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STAT+: Class action suit over UnitedHealth’s AI care denials nears key moment

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A federal judge will soon decide whether a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and its algorithm-based care denials can move forward, which would potentially open the door for attorneys to sift through the company’s internal communications. The lawsuit, in U.S.

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STAT+: RFK Jr. brings FDA under tighter control with HHS workforce cuts

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Instead, the cuts will target employees working on policy, human resources, information technology, procurement, and communications. FDA drug, medical device, or food reviewers and inspectors will not be among those fired, according to an HHS fact sheet.

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Mayo Clinic’s partnership with dairy poses conflict of interest, critics say

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The collaboration with Mayo involves research funded by the checkoff on dairy’s impacts on cardiovascular health as well as outreach “communicating dairy’s strong body of evidence,” per a press release from the checkoff when the partnership was first announced. It’s run by Dairy Management Inc.,

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Opinion: AI scribe technology lets me focus on my patients, not a screen

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Phones were not smart and the fax machine was still a cornerstone of communication in the department. To get a lab test, an X-ray, or a medication for a patient, I had to jot down instructions on a piece of paper, track down the right nurse, and verbally convey what orders I had put in. Every task required leg work and time.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine.

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STAT+: U.K. lawmaker wants regulators to probe pharma companies over ‘misleading’ Covid-19 vaccines statements

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The oversight body noted the communications had not been subject to the regulatory approval process. Moreover, one tweet was found to be “unacceptable” because it used a photograph of a 12-year-old girl with a teddy bear and certificate, along with language encouraging children to take part in the Phase 3 trial.

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Feeling Overworked and Run Down? How to Communicate With Management

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Learn how pharmacy professionals can raise workload concerns effectively—using facts, professionalism, and solutions—to protect well-being and patient safety.