OpenAI Releases Health Policy Proposals, Dexcom Updates CGM Devices

OpenAI has released a set of health policy proposals. The document outlines recommendations on artificial intelligence use in health care. The proposals address regulatory approaches to AI tools in medical settings. They also cover data privacy considerations and potential reimbursement policies for AI-assisted care.

STAT reported on the document in its Health Tech newsletter published May 7, 2026. The newsletter covers developments in health care technology including artificial intelligence, wearable devices and digital therapeutics.

Dexcom has provided updates on its continuous glucose monitoring systems. The company detailed new features and performance improvements for its CGM devices. The updates include enhancements that could affect patients managing diabetes. Specific technical changes were outlined in the company announcement covered by STAT.

The newsletter reported industry pushback against whole body scans. Concerns focus on the clinical value and potential risks of broad screening approaches using medical imaging. Health care providers and technology observers have raised questions about the widespread adoption of such scans.

The discussion centers on appropriate use cases in preventive care. Mario Aguilar, STAT Health Tech correspondent, authored the newsletter edition. Aguilar covers artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth and digital therapeutics in health care.