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After AI protein folding, David Baker’s lab identifies millions of smaller drug candidates. April 25, 2024.

HCA to expand the use of AI tool to automate clinical documentation in ER. April 24, 2024.

Microsoft is selling AI in health care, and helping to set its standards. Is that a problem? April 18, 2024.

UnitedHealth skips hearing in the wake of Change cyberattack, triggering call for subpoena. April 16, 2024.

Some nonprofit hospitals spend less on charity care than they receive in tax breaks, new analysis shows. March 26, 2024.

UnitedHealth appears to be upping loan offers to providers, after Change cyberattack. March 19, 2024.

Medicare announces loan program to aid providers affected by Change cyberattack. March 10, 2024.

Nursing home owners can hide nearly two-thirds of their profits, new study shows. March 7, 2024.

Exclusive: Change Healthcare cyberattack outage could persist for weeks, UnitedHealth Group executive suggests. February 29, 2024.

Experts say scale of Change cyberattack shows risk of centralized claims processing. February 27, 2024.

UnitedHealth cyberattack impedes pharmacies’ and hospitals’ ability to process insurance claims. February 23, 2024.

Louisiana, Oregon deals show health insurer acquisitions aren’t a sure thing anymore. February 16, 2024.

Private equity investment in Medicare Advantage drops. February 13, 2024.

States are ramping up scrutiny of health transactions, as more provider groups look for buyers. February 12, 2024.

The White House has a pharmacy — and it was a mess, a new investigation found. January 23, 2024.

Microsoft to embed AI tool for clinical documentation in Epic’s health records software. January 18, 2024.

Biden changes will force health insurers to speed up and get more specific if they want to deny care. January 17, 2024.

Could private equity be the future of private practice? A new lobbying group thinks so. January 16, 2024.

Walgreens isn’t acquiring anytime soon, per CEO. January 8, 2024.

HHS names inaugural chief competition officer. January 8, 2024.

Here’s who’s profiting the most in health care. January 2, 2024.

3 health policies states are taking on in 2024. December 28, 2023.

AAFP’s CEO on how to keep primary care doctors in the field. December 22, 2023.

What the new health counsels at FTC, DOJ, and HHS might do. December 19, 2023.

Gene therapy offered this 7-year-old freedom. The price: a grueling year. December 13, 2023.

Tough road ahead for Bluebird Bio despite FDA approval for sickle cell therapy. December 8, 2023.

Medicare’s advisory committee isn’t sold on big pay raises for doctors. December 8, 2023.

Senate committee launches bipartisan investigation into private equity ownership of hospitals. December 7, 2023.

Cigna, Humana in talks to merge into health insurance giant, per report. November 29, 2023.

Antitrust lawsuit alleges UnitedHealth’s Optum pressured a California hospital to stop competing over physicians. November 24, 2023.

Doctors divide over reforming a secretive panel that determines their Medicare pay. November 17, 2023.

Key questions (and answers) about the historic approval of a CRISPR-based medicine. November 16, 2023.

AMA urges coverage of obesity treatments as payers balk at costs. November 13, 2023.

Medicare’s new pay boost for primary care is angering specialists. November 10, 2023.

Drug shortages and the supply chain are a matter of national security, experts say. November 7, 2023.

DeepMind touts AlphaFold’s new skills as protein-folding AI models face off.  October 31, 2023.

New CDC campaign asks health care leaders to take responsibility for reducing burnout. October 31, 2023.

Emergency medicine is grappling with a surprising problem: The prospect of too many physicians. October 27, 2023.

HHS leader on health and climate change talks health sector emissions and heat emergencies. October 19, 2023

Revenue cycle management company Waystar files for IPO. October 17, 2023.

Is there a nursing shortage in the United States? Depends on whom you ask. October 16, 2023.

Kaiser Permanente reaches tentative agreement with workers. October 13, 2023.

New lawsuit highlights another wrinkle for settling disputes over surprise medical bills. October 2, 2023.

Four burning questions about the potential 85,000-worker Kaiser Permanente strike. September 21, 2023.

Walmart may buy concierge Medicare Advantage provider ChenMed. But will it scale? September 12, 2023.

Sage considers ways to reduce costs following FDA rejection on drug for major depression. August 7, 2023.

FDA approves Sage Therapeutics’ rapid-acting medication for postpartum depression but not major depression. August 4, 2023.

Alnylam reports growth in sales of rare disease treatments. August 3. 2023.

Sage hopes for a blockbuster in fast-acting antidepressant now before FDA. July 31, 2023.

As Alzheimer’s drugs hit the market, the race for early detection blood tests heats up. July 25, 2023.

Preparation over panic: How a Boston hospital is priming medical residents for an era of AI medicine. July 20, 2023.

Eisai executive who helped lead development of Alzheimer’s drug to retire. July 11, 2023.

NIH fellows, weighing a union, want a pay raise. Will that mean less money for grants? July 11, 2023.

Congress explores changes to the way Medicare pays doctors. June 22, 2023.

Doctors’ lobby doubles down on the fight against expanding open access to research. June 22, 2023.

AMA asks doctors to de-emphasize use of BMI in gauging health and obesity. June 13, 2023.

If AI invents a new medicine, who gets the patent? June 8, 2023.

Hospitals want to buy doctors’ happiness with Nuance’s AI scribe. What they’re paying varies. June 1, 2023.

What does generative AI mean for health care? We asked the experts. May 23, 2023.

ChatGPT in medicine: STAT answers readers’ burning questions about AI. May 23, 2023.

Making sense of AI research in medicine, in one slide. May 22, 2023.

New Biden science agency ARPA-H launches first program, targeting bone regrowth. May 18, 2023.

Skin patch for toddlers with peanut allergy shows promising results in late-stage trial. May 10, 2023.

4 ways the health care system should shift its thinking on AI, according to experts. May 5, 2023.

‘Are we better off with the information?’: Experts spar over the benefits of liquid biopsy to catch cancer. May 4, 2023.

The CEO of 23andMe says people are willing to share health data — if ‘treated like adults’. May 3, 2023.

What are “forever chemicals”? The Facts, STAT!, May 2, 2023.

Study: Ingredient found in salad bowls and burger wrappers less safe than previously thought. May 2, 2023.

In a small new study, scientists working on an AI ‘brain decoder’ inch closer than ever to reading minds. May 1, 2023.

The high hopes — and high stakes — behind Microsoft and Epic’s plan to use AI to answer patient questions. April 20, 2023.

Amazon strikes partnership with 3M to advance conversational AI in medicine. April 19, 2023.

Flawed AI algorithms can cause harm in medicine. A research team has a plan to root out bias. April 13, 2023.

Oracle’s Cerner Enviza launches a new effort to use AI to study asthma drug safety. STAT News, April 11, 2023.

EPA proposes limits on carcinogenic gas used to sterilize medical devices. April 11, 2023.

FDA warns some Philips respirators may not deliver the right treatment. April 8, 2023.

A new AI tool aims to help surgeons quickly analyze brain tumor mutations during surgery. April 7, 2023.

Fewer trips to the dentist? NYU College of Dentistry wins 2023 STAT Madness with a gel to treat gum disease. April 4, 2023.

As AI promises to revolutionize medical note-taking, concerns mount about accuracy and harm. March 28, 2023.

‘We’re getting much more aggressive’: Microsoft’s Nuance adds GPT-4 AI to its medical note-taking tool. March 20, 2023.

EPA announces proposed drinking water limits for six ‘forever chemicals’. March 14, 2023.

FDA issues rare comment on approval of Covid and flu home test from company that went bankrupt. March 8, 2023.

Facebook, TikTok, and proteins: Why big tech companies are betting on AI protein design. March 1, 2023.

The FDA has cleared the first home flu and Covid test — but its maker just declared bankruptcy. February 26, 2023.

‘This is the moment’: Why an Amazon AI researcher is jumping to a medical scribe startup. February 15, 2023.

Mm-hm, uh-huh: AI-powered medical scribes still can’t understand our conversations. February 7, 2023.

‘Ill-gotten gains’: FTC commissioner says GoodRx’s $1.5 million fine for health data leaks should have been higher. February 1, 2023.

Alphabet’s laid-off health tech employees on where their work heads next. January 31, 2023.

ChatGPT in health care: 5 burning questions about the buzzy new tool. January 26, 2023.

With Gates Foundation backing, a health tech company aims to speed diagnosis of some neglected tropical diseases. January 19, 2023.

What’s standing in the way of wastewater data becoming a more mainstream public health tool. January 11, 2023.

Gene therapy trial shows promise for treating ‘bubble boy’ syndrome. Now comes the hard part. December 21, 2022.

Why EPA’s long-awaited proposal on two ‘forever chemicals’ is bound to be controversial. December 21, 2022.

Covid vaccines averted 3 million deaths in U.S., according to new study. December 13, 2022.

‘A constant information lag’: The troubled recall of Philips CPAP machines underscores flaws in device oversight. December 1, 2022.

One-third of U.S. labs have stopped using race-based equations to diagnose kidney disease. November 22, 2022.

Why doesn’t the U.S. have at-home flu tests? November 22, 2022.

Why doesn’t the U.S. have more Black doctors? November 16, 2022.

Twitter has spent years trying to combat health misinformation. Will Musk’s takeover make that harder? November 1, 2022.

Black Death may have influenced evolution of genes involved in immune responses, study finds. October 19, 2022.

Faster brain imaging technique seems to overcome limitations of current MRI scans. October 13, 2022.

Alphabet’s AI predicted the structure of 200 million proteins. Can it really speed up drug discovery? October 13, 2022.

Three scientists win chemistry Nobel Prize for developing ‘click’ and ‘bioorthogonal’ chemistry. October 5, 2022.

White House’s open-access research directive scrambles long-entrenched models, raising key questions. October 3, 2022.

A new study asks: Are we harming blood donors by taking blood from them? September 20, 2022.

DHS issues rule to revise Trump’s ‘public charge’ policy, easing access to health services for immigrants. September 8, 2022.

Stress and depression are better long Covid indicators than physical comorbidities, new study says. September 7, 2022.

The delta variant has reset the national discussion on COVID. Here’s an in-depth look at how vaccines work and viruses spread. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 17, 2021.

Invasive plants, some ‘essentially immortal,’ are spreading across Wisconsin this summer. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 9, 2021.

Be on the lookout for these invasive plant species in Wisconsin. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 9, 2021.

Answers to your questions on the delta variant, latest COVID rise in Wisconsin, effectiveness of vaccines. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 2, 2021.

‘At the end of the day, we are asking for blood because someone needs it’: Red Cross needs help to stop blood shortage. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,  July 30, 2021.

So-called ‘forever chemicals’ are polluting waterways. But regulating them is proving to be a long journey. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 30, 2021.

BrightFarms recalls salads after salmonella outbreak in Wisconsin and Illinois. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 16, 2021.

One day only: Milwaukeeans smell a rare stinky corpse flower at The Domes. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 12, 2021.

Take heart, Bucks fans: According to science, home court advantage is real. See which factors make a difference. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 10, 2021.

Most Milwaukee beaches don’t have lifeguards. Here’s what you should know about safety before you go. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 2, 2021.

A scientific first: UWM researchers lead an international group in identifying the collision of a black hole and neutron star. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 29, 2021.

The Brewers stadium and Bucks arena are now back to 100% capacity. One health expert says that could be ‘a prescription for disaster.’ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 26, 2021.

The first COVID vaccines were delivered to Milwaukee in December. Here’s what you need to know about vaccinations today. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 25, 2021.

COVID-19 orders have been lifted, but you can expect to see some safety protocols stick around in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 23, 2021.

‘Everybody pray for rain’: Southeastern Wisconsin crops and gardens could be damaged if drought and dryness continue. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 15, 2021.

12-year-olds studying quantum physics? Specialized STEM camp introduces students to exploding science field. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 14, 2021.

What’s up with the fog in downtown Milwaukee? Humidity and a cool Lake Michigan produce unusual formations. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 11, 2021.

Opinion: STEM Graduate Programs Should Embrace Failure. Undark Magazine, November 10, 2022.

How to hack your power nap. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 20, 2022.

Yes, There’s a Song About the Parkersburg/DuPont PFAS Crisis on the New TWIABP Album. Staged Haze, November 2, 2021.

Students, Staff, and Faculty Fight Racism and Perfunctory Campus Change. Graduate and Postdoctoral Chemist, September 9, 2021.

Controversy and Change: The Pandemic and Grad Student Rights. Graduate & Postdoctoral Chemist, May 19, 2021.

The beginner’s guide to a career in science writing. Cell Mentor, April 30, 2021.

“What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?” Finding Your Career Path As a Scientist. Graduate & Postdoctoral Chemist, January 20, 2021.

How to work through self-doubt. Chemical & Engineering News’s Grad Student Survival Guide, November 12, 2020.

“You Already Know This Process—It’s the Scientific Method”: Dr. Corinne Allen on Moving From PhD to Science Policy & Tech Transfer. Graduate & Postdoctoral Chemist, November 9, 2020

“Be Confident; Don’t Be Cocky”: An Interview with Prof. Omar Farha. Graduate & Postdoctoral Chemist, July 16, 2020.

Honest Self-Reflection As a Graduate Student: Scientist, Imposter, Who Is the Real Me? Graduate & Postdoctoral Chemist, May 13, 2020.

Headed to Grad School? Expect the Unexpected. InChemistry, October 7, 2019.

The Circle of Life. Chemistry World, May 17, 2019.

So What Are You Up To Now? Chemical & Engineering News, September 10, 2018.

Two Ten-Year Anniversaries, a New Album, and A Whole Lotta Tears: The National’s Homecoming Festival. Staged Haze, September 19, 2023.

The National Shock Fans With New Album Announcement ‘Laugh Track’ at Homecoming Festival. Staged Haze, September 16, 2023.

Why Is Opening a New Vinyl Pressing Plant So Hard? Billboard Magazine, September 29, 2022.

Yes, There’s a Song About the Parkersburg/DuPont PFAS Crisis on the New TWIABP Album. Staged Haze, November 2, 2021.

Wild Pink is Back On The Road With Ratboys And It ‘Just Feels Really Right’. Staged Haze, September 27, 2021.

Live Music is Back: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Buying Concert Tickets. Staged Haze, July 28, 2021.

The Mystique Behind The Moniker: Chatting with Indie Pop Artist girlhouse. Staged Haze, April 21, 2021.

Artist Of The Month: Madeleine Mayi. Staged Haze, February 11, 2021.

“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” is 2020’s Holiday Anthem. Staged Haze, December 9, 2020.

Chicago’s Record Stores are Still Here. Staged Haze, August 18, 2020.

Missing Live shows? Us, Too. Here Are Five Livestream Performances That Won’t Make You Sad. Staged Haze, July 7, 2020.

Next Day. Same Time. Same Place: How Waiting Out the Pandemic Is Like Waiting for Godot. PopMatters, May 12, 2020.

Summer Reading 2022: Upgrade: A Novel. Science Magazine, June 3, 2022. (pdf)

The Sound fanclubwallet Crafts on Debut LP You Have Got To Be Kidding Me Sounds Good to Us, Staged Haze, May 20, 2022.

On Debut Album Pure Chaos, Lou Roy is Punching Her Way To The Moments She Always Dreamed Of, Staged Haze, April 29, 2022.

Alix Page’s “Old News” EP: More Old Than New, Staged Haze, January 27, 2022.

Foxing Shoots for the Moon & Shows us How Small We Are Among the Stars on “Draw Down The Moon”. Staged Haze, August 6, 2021.

Manchester Orchestra Has a New Sophomore Album with Their Sixth LP, The Million Masks of God. Staged Haze, April 30, 2021.

With Julien Baker’s Audiotree Performance, Little Oblivions Comes to Life. Staged Haze, March 26, 2021.

Album Review: Wild Pink, You Deserve The Good Things That’ll Come To You Because Of A Billion Little Lights. Staged Haze, February 17, 2021.