

Healthcare’s Data Orchestra: Why Rising Drug Denials Signal a Need for Better Coordination
The real story isn’t about denial rates or stakeholders acting as villains. It’s about a healthcare system that forces intelligent, well-intentioned professionals to make critical decisions in information silos.

Debunked Episode 19: Turmoil at the CDC, Epic’s AI Strategy
The latest episode of the Debunked podcast explores an ongoing debate questioning the role of payers in healthcare transactions. It also highlights turmoil at the CDC.

Racing the Clock: The Life-or-Death Power of Early Drugs-of-Abuse Diagnostics in the Emergency Department
Early diagnostics for acute intoxication in the emergency department are about more than just identifying the cause of an overdose. They can enable timely intervention, reduce the risk of fatal outcomes, and open the door to substance use disorder treatment and recovery

Positioning & Distribution Will Determine the Winning Healthcare AI Startups, Investor Says
In a crowded healthcare AI market, the winners will be those that control key leverage points — where data is created, workflows are streamlined and value is delivered across stakeholders. This will differentiate winning AI startups from incumbents and copycat competitors, said Morgan Cheatham, head of healthcare and life sciences at Breyer Capital.

A Third of Employers Can’t Access Medical Claims Data from Vendors, Survey Finds
Many employers are struggling to access their medical claims data from vendors. However, those who do have access are more likely to implement strategies to combat healthcare costs.