Apr 15, 2026

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Subject: AI is Driving Up Your Health Care Costs – Here’s How

Content Summary:

A new STAT Report by health tech reporter Brittany Trang reveals the paradox of AI in medicine. Despite promises to make health care cheaper and more efficient, AI technology has led to increased costs by extracting more money from an already strained system. The report examines the financial realities shaping the current use of AI in health care and identifies who ultimately pays the price.

Call to Action: Learn more about the financial incentives behind medicine’s AI revolution with the new STAT Report.

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Subject: Breast Cancer in Teenagers Is Rare but Real

Content Summary:

– Breast cancer, although rare in teenagers, does occur and delayed diagnosis is common. Early education on breast health and awareness is critical.

– Lp(a) testing is contested as it may be a distraction from inflammation, the real cause of heart disease.

– Existing opioid prescribing guidelines overlook genetic variability in patient metabolism, contributing to flawed dosing recommendations and adverse drug events.

– Pharmacy benefit manager reform is crucial versus newer direct drug purchase plans to address high drug costs.

– The VA faces staff shortages; virtual, connected care could improve access for Veterans.

– Responsible AI adoption in health care should focus on improving outcomes and augmenting clinicians.

– The UK junior doctor strike highlights systemic issues beyond pay, emphasizing moral injury and burnout.

– Developmental pediatrics is collapsing due to resistance to innovative models.

– AI is reshaping medical education to augment doctors rather than replace them.

– Critical reflections on behavioral therapy and autism support neurodiversity-affirming alternatives.

– Seizures often manifest subtly; education on recognition and first aid is vital.

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Subject: [HCA Partner Mail] Harvard Medical School Leadership in Medicine: Asia Pacific Programs

Content Summary:

Harvard Medical School offers a Leadership in Medicine: Asia Pacific certificate program (Oct 5, 2026 – Sept 23, 2027) designed to equip physicians and health professionals with leadership, management, and strategic skills for navigating rapid changes in the region. Two curriculum tracks are available: Clinical Leadership and Faculty Development.

Upcoming virtual info sessions: May 12, June 10, July 16, 8:00 AM ET.

Early application deadline (save $1,000): July 15, 2026 | Final deadline: Sept 2, 2026

Program start date: October 5, 2026.

Register now to learn more and tailor your learning to your career goals.

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Subject: A Top WHO Official Confronts Iran War Fallouts

Content Summary:

– CMS is moving forward with a tech-focused chronic care experiment, approving over 150 companies and providers to offer technology-supported care for chronic conditions like diabetes and depression, aiming to improve quality and lower Medicare costs over 10 years.

– Fluoride shortages in some U.S. water systems are linked to supply chain disruptions from the war in Iran affecting global exporters.

– National Science Foundation awarded the largest cohort ever in its Graduate Research Fellowship Program, with increased funding for biology research amidst previous turbulence.

– WHO Eastern Mediterranean regional leader Hanan Balkhy’s concerns include escalation into nuclear, biological, or chemical warfare due to ongoing conflicts.

– A study shows family resilience helps children recover better from traumatic brain injuries.

– FDA approved a new drug for Hunter syndrome but only up to age 16, raising concerns about treatment access for adults with the condition.

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Subject: A Question About What Makes a Good Life

Content Summary:

Happiful magazine invites readers to share how their idea of a ‘good life’ has evolved over time. This initiative aims to broaden the definition of living well by sharing diverse personal experiences.

Readers are encouraged to take a quick one-minute survey (max 150 characters) sharing how their views have changed, with answers potentially published in Happiful’s print and digital editions.

Subscription options include print subscription for £5.99/month with additional journaling pages, puzzles, and access to Happiful Voices content.

Join the Happiful community to support your well-being journey with psychotherapist-approved, research-based articles and practical advice.

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Subject: 💊 DTC Drug Scoops

Content Summary:

– Congressman Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) proposes legislation requiring commercial insurers to count direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug purchases toward patients’ deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, incentivizing use of lower-cost cash-pay platforms like TrumpRx or CostPlusDrugs. This does not apply to Medicare or Medicaid.

– External reviews are overturning more insurer denials of medical services, with successful appeals rising from 38% in 2019 to 52.5% in 2025 in New York. Denials often stem from errors, outdated criteria, or ambiguous rules.

– Up to 20% of U.S. postpartum deaths are suicides, often unrecognized as pregnancy-related due to stigma and data gaps, impacting funding and awareness of maternal mental health.

– Postpartum depression affects about 1 in 8 new mothers; postpartum psychosis is less common but serious.

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Email 7:

Subject: ASCO Moves Fast. Announcing the STAT Recap.

Content Summary:

STAT invites you to join “ASCO 2026: The STAT Recap” virtual event on June 3. The event will distill the most significant data, debates, and developments from the ASCO cancer conference, helping biotech, pharma, and medicine leaders navigate hundreds of sessions and nonstop headlines. Participants can engage in a live audience Q&A.

Additionally, join STAT’s annual opening-night event “STAT@ASCO: Science vs. Cancer” on May 29 in Chicago, a gathering of oncology professionals for networking and discussion. The event is popular and space is limited.

RSVP links provided for both events.

Other upcoming STAT cancer events include AACR recap on April 23 (virtual) and STAT@AACR on April 21 (San Diego).

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Subject: 🏥 Nabla’s New CCPO On the Post-Ambient AI Frontiers

Content Summary:

Blake shares insights from a podcast with Matt Sakumoto, Nabla’s new Chief Clinical Product Officer, discussing the future of AI in healthcare. Key points:

– The ambient AI scribe era is now baseline; next wave is agentic AI turning words into actions by automating workflows like order entry, prior auth, and care coordination to reduce physician burden.

– AI readiness depends on organizational culture, leadership buy-in, and capacity for change, not just technology quality.

– AI potentially enables independent small-group primary care by lowering back-office costs—could revive autonomy lost to health system consolidation.

– Value-based care (VBC) remains a challenge due to misaligned insurance cycles and difficulty measuring long-term preventive outcomes.

– A potential “H&R Block for health insurance” concept: AI or advisors helping consumers navigate complex insurance choices.

– Health tech M&A is active, with partnerships evolving beyond vendor relationships to co-development. Regulatory landscape varies by state; federal standards may lag.

– 5-year vision: AI anticipates and executes next clinical steps before clinicians think about them, fundamentally transforming care delivery.

Podcast and roundtable event details provided. Blake invites reader feedback and promotes the Hospitalogy community for healthcare leaders.

Stay Well!