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UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million

The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.

STAT

Personalized medicine: We're not there yet

It is against the yardstick of access that the success of personalized medicine will ultimately be measured.

Cascade PBS

In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare

Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap.

Forbes

Diabetes Monitoring Apps Don’t Deliver Meaningful Benefits, Report Says

Digital diabetes management tools “fail to deliver meaningful benefits to patients” while increasing the cost of healthcare, the Peterson Health Technology Institute says.

Forbes

Diabetes Monitoring Apps Don’t Deliver Meaningful Benefits, Report Says

Digital diabetes management tools “fail to deliver meaningful benefits to patients” while increasing the cost of healthcare, the Peterson Health Technology Institute says.

Radiology Business

Radiology the 3rd most sought-after specialty among healthcare employers

AMN Healthcare received 155 search requests for such specialists, behind only family medicine (279) and NPs (420), according to a recently released report.

Bloomberg.com

Investing in Women's Health Is Finally Taking Off

Hey, it’s Jeff Green from Bloomberg’s Equality team. This week I wanted to talk about how the success of a female-led postpartum startup might be benefiting from a broader willingness to fund women’s health companies. But first…

First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Will Be Available Soon (Published 2024)

Opill will cost $19.99 per month or $49.99 for a three-month supply.

PubMed Central (PMC)

Effect of Intermittent Cold Exposure on Brown Fat Activation, Obesity, and Energy Homeostasis in Mice

Homeotherms have specific mechanisms to maintain a constant core body temperature despite changes in thermal environment, food supply, and metabolic demand. Brown adipose tissue, the principal thermogenic organ, quickly and efficiently increases ...

CNBC

Dexcom's first-ever over-the-counter glucose monitor patch gets FDA clearance

Dexcom on Tuesday announced that its new over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor called Stelo has been cleared for use by the FDA.

Children’s Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Mental Health During COVID-19

This cross-sectional survey study assesses the association of physical activity and screen time with the mental health of school-aged children in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic.