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Cassie McGrath

Cassie McGrath joined Healthcare Brew in May 2024. She previously worked for the Boston Business Journal, MassLive, Frontline PBS, GBH, the Daily Hampshire Gazette and the Massachusetts Daily Collegian. She graduated from the Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2021 with a dual degree in journalism and political science and a certificate in international relations.

A portrait of ldemaro González, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at Rush, a healthcare organization
Hospitals & Facilities

How one hospital system is helping tackle health inequality

Chicago’s Rush University System for Health chief DEI officer discusses the challenges of working in DEI in 2026.

Hospital building split in half collaged with briefcase and $100 bill. Credit: Illustration: Anna Kim, Photos: Adobe Stock.
Hospitals & Facilities

Signed and Scrubbed: July 2026 hospital M&A

Two California health systems officially established a new joint system this month.

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Tech

AI 411: July 2026

Your monthly roundup of AI announcements is here.

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Retail Pharmacies

The rise and consequences of PBM vertical integration

Decades ago, PBMs were independent operators, but now, the biggest ones are vertically integrated with healthcare conglomerates.

Hospital data partnerships
Tech

Why hospitals and tech companies are teaming up so much

Experts spoke to us about the benefits to both parties, and why they need each other to create AI medical tools.

Sun exposure
Tech

The smart necklace trying to track sun exposure

The device is part of a growing wearables market that seeks to tap into health and wellness trends.

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Hospitals & Facilities

How this Kansas City hospital prepared for the World Cup

A longstanding partnership with GE Healthcare helped Children’s Mercy prepare.

Hospital building split in half collaged with briefcase and $100 bill.
Hospitals & Facilities

Signed and Scrubbed: June 2026 hospital M&A

Community Health Systems sold off four hospitals this month.

Healthcare Brew monthly series on AI Startups
Tech

AI 411: June 2026

Your monthly roundup of AI announcements is here.

Headshot of Michal Nedoszytko
Tech

Q&A with Abridge’s new clinician scientist

Michal Nedoszytko was practicing medicine in Europe but changed careers to work with Abridge.