Pennsylvania Sues Chatbot Over Claims It Impersonates Doctors
Pennsylvania sued Character.ai, alleging one of the startup’s AI chatbots illegally practiced medicine by posing as a licensed psychiatrist. The case marks the second state lawsuit against the startup and highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of AI chatbot platforms and their safety guardrails.
Odyssey’s IPO Brings In $304M for Quest to Develop Better Immunology Drugs
Ulcerative colitis is the lead indication for Odyssey Therapeutics’ internally discovered lead drug candidate. With the IPO proceeds, Odyssey plans mid-stage clinical trials evaluating the small molecule in combination with Takeda’s Entyvio and as a monotherapy.
Adapting Healthcare Payments While Facing Financial Pressure and Economic Uncertainty
Practices that embrace automation, interoperability, and consumer-grade payment experiences will reduce risk, strengthen cash flow, and build lasting trust with the patients they serve. Those that delay will continue absorbing avoidable costs and volatility.
When There’s No Appointment Available, Patients Are Opening ChatGPT
The limitations of general-purpose AI in an emotional support context aren't what it says. They're about what it can't detect, including the markers of acute distress that a purpose-built system is specifically architected to recognize.
How States Can Succeed Under the Rural Health Transformation Program
Is $50 billion over five years enough to end the rural healthcare crisis or even offset the federal spending cuts? No – but it’s what states have to work with. And the pressure is on them to maximize the impact of their RHTP grants. Here’s how they can do it.