Femtech is changing women's healthcare by focusing on their specific health needs and enabling greater control over health management, according to Digital Health Strategist Shereese Maynard. As 2025 approaches, key trends are emerging, including advancements in quantum computing for analyzing complex health data, the rise of Agentic AI for improved clinical decision-making, faster diagnostic processes, and the growth of digital therapeutics. These innovations aim to close existing care gaps and enhance accessibility and precision. Notably, there is also increasing attention on menstrual health and sexual wellness, with developments in monitoring technologies and telehealth platforms promoting better health insights and open discussions around these important topics.

Femtech Revolution: Transforming Women's Healthcare by 2025 Health IT Answers

IT professionals are reporting exhaustion at alarming levels, according to data from the Upwork Research Institute, which found that the rapid evolution of technology, along with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, has intensified feelings of exhaustion and overwhelm in this sector. Many IT workers are burdened with increased workloads, additional responsibilities, and the pressure to rapidly adopt AI tools, leading to a substantial portion feeling burnt out. Notably, younger generations, especially Gen Z, report the highest levels of burnout, while a disconnect persists between leadership perceptions of employee well-being and the reality experienced by the workforce.

IT Burnout Soars as Workers Struggle with Rising Demands and AI Integration CIO

AI has become integral in radiology, with approximately 80% of the nearly 1,000 FDA-cleared clinical algorithms dedicated to medical imaging. However, these algorithms may become less effective over time due to changes in clinical data or practice. As the RSNA 2024 meeting revealed, the integration of AI into medical imaging is advancing rapidly, yet challenges such as reimbursement and algorithm performance must be addressed to support its continued growth. Additionally, the event underscored the persistent radiologist shortage as a critical issue within the field, prompting discussions on how technology can help mitigate this challenge while improving patient care.

RSNA 2024: AI Revolutionizes Medical Imaging Amid Radiologist Shortage Radiology Business

Scammers are impersonating human resources leaders at Munson Healthcare, offering fake job opportunities and sending counterfeit checks to victims for purchasing equipment. The health system, located in Traverse City, Michigan, issued a security alert on December 6, advising the public to apply only through their official website and to expect communications solely from email addresses ending in mhc.net. Munson also stated that they do not request financial information during the hiring process and provide necessary equipment to remote employees. Additionally, scammers are posing as employees in the revenue cycle department to extract sensitive information from IT staff, prompting Munson Healthcare to take measures to protect job seekers and employees from these fraudulent activities.

Scammers Impersonate Munson Healthcare HR in Job Fraud Scheme Becker's Hospital Review