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This should come as good news to watchers of medical spending, as advanced imaging for low-back pain has often been referred to as the “poster child” for healthcare overutilization. 

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The state attorneys general argue that the Medicaid work requirements may be unconstitutional, in violation of governmental sovereignty, as they effectively transform the safety net healthcare program into something administered by the federal government.

Smart Ring

Once finalized, Counsel Health will see its technology integrated into the Oura application, with an emphasis on improving the management of chronic conditions and monitoring patients for acute emergencies, based on biometrics gathered by smart rings.

The acquisition of Millennium Health was first announced last month, but now the details have been finalized. Labcorp said its new subsidiary, which works in the field of pain management and patient monitoring, will be fully integrated into its existing network of diagnostic centers.

William Abraham, MD, cardiologist and professor of medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, presented the results of the late-breaking DETECT-HF trial here at the American Heart Association (AHA) 2026 Scientific Sessions. The trial found use of remote voice analysis was able to very accurately monitor ambulatory heart failure patients for small changes in voice alone to diagnosis worsening of heart failure conditions much earlier than the current standard of care.

A new AI-powered voice analysis system is much more accurate than the current standard of care, according to new data presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2026. The technology was specifically built to be user-friendly, requiring patients to speak just a handful of sentences into their smartphone each day. 

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Jefferson Health Plans joins the chorus of insurers who have filed complaints since the 2027 star ratings were released in October.