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How Mayo Clinic Is Using AI to Transform Diagnosis and Patient Care
Artificial intelligence is moving from research labs into everyday healthcare. Across the United States, hospitals are using AI to help doctors detect diseases earlier, analyze medical information, reduce administrative tasks, and provide more personalized care. Mayo Clinic is one of the healthcare organizations actively developing and evaluating these technologies. Rather than viewing artificial intelligence as a replacement for physicians, Mayo Clinic is largely using it as an additional clinical tool. AI can analyze enormous amounts of medical information and identify patterns that may be difficult to recognize through traditional methods alone. Physicians can then combine these insights with medical history, examination findings, laboratory results, imaging, and their own clinical judgment.
10 FDA-Authorized AI Medical Devices Changing U.S. Healthcare
Artificial intelligence is no longer just an experimental technology in healthcare. It is already helping physicians examine medical images, identify diseases, prioritize urgent cases, perform ultrasound examinations, and make clinical decisions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains a list of medical devices that use artificial intelligence or machine learning and have been authorized for marketing in the United States. Many of these technologies work behind the scenes. A patient may have an X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, eye examination, mammogram, or colonoscopy without realizing that AI is helping healthcare professionals analyze the results. Importantly, most AI medical devices are designed to support healthcare professionals rather than replace them. Here
Top Digital Health Startups in America
The U.S. healthcare industry is going through a major digital transformation. Patients can now consult doctors virtually, access mental health support online, manage chronic conditions from home, and use digital tools to stay informed about their health. At the same time, hospitals and physicians are adopting artificial intelligence to reduce paperwork, improve clinical workflows, and manage growing amounts of healthcare data. Behind many of these changes are digital health startups. Some are building tools directly for patients, while others are creating technology for doctors, hospitals, employers, and health insurance companies. Here are some of the top digital health startups and growth-stage companies shaping healthcare in America. 1. Abridge Focus: AI-powered
Healthcare Data Breaches: Lessons from Recent Incidents
Healthcare organizations hold some of the most sensitive information about Americans. Medical records can contain names, addresses, Social Security numbers, insurance details, diagnoses, prescription information, test results, and financial data. That makes healthcare an attractive target for cybercriminals. A healthcare data breach is also different from many other types of cyber incidents. If a retail company’s website goes offline, customers may be temporarily unable to shop. If a hospital’s systems become unavailable, doctors may lose access to medical records, pharmacies may struggle to process prescriptions, and healthcare providers may have difficulty billing insurers. In other words, healthcare cybersecurity is not only an IT issue. It can become a patient care
Best Health Insurance Companies in the USA
Choosing health insurance in the United States can feel complicated. There are many insurance companies, different plan types, varying provider networks, and several costs to compare. The best health insurance company for one person may also be completely different from the best choice for another. Your location, age, family size, preferred doctors, medications, expected healthcare needs, and budget can all affect your decision. Some insurers stand out because of their large provider networks. Others are known for integrated healthcare systems, digital services, Medicare options, or plans designed for different budgets. To make the search easier, here are some of the leading health insurance companies in the USA along with what
Medicare GLP-1 Coverage in 2026: What Patients and Providers Need to Know
GLP-1 medications have become one of the most talked-about developments in U.S. healthcare. Drugs in this category are being used for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk reduction, and, in some cases, obstructive sleep apnea. For many patients, however, access has depended heavily on insurance coverage and cost. That makes Medicare’s changing approach to GLP-1 medications particularly important. Starting July 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. This temporary nationwide program expands access to certain GLP-1 medications for eligible people with Medicare Part D drug coverage. For patients, the program could make some treatments more affordable. For physicians, pharmacists,
Digital Therapeutics: Are They Becoming Mainstream?
Healthcare is becoming increasingly digital. Patients can now speak with doctors through telehealth platforms, monitor their health with wearable devices, and use mobile apps to manage different aspects of their care. Another important part of this shift is digital therapeutics (DTx). Digital therapeutics are software-based healthcare interventions designed to help prevent, manage, or treat certain health conditions. Unlike general wellness apps that track steps or offer meditation exercises, digital therapeutics are designed around specific clinical goals and often use evidence-based approaches. In the United States, interest in digital therapeutics has grown among healthcare providers, technology companies, insurers, employers, and patients. However, an important question remains: Are digital therapeutics becoming part