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Wearable health device ownership rises, but adoption skews wealthy and healthy
More U.S. adults own smartwatches and connected health devices, and many share data with providers. But Rock Health research shows uptake concentrates among those least likely to need monitoring.
Mayo Clinic picks Microsoft for frontier AI model in diagnostic push
Mayo Clinic and Microsoft are developing an advanced AI model to support earlier diagnoses and treatment planning. Details on capabilities and timeline remain scarce.
WVU Health System moves toward Independence Health acquisition in Pennsylvania
West Virginia University Health System is advancing plans to acquire Independence Health, expanding its footprint into southwestern Pennsylvania. Details on timing and deal structure remain unclear.
More Americans own health wearables, but adoption skews wealthy
Wearable and connected device ownership is rising, per Rock Health survey. Yet healthier, wealthier users adopt them most—those who need monitoring least.
Epic sues SelfRx over 100K stolen medical records; SelfRx denies knowing who took them
Epic Systems accused SelfRx of accessing over 100,000 patient records for financial gain. SelfRx now claims ignorance of the breach source, complicating the high-stakes healthcare data lawsuit.
Gene expression analysis white paper shows microfluidic qPCR approach for drug development
Fierce Biotech publishes resource on microfluidic qPCR as alternative to traditional qPCR and sequencing for biomarker research and target validation in drug development workflows.
Utah Medical Board breaks ranks on AI chatbot drug renewals
Utah's medical regulator criticized an ongoing pilot that uses chatbots to process prescription renewals, escalating debate over AI oversight in clinical workflows.
Gartner Hires Sr. Director for AI and Operational Tech
Gartner is filling a senior analyst role focused on AI strategy for CIOs and operational technology leaders. The hire signals analyst focus on how enterprise operations teams adopt AI tools.
Parloa's CRO on AI adoption gaps in customer service
Chris Silver, Parloa's chief revenue officer, discusses how companies are adopting AI in customer care, what blocks success, and where the market is headed next.
CEOs must reposition supply chains as AI and geopolitics redraw trade
McKinsey warns that AI, geopolitical realignment, and shifting capital flows are forcing executives to rethink where and how they compete. Here's what the shift means for your growth strategy.
McKinsey: Five years of Latino economic mobility research shows structural barriers remain
McKinsey has compiled five years of research on Latino economic opportunity in the US. The findings identify why expanding access for this demographic matters to overall economic growth.
Crisis exposes what strategy hides—Marina Nitze on why orgs reinvent faster in chaos
McKinsey's Author Talks series interviews Marina Nitze on how organizational crises reveal systemic failures and create rare windows for meaningful change. Learn what leaders miss when systems appear to work.