In a significant development for the healthcare industry, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a crucial funding bill that includes a six-month extension of full Medicare telehealth coverage. This move comes at a critical juncture, as the previous coverage was set to expire on March 31,
Monday saw a significant step forward for the digital health sector as Hinge Health, a company specializing in digital physical therapy, filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The move hints at the possible resurgence of digital health IPOs, which have been subdued over the past couple of
Senate Democrats, led by Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, are making significant strides to reinstate the comprehensive bipartisan healthcare package that was previously stalled at the end of 2024. This ambitious legislative effort, encapsulated in the Bipartisan Healthcare Act, seeks to implement
The 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition spotlighted the rise of AI-powered agents, highlighting predictions made by Seth Hain, senior vice president of R&D at Epic. The conference revealed how Epic, a leading force in electronic health records (EHR), is at the forefront of AI
Faisal Zain is a healthcare expert specializing in medical technology, with significant experience in the manufacturing of medical devices used for diagnostics and treatment. He is at the forefront of an ambitious initiative in sub-Saharan Africa leveraging point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to
The FDA has recently approved Neurotech Pharmaceuticals' pioneering gene therapy product, Encelto, which is designed to treat macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel) in adults, marking a significant advancement in vision disorder treatment. Unlike traditional protein therapies that require
