hospitality industry

A federal bill has been proposed that would ban the corporate practice of medicine across the United States. If enacted, the legislation would restrict corporations from owning or employing physicians, a model that has expanded rapidly through private equity investment in healthcare. Law firms and healthcare industry observers are examining the proposal's potential effects on hospital ownership, staffing companies and patient care.

Chinese companies are bringing exoskeleton robots beyond industrial and medical settings and into the consumer mainstream. The wearable robotic devices, which assist with walking, lifting and mobility, are being marketed to ordinary users rather than factories or hospitals, a shift that signals China's ambitions to lead in consumer-facing robotics as global interest in the technology grows.

Healthcare systems are being called on to rethink how care is delivered in order to reduce their environmental impact. The discussion focuses on making hospitals, supply chains and treatment models more sustainable, as health services account for a notable share of global emissions. Industry observers say sustainability is becoming a core consideration in healthcare planning and investment.