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March 16, 2026 Jason Barry 0 min read
  1. Dr. Oz touts agentic AI for healthcare at HIMSS 2026. 
  2. Cardiac groups say statins could start as young as age 30.
  3. Shadowy advocacy group linked to Medicare Advantage comments.
  4. Hospitals shift from experimenting with AI to justifying its cost.
  5. Is the Trump administration backing away from “vaccine reform?”
  6. TV show’s hospital ransomware attack reveals cybersecurity threat.
  7. Are payors loosening purse strings for prior authorization?
  8. Arizona cardiologists settle charges of unnecessary vein ablations. 
  9. Whoops gears up for IPO with heavy hiring.
  10. Silicosis lung disease hits workers in countertop industry.
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