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By KIM BELLARD Over the years, one area of tech/health tech I have avoided writing about are brain-computer interfaces (B.C.I.). In part, it was because I thought they were kind…
Giving Thanks – Ken Burns “THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION” – The Health Care Blog
By MIKE MAGEE Give thanks for our America, blemishes and all. Ken Burns says as much, making it clear, we are a mess of contradictions, and that is (in part)…
‘I’m a former India captain and ex-BCCI chief selector, I don’t care what Gautam Gambhir says’: Kris Srikkanth
Former India captain and ex–chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has launched a fresh attack on India head coach Gautam Gambhir, accusing him of inconsistent team selection after South Africa seized control…
Eli Lilly hits $1 trillion market value, first for health care company
A sign with the company logo sits outside of the headquarters of Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 17, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Eli Lilly reached a $1…
When Drug Price Transparency Isn’t Enough – The Health Care Blog
By KRISTINA SMITH & PHIYEN NGUYEN Policymakers and advocates often promote drug price transparency to lower costs and improve equity. While transparency is an important first step toward accountability and…
Struggling UnitedHealth Group is a Huge Smoking Black Box – The Health Care Blog
By JEFF GOLDSMITH In mid-April 2025, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported its 1Q25 operating results, including a modest shortfall in expected earnings and lowered its 2025 earnings forecast by 12%. The…
Support your neighborhood scientist – The Health Care Blog
By KIM BELLARD These are, it must be said, grim times for American science. Between the Trump budget cuts, the Trump attacks on leading research universities, and the normalization of…
From first tooth to first dentist visit: NHS breaks down smart habits for kids’ dental care
The NHS has laid out a clear message for parents: good teeth start with small daily habits. Nothing complicated. Just a steady brushing routine, the right kind of toothpaste, and…
How Predictive Modeling Can Rewrite the Story of Congenital Syphilis – The Health Care Blog
By KAYLA KELLY Every semester I have the privilege of guiding nursing students through their maternal and pediatric clinicals. At the beginning of the semester, their enthusiasm is contagious. They…
A Cautionary Tale – The Health Care Blog
By JACOB REIDER & JODI DANIEL Jacob: I recently needed to sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with one of the large hosting providers for a new health IT project.…
