Apple unveils new Apple Watch feature that detects sleep apnea: The timing of the feature’s unveiling could be the spark Apple needs to reignite its stagnating device business.

Biden Administration’s final rules aim to boost mental healthcare parity law: But with no new enforcement mechanisms in place, we’re bearish on their ability to improve patients’ access to mental healthcare in a meaningful way.

AI chatbots help busy healthcare providers communicate with patients: Consumers would rather engage with AI than wait on hold for a human. But many are concerned with the tech’s reliability and ability to protect their data.

Global consumers are investing money to improve their health: There’s a market opportunity for brands and retailers across multiple sectors to reach consumers’ wallets via social media.

Ochsner expands its virtual weight management solution: The health system’s focus on selectively prescribing GLP-1s through affiliated physicians is a discerning financial move.

Senior-focused primary care orgs get patients to have more visits: While interesting, new findings from the Humana-led study should be taken with a grain of salt. The insurer has skin in the game with its CenterWell Senior Primary Care brand and clinics.

Connected fitness users are pulling the plug: Our updated forecast shows US adults are heading back to the gym or outdoor fitness routines, leaving Peloton, Mirror, and others behind.

Smart hospitals go beyond digital: Cleveland Clinic will deploy Verizon’s private 5G network at its new Mentor, Ohio hospital. Here’s why it’s a model for the hospital of the future.

Patient empowerment is a double-edged sword: The Edelman Trust Barometer shows a growing number of consumers around the world are trusting friends, family, and social media for medical advice.

Generative AI comes to EHRs: Microsoft’s strong AI position could bring the company more healthcare cloud customers since its integrated AI tech with Epic can only be accessed on Azure.

The risks and benefits of generative AI in healthcare: The AI craze is triggering mixed feelings in healthcare communities as tech players continue to tout their tools for healthcare tasks.

Big Pharma needs a better local online presence: We dive into the 2023 Worldcom Digital Health Monitor report to find out which of the largest pharma companies are winning and who’s losing opportunities based on their online presence.

Investors see opportunities in VBC players: But they’ll have to play the long game to achieve financial success. VBC models don’t produce results overnight.

Consumers see pharmacists as a go-to healthcare source: Pharmacists’ roles and responsibilities evolved during the pandemic. Patients are noticing—and trusting them more than ever.

Quality of care doesn’t beat real revenue: A new AMN Healthcare report on physicians’ bills highlights how healthcare stakeholders’ revenue goals are misaligned.

RPM adoption surges, but faces future roadblocks: We unpack recent trends on remote patient monitoring usage among doctors and factors preventing further growth.

Retail health clinic use soared during the pandemic: We examine what drove growth and forecast the future of retail clinic utilization.

Power to the online patient reviewers: Providers need to react to the online feedback from patients, not just ask for it.

Walgreens’ US healthcare segment is on the path to profit: Retail health investments take center stage as COVID-19 vaccinations plummet.

Patients want to view their test results immediately: We explore the debates still raging about the benefits and risks of giving patients instantaneous access to their test results.