AI in Healthcare
The latest on artificial intelligence transforming medicine
News stories discovered, structured, and analyzed by LLMs. Covering clinical deployments, research breakthroughs, regulation, and industry developments.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Status to Generative AI Chatbot for Surgical Recovery
The FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to RecovryAI, an LLM-based chatbot for patients recovering from joint replacement surgery. It marks the first time a generative AI tool has received this designation, signaling how the agency plans to regulate clinical chatbots.
FDA Clears eMurmur’s New AI Heart-Murmur Detection Software
eMurmur received FDA 510(k) clearance for eMurmur Heart AI (2.2), a next-generation heart-murmur detection platform designed for use with digital stethoscopes. The authorization is a concrete reminder that AI device innovation is spreading beyond radiology into frontline physical-exam workflows.
FDA Reduces Oversight of AI Health Software and Wearables, Clarifying Low-Risk Categories
The FDA published guidance in January 2026 that reduces regulatory oversight of certain AI-enabled health software and consumer wearables, clarifying that many low-risk tools fall outside medical device regulation when clinicians can independently review recommendations.
AI Drug Discovery Reaches 173 Active Clinical Programs With New FDA Framework
A comprehensive analysis counts 173 active AI-discovered drug programs in clinical development, supported by an evolving FDA framework for credibility assessment of AI models used in drug discovery.
2025 Year in Review: 295 AI/ML Medical Device Clearances Set New Record
The FDA cleared 295 AI/ML-enabled medical devices in 2025, bringing the cumulative total past 1,200. Radiology continues to dominate, but cardiology and pathology AI tools are growing rapidly.
In Radiology, AI Is Advancing Faster Than the Field Can Keep Up
With over 1,000 FDA-cleared AI tools now available in radiology, RSNA 2025 showcased AI moving from flashy demos into day-to-day clinical reality. But adoption, integration, and workflow challenges remain significant hurdles.
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