Clinic Briefs
Massachusetts Judge Blocks CMS Medical Frailty Definition
Massachusetts judge blocks CMS medical frailty definition exempting Medicaid enrollees from work requirements, a decision reshaping eligibility rules.
US simplifies health tech certification process
US simplifies health tech certification process to reduce compliance costs for developers by $1.5 billion.
Five companies pledge faster electronic prior authorizations
Five major companies pledge faster electronic prior authorizations for self-funded health plans.
Risant Health to Acquire Integris Health, Oklahoma’s Largest System
Risant Health acquisition of Integris Health, Oklahoma's largest system, aims to stabilize smaller systems and expand value-based care access, pending regulator
Oral diabetes drug proves heart-safe in study
New oral diabetes drug orforglipron (Foundayo) proves heart-safe in study, meeting cardiovascular safety standards compared to insulin glargine.
Venus Nova Provides Non-Invasive Post-Weight Loss Contouring
Dr. Charlotte Ying highlights the growing demand for non-invasive aesthetic treatments, with Venus Nova emerging as a versatile solution for body.
Boy’s Rare Brain Disorder Treated with Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation successfully treats a boy's rare brain disorder, offering hope for similar cases.
UCLA Health Transforms Lung Transplant Preservation
UCLA Health's groundbreaking warm‑perfusion system boosts lung transplant preservation, enhancing donor organ quality and expanding life‑saving surgeries.
UCLA performs world’s first bladder transplant
UCLA surgeons achieved the world’s first successful bladder transplant in 2025, combining bladder and kidney transplants to revolutionize end-stage bladder dise
FDA seeks public input on AI regulation
The FDA seeks public input on how to regulate medical devices using generative AI, addressing unique risks and patient care potential.