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Evidence-based medicine has transformed healthcare over the past three decades. From the development of reporting standards such as CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials)1,2 and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Me

Building Trustworthy AI for Utilization Management From Adoption to Accountable Use Healthcare has crossed from artificial intelligence (AI) experimentation into operational adoption, and trust has become the decisive adoption variable. In the 2026 Americ

There is a new guideline for transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) in the 30th edition of MCG care guidelines. Previously, a guideline for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was added. These 2 procedures (TMVR and TAVR) constitute nearly all

Advances in gene and cellular engineering enable new therapies to be created for rare diseases. Gene therapies either introduce a normal functioning copy of a gene or silence or repair a malfunctioning gene. The ultimate goal is to allow that gene to dire

In the evolving landscape of Medicare payment reform, hospitals and health systems are facing a fundamental shift in accountability. Care is no longer judged solely by what happens within hospital walls. It is now judged by how safely and effectively pati

Pediatric patients are among the most vulnerable in the healthcare system. Beyond the obvious emergencies, many decisions, such as when to seek care, which treatments to use, and where care should occur, are surprisingly difficult for caregivers, clinicia

At MCG, we believe AI should strengthen clinical decision-making-not obscure it. That belief is at the core of MCG Synapse reasoning, an AI agent developed with the same editorial discipline, evidence-based methodology, and human oversight that define MCG

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) shows promise as a transformative force in healthcare. From predictive analytics to clinical decision support, AI offers speed, scalability, and pattern recognition that, in some instances, far surpass human capab

Introduction: Why Housing Status Matters in Hospital Care Homelessness is often seen as a housing crisis, but for hospitals it is also a healthcare crisis. Patients experiencing homelessness arrive with medical and behavioral health needs that are deeply

The healthcare industry continues to struggle under a growing administrative burden. Inpatient hospital volumes have increased, clinical documentation complexity has escalated, and payer-provider friction remains pervasive. Underlying these challenges is