Todd Shryock

Cleveland

Managing Editor at Medical Economics

Writer, editor, minor nuisance. Managing editor, Medical Economics. Author of Fly Guild Series. Popular views are mine, unpopular ones mean account was hacked.

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Novel Non-Invasive Glucose Monitor Uses Light-Based Technology

1 week ago | patientcareonline.com | Todd Shryock

A breakthrough in diabetes care may be on the horizon as RSP Systems, a Danish medical technology company, announced the publication of pivotal study results in Nature Scientific Reports. The study validates the performance of RSP’s GlucoBeam Smart, a device that provides noninvasive glucose monitoring through light-based technology — a potential game-changer for millions of people living with diabetes.
Medical device, dental groups urge tariff exemption to protect supply chains and patient care

2 weeks ago | dental.einnews.com | Todd Shryock

Medical device group urges tariff exemption: ©Zimmytws - stock.adobe.comA coalition of medical and dental organizations is warning that tariffs on imported medical and dental equipment could jeopardize patient care by driving up costs and disrupting fragile supply chains.
AI Writes Appeal Letters for Denied Claims...and Wins

1 month ago | targetedonc.com | Todd Shryock

PAYERS DENY MORE than 450 million claims each year, and doctors spend untold hours writing appeals to get paid, but a new artificial intelligence (AI)–powered innovation could change that.1 Waystar announced the launch of Waystar AltitudeAI, a comprehensive set of AI capabilities for providers, including AltitudeCreate, a new generative AI innovation focused on appealing denied claims.
Trump's Withdrawal from WHO and other Health-Related Changes

Jan 24, 2025 | infectioncontroltoday.com | Todd Shryock

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on his first day in office withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). The order was one of several focused on health care-related initiatives.
New AI aims to limit denied claims

Jan 16, 2025 | physicianspractice.com | Todd Shryock

Payers deny more than 450 million claims each year, and doctors spend untold hours writing appeals to get paid, but a new AI-powered innovation could change that. Waystar announced the launch of Waystar AltitudeAI™, a comprehensive set of AI capabilities for providers, including AltitudeCreate™, a new generative AI innovation focused on appealing denied claims.
Avoid these estate planning mistakes

Jan 7, 2025 | physicianspractice.com | Todd Shryock

January 7, 2025Fact checked by Avoid these common mistakes to protect your assets and make sure your wealth is distributed the way you want. Howard Enders, CEO, The Estate Registry, shared four estate planning mistakes to avoid. By following these general rules, you are more likely to protect your assets and also have your wealth distributed the way you prefer. A solid estate plan should be created now and updated as your life situation changes.
If Trump's tariffs go through, medical device costs will rise, analysis finds

Nov 26, 2024 | medicaldevicetechnology.com | Todd Shryock

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to impose tariffs on imported goods as soon as he takes office, but these tariffs will affect the prices of approximately 75% of available U.S.-marketed medical devices, which are manufactured out of the country, according to experts.
Why patients prefer telehealth

Nov 7, 2024 | physicianspractice.com | Todd Shryock

November 7, 2024These are the real reasons consumers prefer telehealth, and they might surprise you. Patients prefer telehealth to office visits for a variety of medical issues, including urgent care, preventive care, chronic care and specialty services, according to the results of a consumer survey from KeyCare, a virtual care company.
Nearly half of FDA-authorized AI tools may be ineffective

Sep 10, 2024 | dermatologytimes.com | Todd Shryock

A study led by a multi-institutional team of researchers from the UNC School of Medicine, Duke University, Ally Bank, Oxford University, Columbia University, and the University of Miami illustrates the need for rigorous clinical validation of artificial intelligence (AI) medical devices.
7 states where you’re less likely to be sued for malpractice

Jul 2, 2024 | physicianspractice.com | Todd Shryock |Keith Reynolds

July 2, 2024By These seven states see less malpractice suits per resident than most. While no state is malpractice-free, some are much more litigious than others. A study from John Fitch analyzed data from the National Practitioner Data Bank on reports made against healthcare practitioners, entities, providers, or suppliers from 2019 to 2023. Using population data, the number of reports per 100,000 residents was calculated for each year and an average was determined from the results.