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Bite-sized blueprints for the business of better healthcare. We explore the challenges FQHCs and health plans face and share practical insights on AI, policy, and finance.

The Oatmeal Bite

Bite-sized blueprints for healthcare: AI, technology, policy, and finance.

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Latest Issue
Clinical AI Adoption in U.S. Healthcare: The 2026 Breakthrough
2026 marks an inflection point in healthcare AI adoption. With 1,240+ FDA-approved AI/ML devices now on the market, clinical teams are moving from pilot programs to full-scale deployment across radiology, pathology, and primary care.
6 min read
Founders
The Wolf in VC Clothing
How predatory "XYZ Ventures/Capital" and fake venture firms are exploiting desperate founders, charging upfront fees, and leaving startups empty-handed.
3 min read
Research
The Healthcare Startup Reckoning: High Valuations Don't Always Translate to Success
The healthcare startup landscape underwent a dramatic transformation between 2021 and 2025. New data reveals which high-valuation bets paid off and which didn't.
4 min read
Policy
FDA Regulation of AI/ML Medical Devices: October 2025 Report
108 AI/ML devices approved in 2023, 107 through August 2024. A deep dive into what the FDA's evolving framework means for health AI companies going to market.
30 min read
Research
Clinical AI Adoption in U.S. Healthcare: A 2025 Update
A comprehensive 2025 update to the landmark Wu et al. study, tracking how clinical AI has moved from the research lab into everyday care delivery.
7 min read
FQHCs
The Hidden Revenue Crisis: How FQHCs Are Leaving Millions on the Table
FQHCs across the U.S. face an unprecedented revenue gap driven by Medicare Advantage underpayments. Here is what the data shows and what to do about it.
8 min read
FQHCs
FQHC Financial Resilience Toolkit: Navigating the Perfect Storm of 2025
A comprehensive toolkit analyzing the unprecedented financial challenges facing FQHCs in 2025, with practical frameworks for sustainable operations.
7 min read