STAT+: Why big digital health players are missing from Medicare’s chronic care experiment

STAT PlusNewsletterHealth Tech Newsletter Why big digital health players are missing from Medicare’s chronic care experiment You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Mario AguilarMay 14, 2026 Health Tech Correspondent Mario Aguilar[email protected]Mario covers technology in health care, including FDA regulation of artificial intelligence; how Medicare pays for health tech; the use of AI in clinical care; mental health chatbots; and consumer wearables. He’s also the co-author of the free, twice weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. You can reach Mario on Signal at mariojoze.13. You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Good morning health tech readers!Advertisement When I worked in a physical newsroom instead of in my house, I was often mocked for muttering, speaking, and occasionally yelling at my computer screen. So I’m somewhat sympathetic to the growing mass of tech workers that are verbally dumping half-baked instructions into to Claude Code. Put on headphones and let people live. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In health tech, Health Tech Newsletter, STAT+ Submit a correction requestReprints Mario Aguilar Health Tech Correspondent Mario covers technology in health care, including FDA regulation of artificial intelligence; how Medicare pays for health tech; the use of AI in clinical care; mental health chatbots; and consumer wearables. He’s also the co-author of the free, twice weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. You can reach Mario on Signal at mariojoze.13. STAT+ Newsletter A hitchhiker's guide to the health care AI galaxy Recommended Biotech May 14, 2026 STAT Plus: Biogen’s tau-targeting Alzheimer’s drug posts mixed results in mid-stage study Exclusive May 14, 2026 STAT Plus: CREATE Medicines, a biotech company developing CAR-T therapies, raises $122 million Advertisement Biotech May 14, 2026 STAT Plus: Regenxbio says Duchenne gene therapy succeeded in clinical trial, paving way for FDA submission Adam's Biotech Scorecard May 14, 2026 STAT Plus: ‘No drama’ Diamantas should serve biotech well as acting FDA chief Exclusive May 13, 2026 STAT Plus: What the Trump administration wants in its next FDA leader Subscriber Picks