Population and Public Health

Teresa Cope, Manx Care CEO, discusses the Isle of Man's 2026 Innovation Challenge that seeks tools that address the island's health system's needs, including improving access and efficiency for a small, geographically distinct population.

Private rheumatologist Dr Anandita Santosa in Singapore notes how current AI in healthcare priorities practically leave autoimmune and rheumatic diseases behind and shares what can be done to build a more comprehensive AI-driven preventive care ecosystem.

Eitan Okun, head of the Paul Feder Laboratory for Alzheimer's Disease Research at Bar-Ilan University, studies aging individuals and he is currently evaluating the link between maternal cognitive decline and pregnancy with a Down syndrome fetus.

A Mesothelioma Center report finds that more than half of Americans use ChatGPT for medical symptoms, widening a gap between patient reliance on AI and clinician concerns.

All 50 states were awarded funding to launch their proposals to achieve sustainable rural healthcare over a 10-year timeframe. See how much each stated received.

According to Arcadia SVP Anna Basevich, the Rural Health Transformation Program will give $50 billion to hospitals to help them expand their workforces and shift to care models that will enhance outcomes and reduce costs.

The microbiome-based test carries US FDA Breakthrough Device status and is designed to rule out low-risk autism cases early with over 95% negative predictive value.

HEYDOC CEO Dr Raymond Choy explains how digital-first workflows can shoulder most care needs of small business employees, making an RM20 outpatient benefits plan possible.

Screening rates in northern Queensland lag behind the statewide average.

According to healthcare leaders, 2025 was a pivotal year for AI and digital health, marked by technological progress, a shifting focus on its role in healthcare and practical use cases driving its adoption.