Hospitals are accelerating their use of medical robotics, yet leaders face a growing tension between innovation potential and regulatory risk. Remote surgery, autonomous treatment systems, and assistive robots promise major gains in precision, efficiency, and patient independence. But every advancement raises the stakes for compliance. A failure on a factory line is inconvenient. A failure…

Hospitals are accelerating their use of medical robotics, yet leaders face a growing tension between innovation potential and regulatory risk. Remote surgery, autonomous treatment systems, and assistive robots promise major gains in precision, efficiency, and patient independence. But every advancement raises the stakes for compliance. A failure on a factory line is inconvenient. A failure…

The Trump administration is linking billions in rural health funding to the adoption of specific policies favored by President Trump. This approach has been criticized by Democrats and health advocates as a form of coercion, potentially prioritizing states that align with the administration’s political agenda. The strategy raises concerns about the equitable distribution of healthcare…

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act, extending the CMS waiver for acute hospital care at home until September 30, 2030. Originally set to expire on January 30, 2025, this extension reflects ongoing support for innovative healthcare delivery models under the Trump administration. The waiver allows hospitals to provide…

Louisville, Kentucky, has detected elevated levels of GenX, a type of PFAS, in its drinking water sourced from the Ohio River. The spike was traced to Chemours’ facility in West Virginia, which has a history of PFAS pollution. Despite the increase, local water officials assure that the levels remain within federal safety limits. The Trump…

Amazon is set to invest $50 billion to enhance AI and supercomputing capabilities, focusing on healthcare research and pharmaceutical advancements. The initiative will support federal agencies, with new data centers expected to be operational by 2026, adding 1.3 gigawatts of capacity for Amazon Web Services’ U.S. government clients. This move aligns with the Trump administration’s…