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Robot seal to help mental health patients in Kent and Medway
The robotic seal Sammy will be present at mental health patient appointments to reduce anxiety.
CEPHR: Advancing Patient Care Through Environmental Health Research
The Center for Environment, Place and Health Research connects clinicians with mapping tools and other real-world data resources to help guide medical insights.
Routine testing is needed to locate patients who may not benefit from clopidogrel
Up to 30% of U.S. patients carry genetic variations that reduce the effectiveness of clopidogrel, an antiplatelet medication sold under the brand name Plavix.
Health Services Administration Student Inspired by Family Experience to Improve Patient Care
When Amaya Allen graduates in May with her Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.S.P.H.) in Health Services Administration, she will carry with her a clear sense of commitment to improving healthcare systems. A native of Suffolk, Virginia, and graduate of Kings Fork High School, Amaya’s path to healthcare administration wasn’t planned. Her Old Dominion University studies began in a different health sciences program, but a life-changing experience shifted her focus.
AI uses 12-lead ECGs to predict long-term stroke risk
Stroke is still a leading cause of death all over the world. A new AI model showed early potential to anticipate such adverse outcomes up to a decade in advance, ensuring high-risk patients receive the care they need.
Becoming an AI-Forward Health System
From AI skeptic to transformation leader, Ken Kawamoto, MD, PhD, MHS, is guiding U of U Health toward tools that ease clinician burden and deliver more responsive, patient-centered care.
Trump and Kennedy seek to relax safeguards for AI healthcare tools
AI-powered medical scribes are booming in hospitals as critics warn proposed federal rule changes could weaken safeguards for patients.
Precigen Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Updates
Precigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGEN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the advancement of innovative precision medicines to improve the lives of patients, today announced first quarter 2026 financial results and business updates.
Joe Rogan podcast appearance tied to rise in demand for alternative cancer treatment
Ivermectin prescriptions spiked among cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsed antiparasitic drugs on Joe Rogan's podcast, a new JAMA study reports.
Bomb Threat Investigation Underway at Augusta Health
FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA—Augusta Health is currently addressing a bomb threat reported at the main hospital. The safety and security of our patients, staff, and visitors are our top priorities. At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, our facility received a bomb threat by phone. Immediately upon receiving the threat, we activated our emergency response procedures and notified local […]
What Tele-ICUs Mean For Health Care In Critical Moments
In August 2024, 26-year-old Conor Hylton checked into Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut. Overnight, he was transferred to critical care, where he died.It was only after his passing that his family found out that Conor was treated at what’s known as a “tele-ICU.” His story shines a light on a practice that’s been around for decades despite a lack of substantial research about its outcomes.A tele-ICU is a hospital unit where patient care is handled off-site by remote doctors, nurses, or specialists. Up to a third of ICU beds in the U.S. are in tele-ICUs. That’s according to a study from the American Hospital Association.In Wisconsin, as of May 1, critical care physicians are no longer physically present in the ICUs of a few Ascension satellite hospitals. They remain available via video call to help bedside nurses and on-site hospital medicine doctors, known as hospitalists, who do not specialize in critical care.These facilities do present an opportunity to expand and improve the health care people receive. But what are the risks of replacing in-person care in the most critical, life or death moments?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Newark-Wayne Hospital to end inpatient labor and delivery services
Inpatient labor and delivery at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital will soon be discontinued, Rochester Regional Health announced.
School of Medicine graduates ready to make positive changes in health care
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduates were challenged to maintain perspective: What is routine for the clinician is extraordinary for the patient.
Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies
The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs. On Wednesday, it announced a nationwide six-month freeze on new Medicare enrollments by hospice and home health agencies. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the moratorium will help prevent fraud and protect vulnerable patients. The initiative was spurred by Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force. Several alleged fraud schemes have been prosecuted in the hospice and home health care categories, and states have acknowledged it's a legitimate concern. But some have pushed back on the administration’s aggressive tactics and raised concerns about punishing law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients.
Baystate Health launches new billing system for flexible payments
Baystate Health has upgraded its billing system to provide patients with a simpler, clearer, and more convenient payment experience.
Meet a Health Hero: John Matthews of Ride Hard, Breathe Easy
He rode across America for his mom.That cross-country journey became a nonprofit that has raised $1.2 million for lung-cancer patients, families, and researchers.
How the use of 'digital twins' may transform the way ALS is treated
The technology may help predict the way the unpredictable disease progresses in individual patients, Temple researchers say
French hantavirus patient is critically ill and on an artificial lung as outbreak grows to 11
Three people on the cruise died, including a Dutch couple that health officials believe were the first exposed to the virus while visiting South America.
12 of the top technology vendors serving children’s hospitals
Epic makes the list with its enterprise inpatient EHR and related platforms. So does PCC, aka Physician’s Computer Company, which supplies pediatric-specific ambulatory EHR and practice-management products and services.
Colorado is short thousands of mental health workers. A nonprofit is working to close the gap.
Part of the problem starts before clinicians ever see a patient.
Healthy Returns: Novo Nordisk says high-dose Wegovy helped some patients lose nearly 28% of their weight
Novo Nordisk released new data that could help boost the case for the higher dose version of its blockbuster obesity injection Wegovy.
UNC Health Pardee Recognized by Healthgrades for Patient Experience for Third Consecutive Year
UNC Health Pardee Recognized by Healthgrades for Patient Experience for Third Consecutive Year
Commencement 2026: Pharmacy graduate combines passion for care with business acumen to provide total patient support
KINGSTON, R.I. — May 12, 2026 — For Alayna Ballavia, who will graduate from the University of Rhode Island with two advanced degrees—including a Pharm.D. from the College of Pharmacy—some of the most meaningful lessons she learned about pharmacy, healthcare, and life in general happened far beyond the classroom. During two international medical missions in […]
UToledo Health Recognizes Outstanding Nurses
Fourteen UTMC nurses were honored last week for their commitment to excellence in patient care and professional practice.
New community mental health center planned for Montpelier
Washington County Mental Health Services plans to consolidate services, offering crisis care, intensive treatment and outpatient therapy.
UT Health Henderson Achieves Elite National Status with Straight “As” For Patient Safety
Eighth consecutive ‘A’ grades demonstrate dedication to patients Henderson, Texas (May 6, 2026) — UT Health Henderson was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the eight consecutive grading rounds by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates UT Health Henderson as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as […]
UT Health Jacksonville Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Jacksonville, Texas (May 6, 2026) — UT Health Jacksonville earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across […]
These are the safest hospitals in Fresno area, report says. Is yours on the list?
Two local hospitals scored “A” grades for patient safety, The Leapfrog Group says.
Hantavirus cruise ship: Breaking down health officials' update after Americans return to U.S.
Health officials provided an update from Omaha, Nebraska, after most of the American passengers aboard the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship Hondius arrived there for medical treatment. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel breaks down the key takeaways from the media briefing, including how the patients are being cared for and level of risk to the general population.
UNC Health plans Wilmington hospital
UNC Health plans to create a community hospital on a 62-acre proposed site in New Hanover County, pending regulatory approvals, according to an announcement Monday morning. “Planned for the southeast corner of South 17th Street and Shipyard Boulevard, the site was selected for its accessibility and its geographic infill capacity in serving a rapidly growing region,” according to the release. “This project marks a significant step forward in UNC Health’s commitment to improving access to primary care and specialty care closer to home.” Officials said the proposed hospital would offer a range of specialties, including emergency care, cardiology, oncology, OBGYN and more. While the not-for-profit, state-owned health system’s officials are planning the hospital, the proposal still requires state approval through North Carolina’s certificate of need (CON) process before it can become a reality. UNC Health is targeting an opening date of 2030, the release stated, and “will continue to engage openly with local community leaders and residents and share updates as plans evolve and progress is made towards achieving CON approval.” The state’s CON law requires healthcare providers to obtain a CON from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services before developing or offering what the department’s website dubs “a new institutional health service.” The term encompasses a wide range of facilities, including hospitals. The news of UNC Health’s Wilmington plans follows the recent addition of Ernie Bovio to UNC Health. Bovio, who had served as president of the Novant Health Coastal Region since 2024, became regional president of UNC Health’s Southeast Coastal Region in April. “This is an important first step in our commitment to ensuring that families in Wilmington and the surrounding areas have access to the high-quality, compassionate care they deserve – right here at home,” Bovio stated in the release. “As I’ve listened to my own neighbors and community members across the region, I’ve heard a clear message: Wilmington is ready for more choice in healthcare – and UNC Health is ready to deliver it.” According to the release, Wilmington Health – one of the largest independent, physician-owned practices in Southeastern North Carolina – also supports the project, and its providers are expected to participate on the medical staff of the new facility. “Wilmington Health has served this community for more than 50 years, and we know firsthand that our patients are interested in choice,” stated Jeff James, CEO of Wilmington Health, in the release. “We strongly support UNC Health’s plan to bring a new community hospital to our region – closing critical gaps in specialty care and ensuring families across our region have options to access the services they need, right here at home.”
Reach Out and Read 5K brings together health professional students
Hosted by the School of Pharmacy Kappa Psi Beta Eta, the Mountaineer mascot recently kicked off the Reach Out and Read 5K at the Student Rec Center. The event collected nearly 90 books to be distributed to pediatric patients during their checkups.
BioSmile Health in Central Point, OR Announces Launch of New Website Focused on Biological Dentistry and Whole-Health Approach
/PRNewswire/ -- BioSmile Health has announced the launch of its new website, https://www.biosmilehealth.com, designed to provide patients with an educational...
BioSmile Health in Central Point, OR Announces Launch of New Website Focused on Biological Dentistry and Whole-Health Approach
BioSmile Health has announced the launch of its new website, https://www.biosmilehealth.com, designed to provide patients with an educational and streamlined experience focused on the connection between oral health and overall well-being.
Allegheny Health Network unveils new medical helicopter. What to know
This $55M investment in 4 new LifeFlight helicopters offers improved service for critical patients.
As ranks of uninsured grow, charity care can be hard to come by at many hospitals
An investigation of hospital data and charity care programs shows most Minnesota hospitals provide little financial aid to patients and often make assistance difficult to get.
Deepfake “doctors” are a problem—here are 7 keys to stopping them
There’s a need for clear, enforceable protections against unauthorized AI generated deepfakes that threaten patient safety. Learn more with the AMA.
From patient transporter to chief nursing officer, Atrium Health mother and son share a career path
UVM Health must cut expenses by $300 million in three years, independent liaison finds
University of Vermont Health faces $300 million expense cuts and improved efficiency in outpatient clinics to meet financial goals.
Nebraska baseball erupts late to complete chaotic comeback over Iowa
On a Saturday afternoon that began with a line of fans stretched into the parking lot, patiently waiting to enter the gates of Haymarket Park, Nebraska (36-14) completed an emphatic comeback to take down Iowa (29-20) 15-11 and secure the series victory.
Atrium Health Navicent reports data breach that could impact patient records and personal information
Nebraska erupts late to complete chaotic comeback over Iowa
On a Saturday afternoon that began with a line of fans stretched into the parking lot, patiently waiting to enter the gates of Haymarket Park, Nebraska (36-14) completed an emphatic comeback to take down Iowa (29-20) 15-11 and secure the series victory.
Jacksonville event offering free health and wellness services is ‘a big help’ for local patients struggling financially
Ascension St. Vincent’s hosted its Medical Mission at Home event Saturday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, offering free health and wellness services to uninsured and underserved members of the Jacksonville community.
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Achieves 6th Consecutive Hospital ‘A’ Safety Grade in Patient Safety
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. MAY 9, 2026 – Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH), a member of CommonSpirit, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the sixth consecutive grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This recent award continues the Hospital’s “Straight A” designation, defined as hospitals […]
How expert guidelines have influenced TAVR vs. SAVR decisions
As popular as TAVR is today, SAVR continues to play a significant role in the management of patients with valvular disease.
Thousands of Endeavor Health nurses look to unionize over pay cuts, staffing conditions
Nurses accuse Endeavor of staffing too few nurses, putting patients at risk. The mobilization effort would unionize nurses at four of Endeavor’s nine hospitals.
Thousands of Endeavor Health nurses look to unionize over pay cuts, staffing conditions
Nurses accuse Endeavor of staffing too few nurses, putting patients at risk. The mobilization effort would unionize nurses at four of Endeavor’s nine hospitals.
Vanderbilt Health to open Acute Care Center
Access to the new center’s services will be limited to existing adult Vanderbilt Health patients referred by Vanderbilt Health clinicians. The center will not accept walk-up patients or referrals from providers outside the Vanderbilt Health system.
Covenant Health, United Healthcare at odds: patients could lose coverage
Once again, a hospital system in East Tennessee is at odds with an insurance provider, and patients could lose care over the dispute.
University of Minnesota breaks ground on new Community-University Health Care Center
Twice the size of the current clinic, the new, state-of-the-art building will expand patient access, enhance care delivery and strengthen the University's health professional training programs.
Public health officials warn of rise in measles, as Va. hantavirus patient under monitor
As summer travel season is a factor in disease spread, state and federal government leaders offer guidance and resources.
Corporate Hospitals Bilking Americans as GOP Destroys Health Care
Patients are caught in the middle of a corporate money grab and lawmakers who refuse to regulate.
When patient care becomes community care
Online MPH student Misty Youngbear is using public health to strengthen community health in the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
Always Inspired: CaroMont Health Senior Leaders on the Nurses Who Drive Us Forward
In honor of Nurses Week, three senior leaders at CaroMont Health — who are also experienced nurses themselves — reflect on what makes our nursing workforce exceptional. From the compassion felt by patients in our community to the resilience required in an evolving healthcare landscape, these nurse executives offer a unique perspective on the past, present, and future of nursing at CaroMont Health.
Staten Island nursing home sues New York’s Department of Health
Medicaid reimbursement for nursing home patients in New York is based on 2007 costs.
Former Atrium Health Floyd Patient Now Inspiring Others
Austin Sisk is one of four Good Samaritan Volunteer of the Year recipients.
Digital health technology offers new hope for better health outcomes
Deborah Estrin was less than a minute into her presentation when she posed the question.“How do we best leverage data from all these digital sources, like wearables and apps and devices, to improve clinical care in patient’s lives?” Estrin asked a crowd of about 200 people at the second annual Arizona Digital Health Symposium.Then, her response.“It’s so much easier said than done,” she said.
What California’s Next Governor Needs to Know about Health Care
Rising costs, an aging population, and the specter of major federal funding cuts are among the challenges the next governor will face.
‘Beams of Light in a Dark World’: Rural Health Providers Care for Patients with Few Options
This story is part of a series on rural health in the United States and the organizations filling the gaps for patients. Part one of the series can be found here. Dr. Rose Gillin said she always wa…
Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem
The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health care in the United States. It welcomes new investments in improving access to evidence-based care.
Radiologists speak out against whole-body MRI screening in prominent editorial
Matthew S. Davenport, MD, MBA, and Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhD, made their plea to patients and providers in an opinion piece published May 6 in JAMA.
World Patient Safety Day 2025 Webinar on Goal 4: Prevent health care-associated infections
Webinar Series on the World Patient Safety Day GoalsSafe care for every newborn and every childPatient safety for newborns and children remains a critical global health priority. Children are particularly vulnerable to preventable harm due to developmental factors, dependency on caregivers, complex medication dosing requirements, diagnostic uncertainty, and increased susceptibility to health care-associated infections.Ensuring safe care for every newborn and every child is therefore essential to improving health outcomes and strengthening quality of care across health systems.The World Patient Safety Day 2025 campaign, under the theme:“Safe care for every newborn and every child: Patient safety from the start!”emphasizes the importance of embedding patient safety principles early in life and across the continuum of maternal, newborn and child health services.The campaign identifies five priority goals, calling for coordinated action by governments, health professionals, professional associations, civil society, and families globally.Webinar 4: “Prevent health care-associated infections”Thursday 7 May 2026, 14.00–15.30 CESTJoin this five-part webinar series on the Patient Safety Goals for safe care for every newborn and every child, featuring global experts and practitioners discussing real-world implementation, challenges, and solutions to reduce avoidable harm.The webinar will address the following topics:• Why infection prevention and control is essential for safe newborn and childcare• How Goal 4 can be implemented in practice at the point of care• What health care workers, leaders, managers, and policymakers can do to Prevent healthcare-associated infections.Registration linkDownload the flyer
He pitched military service with a promise of lifetime healthcare. When he needed it, the system failed.
More than a year after the military’s health insurance program transitioned millions of people to TriWest, problems continue to plague the program, leaving patients in limbo.
Cannabis use increases risk of death, heart attack for ED patients
When patients land in the emergency room, a history of cannabis use may increase their risk of an adverse outcome.
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group Debuts State-of-the-Art Suite in Rahway; Expands Access to Primary and Specialized Care
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group has announced the relocation of several key practices into a newly designed, state-of-the-art medical suite at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Rahway. This move represents a significant investment in the community, offering patients a modern environment for comprehensive, expert care with the convenience of a single, centralized location.
Children’s Minnesota resists federal subpoena for private health records of patients
The Minneapolis-based provider accuses Trump administration of overreach in its campaign to eliminate pediatric transgender medical care.
RWJBarnabas Health Hospitals Earn Top Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
RWJBarnabas Health announced that all 12 of its acute care hospitals received high marks for patient safety in the latest Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades.
Augusta Health Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA – Augusta Health earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based […]
Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety
Four Penn State Health hospitals earned an “A” safety grade for spring 2026 from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety in latest Leapfrog ratings
Four Penn State Health hospitals earned an “A” safety grade for spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
Older BMT Survivors Face High Burden of Late Health Risks
The Blood or Marrow Transplant Survivor Study issued findings from patients aged at least 60 years at transplant.
Live: Hantavirus-infected patient hospitalised in Zurich as three more 'evacuated' from cruise ship
A former passenger on a cruise ship stricken by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has been hospitalised in Zurich and has tested positive for the virus, the Swiss health ministry said Wednesday. Three other…
Pennsylvania community health centers request $5M for ‘crumbling’ safety net backbone
Organizations under a coalition of health centers assist more than 1 million patients across 450-plus centers each year.
Hospitals sue Anthem over policy prohibiting use of out-of-network radiologists
Anthem defended the policy in response to the lawsuit, contending patients shouldn’t have to worry about surprise medical bills when visiting in-network hospitals.
Missouri tests medical drones to speed up rural care
A medical drone program in Missouri aims to speed up delivery of blood and lab samples, as rural patients face growing challenges accessing timely care.
Patients and providers share stories of health care despair as worries mount over coverage and costs
Higher premiums and losses in coverage weigh on patients as Denver Health physicians expect to see more uninsured patients.
Blame towering market power for soaring hospital prices: Healthcare affordability specialist
“When hospitals that were once competitors merge, prices go up—often by double-digit percentages—with no measurable improvement in patient outcomes.”
Impella 5.5 shows promise in certain non-shock, high-risk cardiac surgery patients
New data out of the AATS Annual Meeting identified significant potential for a new treatment strategy.
Michigan may force hospitals to disclose savings from drug cost program
The federal 340B program was meant to reduce drug costs for patients, but, according to some critics, instead it’s lining the budgets of big hospital systems. Others argue it’s keeping the little guys afloat.
First patient enrolled in massive heart failure trial
Data from BENEFIT-HF, a new randomized study of CVRx's implantable Barostim device, could open up access to many more heart failure patients.
A better path forward for cancer care - UT Health San Antonio
From the moment of diagnosis, UT Health San Antonio patients are connected to a system designed to expand their treatment possibilities and bring the full strength of medicine and research to their care. Specialized programs focus on common and rare cancers, which allows for more personalized treatment approaches. For those at increased risk, services such as cancer genetics counseling and risk-reduction clinics offer early insight and prevention strategies.
Patient-centric health care ‘bundles’ can improve outcomes and cut costs
MyHealth Bundles have cut waiting times, improved maternity care and nonsurgical management of osteoarthritis, and saved patients and employers millions of dollars.
TAVR or SAVR? Cardiologists and heart surgeons highlight the care that goes into each decision
When heart patients require aortic valve replacement, would they be a better fit for TAVR or SAVR? Such decisions are not made lightly, clinicians emphasized in a new joint statement.
UNC Health Rex launches new mobile mammography unit in 21 counties
A new UNC Health Rex mobile unit aims to bring mammograms directly to patients across North Carolina.
SPONSORED How health systems navigate patient data with Claude
Health systems are sitting on massive amounts of clinical data, but turning that data into timely patient care isn't always easy.
New Tool Maps Native Serving Healthcare
Healthcare systems serving Native American patients can now be searched in a single database developed by Indigenous Healthcare Advancements, a Nevada-based tribal healthcare management service. IHA a...
The scientist designing a tailored attack on glioblastoma
At UCLA, Dr. David Nathanson develops drugs that target the unique biology of glioblastoma, offering new hope for patients with this aggressive cancer.
HealthVerity to Acquire Symphony Health, Uniting Clinical Data and Commercial Analytics to Accelerate Breakthroughs Across the Healthcare Ecosystem
The combined company will join clinical data, commercial analytics and unmatched services into a unified, AI-ready environment to give life sciences organizations a comprehensive, connected view of the patient to move faster from insight to action. HealthVerity HealthVerity Philadelphia, PA, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthVerity, Inc., the leader in privacy-protected real-world data exchange and patient identity solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement t
UnitedHealthcare removes prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services
UnitedHealth will eliminate prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services, its insurance unit said on Tuesday, further reducing delays and paperwork for patients and doctors.
U.S. Embassy Supports Tunisian Business Delegation at 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia
U.S. EMBASSY SUPPORTS TUNISIAN BUSINESS DELEGATION AT 2026 SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier U.S. investment event, connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations, and industry experts to make deals happen. Media Note TUNIS, May 5, 2026 – U.S. Embassy Tunis is pleased to support a delegation of 11 Tunisian companies traveling to the United States to participate in the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit at National Harbor, Maryland, May 3-6, 2026. The Summit is an opportunity for these dynamic entrepreneurs to establish new connections and explore business and investment opportunities in the United States. This year, three Tunisian women entrepreneurs and members of the delegation representing Spiraw and Sotetel were accepted into the Select Global Women in Tech year-long mentoring program which will kick off at the summit. Since 2022, more than 50 Tunisian entrepreneurs in fields ranging from e-gaming, robotics, software engineering, coding, online fashion, and green tech have participated in SelectUSA Investment Summits, where they have taken their businesses to the next level. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the SelectUSA Investment Summit is a one-stop shop for companies considering expanding to the United States and provides economic development organizations (EDOs) with the opportunity to meet directly with international companies to facilitate investment deals. Since inception, the SelectUSA Investment Summit has attracted tens of thousands of companies and economic development representatives, generating over $250 billion in new investment projects that support more than 125,000 jobs across the United States and its territories. The previous SelectUSA Investment Summit saw record-breaking numbers with more than 5,500 participants, including EDOs from 54 U.S. states and territories and over 2,700 business investors from 100+ countries, including Tunisia. The following Tunisian businesses will take part in this year’s SelectUSA delegation: AquaDeep – Revolutionizes aquaculture with AI-powered monitoring solutions, including a real-time larva counting system and a SaaS platform for environmental monitoring. The company is expanding operations across Tunisia, Europe, Africa, and the United States. Bouraoui Group – Specializes in event venues, hospitality experiences, innovative real estate development, and technology driven customer solutions. The business develops experience- focused and tech enabled lifestyle destinations that combine entertainment, culture, retail, and smart services, and is seeking international partners to co-develop hospitality, PropTech, smart retail, and experiential digital projects. Digital Cook – Builds HR and recruitment software solutions, including HRMS, ATS, and custom tools that streamline hiring, employee management, and talent development. It provides custom software, system integration, and scalable HR platforms for SMEs, large enterprises, and recruitment agencies seeking efficient, user-friendly ways to manage their workforce and improve recruitment. El Kanaouet – Provides high-quality and low-cost hydraulic infrastructure for the supply and distribution of drinking water. The company manufactures prestressed concrete structures based on current technological developments in the field and trends in integrated and digitalized management. El Kanaouet aims to enter the U.S. market with its production of centrifugal prestressed concrete pipes and other technical products and services. Fluoink Nanotechnologies – A deep‑tech startup developing next‑generation antimicrobial additives for paints, coatings, and industrial materials, enabling everyday surfaces to act as long‑lasting barriers against harmful bacteria and pathogens without changing their appearance or performance. Mare Custos – A subsea robotics company specializing in ROV-based underwater inspection services for offshore energy, ports, and marine infrastructure, using high-precision imaging, PAUT, and NDT to inspect structures in challenging conditions. SmartMed SA – A fast-growing digital health company operating in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, offering an integrated ecosystem that helps patients book appointments (MedPro), enables clinics to digitize workflows and EMRs (MedLink), and supports targeted digital marketing for healthcare and pharma (MedAds). With millions of appointments and users, SmartMed has become a leading e-health platform in North Africa. Sototel – Builds telecommunications networks and services, including fixed, radio, and mobile networks. Sototel focuses on technological innovation and continuous improvement, providing high-value-added digital solutions. SOTUPRIN HGE – Specializes in manufacturing household electrical appliances under the brand HGE and OEM. Expanded from the local market to North Africa, Central Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Spiraw by Food4Future – Designs and manufactures smart, AI-powered cultivation systems allowing individuals and businesses to grow fresh, highly nutritious food – starting with spirulina – directly at the point of consumption. Combining patented hardware, controlled-environment agriculture, and a connected app with an AI assistant, Spiraw aims to decentralize food production and create a new category at the intersection of agri-tech, consumer health, and smart home ecosystems. WaterSec (Istidama) – A climate-tech startup that uses IoT, AI, and smart sensors to help high consumption facilities (such as industries, hotels, and commercial buildings) monitor water use in real time, detect leaks, and optimize consumption. The company’s digital platform turns raw water data into alerts and actionable insights, making water management more transparent, proactive, and sustainable. Learn more about the SelectUSA Investment Summit at https://www.selectusasummit.us/. Follow live developments from the summit on X at https://x.com/SelectUSA.
Three Bronson Healthcare Hospitals Named to Forbes Top Hospitals 2026
Three Bronson Healthcare hospitals earned national recognition on Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 for quality care, patient outcomes and overall value.
With ex-patients dying, Idaho was ‘flipping couch cushions’ to restore this program
Lawmakers cobbled together the money to restore a critical mental health program. But not all patients can be found, and its future is murky.
Pearl of the week: What insurer data confirms about mental health access
A new index shows where costs and payment disparities are holding patients back
UCLA nurses, health care workers, interns, and residents to protest use of tents and hallway beds at Westwood emergency department
Registered nurses, residents, interns, and other health care workers at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., will hold a rally on Wednesday, May 6, outside the UC Board of Regents meeting to highlight their patient safety concerns.
Vanderbilt Health highlights physician-led innovation and analytics startups at Becker's 16th Annual Meeting
Representing Vanderbilt Health were two subsidiaries — Vanderbilt Health Purchasing Collaborative (VHPC) and the Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) — alongside innovation partners Brim Analytics and ImageAssist.
Supreme Court temporarily restores ability to receive abortion drug mifepristone by mail
The Supreme Court temporarily restored telehealth and mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone on Monday, responding to an emergency appeal that warned of potential chaos for patients who had appointments to access the drug.
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PENSACOLA, Fla. -- When a patient’s heart and lungs are too weak to function, a specialized rescue treatment called ECMO can provide short- to long-term support
Transitions in Health Insurance Status Following Initiation of Dialysis by Modality
Researchers examined whether dialysis modality affected patients' likelihood to experience an insurance transition.
COA and Flatiron Health Study Finds Patients May Experience Longer Survival in Community Oncology Settings
Patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and non–small cell lung cancer had longer survival compared to national benchmarks when treated in independent community oncology practices, according ...
Awkward Health Questions Women Avoid — And Why That’s Dangerous
Carly Stern sits down with Dr. Caren Behar to tackle the medical questions patients are too mortified to say out loud. From everyday issues many silently struggle with to warning signs that could...
New Treatment at UToledo Health Uses Patient’s Blood Cells to Accelerate Healing
A concentrated solution of the patient's own blood platelets is injected to encourage accelerated healing in a specific area of the body.