Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
The risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs: Prior authorization and denials
GLP-1s are in high demand from patients, and the results are often impressive. But are there hidden risks in prescribing these drugs?
The risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs: Compounded versions
The risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs: The importance of informed consent
RenovoRx increases production of RenovoCath device to meet growing demand
RenovoCath is designed to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic agents directly to targeted tissues, offering a localized approach to treatment that can minimize systemic exposure.
Abu Dhabi launches major medtech initiative
The HELM Life Sciences Cluster created to accelerate global health care innovation
The risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs: Off-label use
The risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs: Are there hidden risks?
The risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs: What doctors need to know
FDA clears BD’s advanced diagnostic system to combat antimicrobial resistance
The newly cleared system uses advanced identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing algorithms to support the interpretation of complex microbiological data.
Johnson & Johnson’s MedTech Division posts solid Q1 growth
$8 billion division grew 4.1% for the quarter
Edwards Lifesciences wins CE mark for transfemoral mitral valve replacement system
Device can now be used in patients with symptomatic moderate-to-severe or severe mitral regurgitation who are not candidates for surgery or transcatheter edge-to-edge repair therapy.
Targeted alerts may help doctors choose the right antibiotics
Large NIH-funded studies show real-time alerts help doctors reduce unnecessary use of strong antibiotics
New senate bill would create Medicare payment pathway for AI-enabled devices
Experts say the lack of a consistent payment mechanism through Medicare has become a major roadblock to adoption.
Light-based technology developed for non-invasive glucose monitoring
RSP Systems achieves major milestone in non-invasive glucose monitoring technology
FQHC uses suite of AI tools to improve documentation and engagement
Oak Orchard Health taps AI tools from eClinicalWorks to boost efficiency, patient care
Medtech Association cheers tariff pause
Association previously expressed grave concerns about the effect of tarrifs.
Jeannette Bankes takes helm of GE HealthCare Patient Care Solutions
She replaces Tom Westrick, who is retiring after 20 years
Prior authorizations: Technology is changing everything
Prior authorizations are a major pain point for physicians, but technology may be able to help.
Transcarent completes $621 million merger with Accolade
Combined organization now serves more than 20 million members and 1,700 employers
AI-powered surgical platform receives FDA clearance
Clearance is the first AI platform for real-time surgical measurements, marking major leap in operating room innovation
Medical device, dental groups urge tariff exemption to protect supply chains and patient care
Groups say that tariffs could unfairly jeopardize patient care
Prior authorizations: How can physicians influence technology development
Prior authorizations: What will the prior authorization process look like in 5-10 years?
Prior authorizations: Does technology help the process or just overcomplicate it?
AI-powered device hits 500,000-scan milestone
Predictmedix cites growing role in health and safety for its device’s success
Prior authorizations: How much time can technology save physicians?
Prior authorizations: Does technology need to better integrate with EHRs?
Prior authorizations: Will payer AI cancel out physician AI?
Prior authorizations: How AI can help the process
Prior authorizations: How current technology can help streamline the process