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81% of doctors report AI use, but ‘deskilling’ is a top concern

81% of doctors report AI use, but ‘deskilling’ is a top concern

Article
Mar 17, 2026

But most are concerned about AI-related skill loss. Healthcare leaders need guardrails and training so doctors use AI daily without eroding their core skills.

New obesity pill posts results close to GLP-1 leaders

Article
Mar 17, 2026

Structure Therapeutics' pill matches Novo’s and Lilly’s on weight loss, teeing up fiercer competition.

Pharma marketers top $1B in TV ads to start 2026

Pharma marketers top $1B in TV ads to start 2026

Article
Mar 17, 2026

Their ad budgets are shifting from linear TV to digital channels like CTV and social media, but big TV events still garner significant spending.

Vaccine court ruling widens rift between federal gov’t and medical associations

Vaccine court ruling widens rift between federal gov’t and medical associations

Article
Mar 17, 2026

A Massachusetts judge halts recent vaccine recommendation changes, boosting medical professionals' sway with parents and patients—for now.

AI will power the next phase of health app growth

AI will power the next phase of health app growth

Article
Mar 13, 2026

Most consumers give health apps a try, but just 3% stay after 30 days. AI features may be the fix, but only if brands don't overhype their value.

ChatGPT is showing up in patient appointments, healthcare providers report

ChatGPT is showing up in patient appointments, healthcare providers report

Article
Mar 13, 2026

AI prep is changing visits, with doctors wary of misinformation but optimistic about patient education.

Healthcare costs drive 33% of Americans to cut daily spending

Article
Mar 13, 2026

Americans across income brackets are cutting spending, rationing meds, and delaying surgery to pay for healthcare costs.

Compounded GLP-1s with B12 pose safety risks, Lilly says

Article
Mar 12, 2026

Lilly’s new safety allegations add fuel to lawsuits and FDA actions targeting telehealth sellers of compounded weight loss drugs.

Medicare Advantage overpayments raised seniors’ Part B premiums 10%, report finds

Article
Mar 12, 2026

Tighter Medicare Advantage oversight may force insurers to cut perks, exit markets, and leave seniors navigating pricier plans.

Microsoft launches AI-powered Copilot Health for patient data and insights

Article
Mar 12, 2026

The AI portal ties health records and wearables together as daily health conversations top 50 million.

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More pharma-telehealth partnerships could emerge following Novo’s pact with Hims

Article
Mar 10, 2026

Novo drops court fights to secure GLP-1 distribution, which will drive other telehealth brands to weigh pharma deals against legal risk.

Talkspace deal gives UHS insurer-backed virtual mental health reach

Article
Mar 10, 2026

Standalone telemental health solutions could benefit from health systems' pursuit of online players that drive referrals.

Tylenol use dropped among pregnant women after Trump administration autism claims

Tylenol use dropped among pregnant women after Trump administration autism claims

Article
Mar 10, 2026

After White House autism claims, acetaminophen use fell 10% before rebounding, showing how fast trust can waver.

Veeva boosts its AI capabilities with Ostro acquisition

Article
Mar 10, 2026

Its $100 million acquisition brings compliant conversations to life sciences CRM amid rising AI adoption.

Gen Z and millennials act on healthcare influencer content

Gen Z and millennials act on healthcare influencer content

Article
Mar 06, 2026

Many act on their advice—even over doctors’—reshaping how young consumers make decisions about healthcare.

J&J launches direct-to-consumer prescription drug site with lower cash prices

Article
Mar 06, 2026

Even with deep discounts, sharper digital marketing will be needed to raise awareness among cash-pay patients.

Telehealth use stabilizes, pressuring brands and providers to stand out

Article
Mar 06, 2026

Steady telehealth use among patients supports many market players, but winners will pair Rx access with user experience, AI, and caring providers.

AWS targets healthcare administration with agentic AI rollout

AWS targets healthcare administration with agentic AI rollout

Article
Mar 05, 2026

85% of healthcare orgs plan to boost agentic AI spending and expect near-term savings. Amazon has the technical edge, but may face an uphill battle against entrenched healthcare vendors.

CVS builds new health tech division around AI

Article
Mar 05, 2026

CVS' new Health100 is designed to let consumers—even outside CVS’ network—manage their health more efficiently through tech. But industry adoption may lag.

Lilly launches a GLP-1 weight loss drug cost-sharing program for employers

Article
Mar 05, 2026

It rolled out a direct-to-employer payment model aimed at expanding weight loss drug access at work with flat pricing.

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