Pharma
Samsung, Massachusetts General Hospital team up to study GLP-1 muscle loss
Galaxy Watch wearers will get alerts about health and exercise to see if they can maintain their strength.
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Payers
Why some provider-sponsored health plans weren’t as successful as expected
Several health systems are dropping their insurance arms due to lackluster financial performances.
Pharma
With a $3.2m grant, rural hospitals may avoid generic drug shortages
The pilot program is starting in nine states.
Tech
AI 411: May 2026
Your monthly roundup of AI announcements is here.
Hospitals & Facilities
Signed and Scrubbed: May 2026 hospital M&A
An 11-hospital health system shared plans to switch to a nonprofit structure.
Tech
HIPAA rule changes are coming, but can they stand up against AI?
Changes include requiring multi-factor authentication and encryption.
Tech
Why GE HealthCare is training clinicians on AI
As clinicians use more AI, the medical device maker thinks they should be better trained on how it works.
Payers
Medicare Advantage special needs plans, explained
There are three types of SNPs. Let’s break them down.
Hospitals & Facilities
UT Austin tries for ‘AI-native’ health system
The UT Dell Medical Center is set to open in 2030.
Pharma
As Novo’s patent expires, GLP-1 generics go global
Cheaper options may grant many more patients worldwide access to GLP-1s.