TIME Health is reporting that direct-to-consumer medical imaging tests are a growing, multi-billion dollar industry, with over 100,000 Americans already utilizing these services. It said Dr. Matthew S. Davenport, a professor of radiology at the University of Michigan, questions whether this increased access to granular health data, such as full-body MRIs or CT scans for coronary calcium, genuinely leads to healthier outcomes. Davenport's weekend essay explores the complexities of how information translates into improved health.
CBS News is reporting on how individuals navigate life after experiencing profound loss. It said Norah O’Donnell spoke with grief coach Kate Doerge, who explained that grief is not something people "move on" from, but rather a process of finding joy while continuing to live with loss.
Axios is reporting that the cost of employer-provided health insurance is projected to continue its upward trend. It said Adriel Bettelheim attributed this increase to several factors, including a rise in chronic diseases, the growing use of GLP-1 medications, and an overall surge in demand for health services.
The Guardian is reporting on challenges faced by artificial intelligence receptionists in healthcare settings. It said Mark Brown noted that some patients are ending calls or opting to visit doctor's offices in person when chatbots struggle to understand regional accents, citing a Yorkshire accent as an example.