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STAT+ | AI scribe companies promise to help doctors bill more. Who will pay the extra cost?

Note-taking scribes are rapidly growing in use among doctors. Experts say AI bots automatically coding for insurance may lead to higher bills for patients.

By Brittany Trang

What updated thresholds for statin use could mean for patients

With new guidelines being developed, researchers look at new risk models for statins and cardiovascular disease, leave current number of patients unchanged.

By Elizabeth Cooney

STAT+ | In a new era, glucose sensors straddle the line between medical device and wellness tool

Some startups are beginning to sell over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors directly to users alongside their apps.

By Katie Palmer

Epic

STAT+ | Epic’s AI overhaul promises to address EHR headaches for clinicians and patients

Epic introduced new AI assistants aimed at patients, providers, and admin staff. A new AI scribe takes aim at competitors.

By Brittany Trang

STAT+ | GLP-1s, cancer care are driving higher employer health care costs in 2026

A new survey shows employer health insurance costs will jump 9% in 2026. GLP-1 drugs, cancer, and mental health top the list of drivers.

By Tara Bannow

STAT+ | Former FDA head Stephen Hahn joins radiopharmaceuticals startup as CEO

Nucleus RadioPharma hopes to expand access to therapies in a field that has proven challenging for other companies.

By Allison DeAngelis

Adobe

Opinion: AI should come with green, yellow, and red lights for mental health

People are turning to AI for mental health support. They deserve to know what chatbots can help, and which can hurt.

By Tanzeem Choudhury and Dan Adler

Opinion: Republicans and Democrats must agree: Americans deserve price transparency in health care

Price transparency is a bipartisan health fix at a time when Americans are seeking real solutions that bridge political divides.

By Roger Marshall