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Suki announced on Tuesday the launch of an AI dictation tool that transcribes speech verbatim, suitable for scenarios involving complex medical terminology, and supports integration with Epic and Meditech EHR systems, or embedding into other health tech products. The tool complements Suki's passive ambient documentation tool, helping clinicians choose the best documentation method based on visit type.
Boston Scientific disclosed on Wednesday that a cyberattack has affected its ability to process and ship customer orders. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said the attack impacted certain IT systems, causing disruptions to global operations. The company has not yet determined whether the incident will have a material impact.
A latest report released by Georgetown University indicates that the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process established under the No Surprises Act has accumulated over $22.4 billion in additional costs from 2022 to 2025, with 2025 alone reaching $16.6 billion, a nearly 3.5-fold increase from 2024. The number of disputes surged by 77%, payment amounts rose by 264%, and award amounts in certain specialties far exceeded in-network rates. Researchers urge policymakers to revisit the Act.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday that Monogram Health, a Tennessee-based home care company, has agreed to pay $2.4 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit alleging that it submitted inaccurate or medically unsupported diagnosis codes from 2021 to 2023, resulting in overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans.
According to the latest Aon research, the average healthcare cost per employee for U.S. employers in 2027 is expected to exceed $19,000, up 9.5% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive year of near-double-digit increases. Employee out-of-pocket costs have also risen significantly, reaching an average of $5,297 per person in 2026. The cost surge is driven by the high prevalence of chronic diseases, the adoption of specialty drugs and GLP-1 therapies, and AI-assisted clinical coding inflating bills. Employers face a dilemma between benefit budgets and salary growth.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs deployed the Oracle electronic health record system at three medical centers in Indiana, marking the third round of rollout this year. The system now covers 11 hospitals, with plans to complete deployment at 13 sites this year. After a three-year pause due to technical issues, it is now accelerating, aiming for full coverage by 2031.
Carelon Behavioral Health, a division of Elevance, announced that Dr. Patrick Fox has assumed the role of president effective immediately, succeeding Corbin Petro. Fox brings thirty years of clinical psychiatry and behavioral health leadership experience and previously served as president of Wellpoint New Jersey. Concurrently, Patrick Gillespie has taken over as president of Wellpoint New Jersey.
Over a dozen US healthcare systems recently issued warnings that cyber scammers are sending phishing emails impersonating Epic's MyChart patient portal, using free "senior health packages" or "MyChart Medicare toolkits" as bait to lure patients into clicking links and providing personal information. Organizations such as Texas Health, Avera Health, Methodist Health System, Premier Health, and Sentara Health have all issued alerts. Epic stated that such attacks exploit MyChart's brand recognition and are not due to system vulnerabilities, but advised users to remain vigilant against suspicious emails.
The healthcare system is divided by specialties, organ systems, and diseases, while patients experience a continuous personal journey. This article explores how integrated coordination, navigation support, and technology empowerment can make healthcare revolve around the 'person' rather than the 'department'.