthcare software company developing a digital engagement platform in partnership with Jefferson Health. - **Providence**: A large health system collaborating with Nuance Communications to enhance clinical documentation. - **Nuance Communications**: A technology company providing AI solutions for clinical documentation and workflow management. - **Nym Health**: A company utilizing AI for autonomous medical coding. - **Ochsner Health System**: A healthcare provider prioritizing mental health services in Louisiana. - **Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana**: An insurance provider collaborating to improve access to mental health services. - **New Orleans Business Alliance**: An organization supporting healthcare infrastructure and economic growth in Louisiana. - **Atria Health**: A healthcare organization focusing on cardiology practices. - **Knownwell**: A provider of obesity care services. - **Centivo**: A health plan provider collaborating with Premise Health. - **Premise Health**: A healthcare provider partnering with Centivo. - **Humana**: A health insurance company initiating a partnership with Thyme Care. - **Thyme Care**: A healthcare provider enhancing cancer care support.