MedCity News

Hello Patient Secures $22.5M for Conversational AI Solution

Payment Integrity is a Systems Problem, not a Data Glitch

As our healthcare system has evolved to provide higher quality care to more — and increasingly clinically complicated — people, the disconnect between what’s billed, what’s documented, and what’s actually true has deepened.

By Prasanna Ganesan

MedCity Influencers

ChatGPT for Medical Use Is a Cry for Help. We Need Better Medical Triage

The growing use of AI chatbots for medical questions should not be seen as a threat to the healthcare system, but as a signal that patients aren’t trying to replace their physicians; they’re trying to find them.

By Rishi Khakhkhar, Dr. David Whitehead and Muthu Alagappan

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Healthcare Experts Slam Florida’s Plan to End Vaccine Mandates

Florida plans to end all vaccine mandates, drawing sharp criticism from health experts who warn it threatens public health and could lead to preventable disease outbreaks.

By Marissa Plescia

Policy, Health Tech Artificial Intelligence,

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What Did Lawmakers Discuss at the House Hearing on Health AI?

Lawmakers and health experts convened on Capitol Hill this week to discuss the use of AI in healthcare. They highlighted the technology’s potential to reduce administrative burdens and boost care access in rural areas — while also warning about oversight gaps and the risks of AI-driven prior authorization.

By Katie Adams

BioPharma, Policy

Embracing Transparency, FDA Will Make All Future Drug Rejection Letters Public

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said publishing complete response letters recognizes public interest in the transparency and credibility of agency decision-making about drugs. He also said the move complies with an executive order that covers the communication of scientific data.

By Frank Vinluan

MedCity Influencers

The Most Impactful AI in Healthcare Isn’t Clinical, It’s Operational

There’s always going to be a new AI tool promising to save healthcare, optimize a workflow, or save someone a few minutes a day. But before we chase every emerging use case, we should tackle the biggest, most expensive part of the system: labor optimization.

By Todd Walrath

MedCity Influencers

What’s Missing from Your Tool Chest? How Health Plans Can Improve Star Ratings in Medicare Advantage

The pathway for health plans to achieve better Star ratings performance in their MA business depends on creating an ecosystem where providers are supported with the right tools and resources, incentives are properly aligned, and the member experience remains central to all initiatives.

By Dave Kearney

BioPharma, Startups

Startup Treeline Bio Emerges From the Shadows With $1B+ Raised and 3 Cancer Drugs in the Clinic

Eschewing the traditional model of financing biotech startups milestone to milestone to support a lead asset, Treeline Biosciences’ well-funded pipeline is comprised of multiple complementary programs. Select investors have supported the approach of Treeline, which said it has raised more than $1.1 billion to date.

By Frank Vinluan

Health Tech

NewDays Secures $7M To Expand Treatment for Cognitive Impairment, Dementia

NewDays' $7 million seed round was led by General Catalyst and Madrona. The funds will be used to expand into additional states and grow its team.

By Marissa Plescia

Startups, Health Tech Artificial Intelligence,

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What One Investor Believes Is the Key to Healthcare AI Success

Chirag Shah, partner at Define Ventures, thinks the success of a healthcare AI startup often depends on its ability to move beyond a narrow point solution. By integrating AI into workflows and expanding from initial “wedges” into full platforms, startups can stand out from the competition, he said.

By Katie Adams

MedCity Influencers

Caught Between Visits: How Our System Fails People With Parkinson’s and Dementia

Much of today’s care infrastructure was built for a different era, when medicine focused on acute illnesses and short-term fixes. But neurodegenerative diseases don’t follow that script, and neither can we. We have the tools to build something better: care that stays with people, adapts to their needs, and helps them live not just longer, but better.

By Caroline Cake and Dr. Kinan Muhammed

MedCity Influencers

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Easing Frontline Pressure: How AI Can Lift the Administrative Burden Off Care Teams

AI agents excel in operating within compliance frameworks, offloading structured tasks while escalating edge cases to human providers. They show great promise in helping reclaim clinical capacity and reduce the mounting administration associated with modern medicine.

By Nate MacLeitch

Startups

A Preview of Healthcare Startups Competing in the INVEST Digital Health Pitch Perfect Contest

Six healthcare startups using AI to address a variety of healthcare challenges will vie for the top prize at the conference at Pegasus Park in Dallas on September 18. Register today!

By Stephanie Baum

Payers, Providers

CMS: ACOs in Shared Savings Program Saved Medicare $2.4B in 2024

Out of the 476 ACOs that participated in the Medicare Shared Savings Program in 2024, 75% earned $4.1 billion in performance payments, CMS reported.

By Marissa Plescia