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Sanford Health and North Memorial Health have signed a definitive agreement to come together as a single nonprofit health system.Courtesy of North Memorial Health Audio transcript NINA MOINI: This evening, members of the public will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed health merger. Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announced last month…

Accessible Healthcare and Assistive Technology with Wearables Aug 07, 2026 Wearable technology has the means to revolutionize health and wellbeing management, with the introduction of streamlined and miniaturized devices in recent years for diabetes management, assistive audio transcription, and general health stats access. IDTechEx’s portfolio of Wearable Technology Research Reports and Subscriptions covers a diverse…

Fast-paced work environments, mounting pressure, and poor work-life balance are taking a growing toll on the physical and mental wellbeing of Hong Kong workers – with many experiencing burnout, anxiety, and even depression

One issue will decide Steven Cohen’s vote for Nevada governor this fall: Which candidate can best protect him from getting kicked off Medicaid?

New clinical workflow helps Essence, owned by the developer of Tom™, connects Oura Ringinsights to physician-lead care and helps move its wearable benefit from wellness support toproactive clinical engagement 

For most of modern history, healthcare has been reactive. People visited doctors after symptoms appeared, underwent tests when something felt wrong, and received treatment once a problem had already developed. While advances in medicine have dramatically improved outcomes, the overall model has remained largely unchanged for decades

Healthcare worldwide is at a crossroads. Aging populations, chronic disease, and a global shortage of medical professionals are straining traditional systems. Artificial Intelligence offers a transformative path forward—reshaping how care is delivered, decisions are made, and resources are optimized. In this three-part series, I explore how AI is redefining healthcare: from continuous patient monitoring, to…

The FDA announced that “low-risk general wellness products,” including healthcare wearables and software intended to promote a healthy lifestyle, will no longer be subject to stringent medical device regulation

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Two years after her brother’s death, Debra Pierce still wonders whether the 50-year-old would have survived his heart attack if her local hospital hadn’t closed