When AI Missed a Brain Bleed on a CT Scan
A Sudden Headache A user uploads a head CT image. The person felt a sudden “pop” at the back of...
What We Know about Trump’s $500 ACA Checks and the User Fees Funding Them
In September 2026, President Trump announced he would send one-time $500 “refund checks” to about 1 million Americans in 30...
17 Global Health Threats That Could Shape Our Future
When people talk about the biggest health threats of the future, the conversation often jumps to the next pandemic. That...
Assessing Ability to Work: How Historical SNAP Processes May Vary from Medicaid
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is the primary federal aid program addressing food insecurity among low-income households, has...
A Medical AI Safety Failure
Medical AI can provide useful advice for common symptoms and still miss the moment when a seemingly ordinary problem becomes...
Experian Health expands insurance discovery to help providers recover missed reimbursements
Healthcare organizations face ongoing pressure to identify every available source of insurance coverage and secure reimbursement for care already delivered....
KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Fall 2026 Update on Vaccine Views
Key Takeaways In the months following two events that put vaccine safety in the spotlight—President Trump’s executive order calling for...
How a Simple Question Became a Diagnosis
A Simple Question A user asks Grok 4 about a situation many people will recognize. A friend used a facial...
How Is The Federal Government Counting Measles Deaths?
Originally published on October 1, 2026, this policy watch has been updated on October 15, 2026 to reflect additional developments...
The Scribe That Heard Everything and Understood Too Little
Imagine hiring the fastest note-taker you have ever met. They catch almost every word of every consultation. Then, mid-medication review,...
