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Caroline Catherman

Caroline joined Healthcare Brew in July 2024 after three years as a health reporter for the Orlando Sentinel. Her work has appeared in outlets including CNN, Science Magazine, and The Chicago Tribune. She holds a master’s in health, environment, and science journalism from Northwestern University and degrees in psychology and English from Emory University, where she was first author on a public health study. Get in touch: [email protected]

Surgeons use a remote control system as they carry out a surgery with a da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system at the Robert-Debre Hospital in Paris.
Tech

Much of healthcare is done remotely. Is surgery next?

Intuitive-backed startup Sovato hopes to take remote surgery mainstream.

In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Oscar Health Inc.
Payers

Can Oscar Health’s new shopping platform increase individual insurance, ICHRA uptake?

The platform, Lucie Health Marketplace, launched April 20.

Elevance Health world headquarters. Elevance Health is a health insurance provider, formerly known as Anthem Insurance.
Payers

Elevance estimates it will take $935m to avoid sanctions

CMS threatened sanctions in February after years of alleged noncompliance with Medicare Advantage requirements.

Healthcare Brew's August on Rotation editorial feature
Direct Care

On Rotation: April 2026

Here’s who is heading your favorite pharma companies, payers, and startups right now.

Mashup of hospital symbol, stethoscope, IV bag, oxygen tank, and other medical devices on orange background
Tech

Recall Roundup: April 2026

April’s FDA recalls included everything from insulin pods to wheelchairs.

A woman scanning a diabetes continuous glucose monitor on her arm with a phone
Pharma

We fact-checked the hype behind the Eledon Pharmaceuticals Type 1 diabetes treatment

In the words of Leslie Knope: “Diabetes. Let’s dia-beat-this!”

A green credit card swiping on a POS machine with a medical cross displaying on screen made out of dollar signs
Payers

Health savings accounts: What are they, and how do they pay for healthcare?

The real deal behind health savings accounts.

Headshot of former NIH employee Walter Koroshetz
Hospitals & Facilities

After leaving the NIH, Walter Koroshetz worries for its future

The past neurological institute leader hopes ‘good people’ aren’t scared to apply to the agency.

Doctor speaking to patient from a digital health cross
Tech

Hey doctors, considering telemedicine? Check if the company is legit first

Potential warning signs to look out for when working for a telehealth company.

Photo 1: A tablet being used with medical gloves Photo 2: Flowers inside vase on a small side table
Tech

State of the health tech industry

From AI to telehealth to data privacy, we dove into how healthcare’s digital is growing and reforming.