Big Insurers Try to Shift Blame for High Health Costs to Hospitals and Drug Makers
At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.
Federal EV incentives ended, California’s ZEV sales grew anyway
The California Energy Commission (CEC) reported this week that the state passed 2.5 million cumulative new zero‑emission vehicle (ZEV) sales in 2025. In CEC‑speak, that “ZEV” tally includes battery‑electric vehicles, fuel‑cell electric vehicles, and plug‑in hybrids (even though plug‑in hybrids aren’t exactly “zero‑emission”). Still, the headline number underscores how quickly California’s plug‑in market has grown. Since […]
RFK Jr. Plan to Test a Vaccine in West African Babies Is Blocked
A planned U.S.-funded study of a hepatitis B vaccine drew widespread condemnation from researchers. Now the host country says it cannot proceed.
Tesla didn’t remove the Robotaxi ‘safety monitor’ – it just moved them to a trailing car
Earlier today, Elon Musk announced on X that Tesla had “just started Tesla Robotaxi drives in Austin with no safety monitor in the car.” Tesla’s stock immediately jumped over 4% on the news. Headlines across the financial press celebrated the milestone. There’s just one problem: it appears to be another game of smoke and mirrors. […]
Here’s our first look at BYD’s upcoming flagship EVs
BYD is preparing to launch several new flagship EVs in early 2026, including a pair of electric SUVs and a sedan. With their official debut just around the corner, we are getting our first look at the upcoming models. BYD has several new flagship EVs arriving in 2026 We knew BYD was up to something. […]
The 641hp Hyundai IONIQ 6 N launches in the UK with a new virtual gear shift and fun extras
Hyundai’s second performance EV is now available to order in the UK. The IONIQ 6 N delivers up to 641 horsepower for a 0-62 mph time in just 3.2 seconds, but the sporty EV offers much more than just raw power. Hyundai IONIQ 6 N prices and specs in the UK A few months after […]
Trump Administration Cuts Off Funding for Fetal Tissue Research. Again.
The prohibition halts support for projects both inside and outside the N.I.H. President Biden had restored funding after an earlier ban by President Trump during his first term.
AI in Healthcare Administration: A Complete Overview
Key Use Cases: How AI Automates Healthcare Administration A 2025 survey from AHA and the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy found billing and scheduling were the two fastest-growing use cases for AI in healthcare. Below is a closer look at how health systems bring AI-driven automation to these key administrative functions, along with a few […]
Some Immune Systems Defeat Cancer. Could That Become a Drug?
Researchers found an antibody that seems to play a role in people with better lung cancer prognoses, but turning it into a treatment could be difficult.
Pharmacy2U acquires care home pharmacy provider Care Quality Pharmacy – HTN Health Tech News
UK digital pharmacy, Pharmacy2U, has announced that it is acquiring Care Quality Pharmacy, a provider focusing on care homes, in what will be its “first step into the care home pharmacy sector”. Care Quality Pharmacy offers prescriptions and services to a range of care homes, care services, and care agencies. It also covers services including […]