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This founder is using sound waves to fight lung diseases
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (795+ words) Cassie McGrath is a reporter at Healthcare Brew, where she focuses on the inner-workings and business of hospitals, unions, policy, and how AI is impacting the industry. Maria Artunduaga moved from Colombia to the US at 26 with one goal: to…...
Walking through CES
2+ week, 2+ day ago (808+ words) Hello. As the US walks the line of potentially losing its measles elimination status, researchers at numerous health academic institutions used AI to create an interactive map that tracks undervaccinated areas and how they compare to outbreak hotspots. It's also…...
Health tech reflections
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (769+ words) Happy Friday, and happy end of the holiday week to all who celebrated. We hope your weekend is filled with relaxation, good food, plenty of time with loved ones, and perhaps some extra presents as a treat. " Health tech leaders…...
Walgreens private equity takeover may bring layoffs, pharmacy closures, experts warn
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (579+ words) Some worry private equity's business model may jeopardize patient access to pharmacies. Walgreens has completed a deal to be bought by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, and pharmacy experts are worried it'll bring with it layoffs and pharmacy closures. Under…...
Pharma has laid off thousands in H1 2025
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (394+ words) The first half of the year has been'eventful, to say the least. This year has been a rollercoaster for the pharmaceutical industry, and at this point, it's unclear whether the ride is about to stop or if we're at the…...
700+ rural hospitals at risk of closing
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (446+ words) Financial challenges, like low reimbursement rates, are putting pressure on small hospitals. About 768 of rural hospitals in the US are at risk of closing, with 315 of which at "immediate risk" of closing within three years. That's according to a new…...