Today on HITshow:







Strong earnings continue and AI shows promise in diabetes care. Today's HITshow Daily spotlights Q3 results from Universal Health Services and UnitedHealth Group, groundbreaking AI research in diabetes prevention, and FDA fast-tracking of autism therapy. Then in our second half, an interview with EY's Kim Della Torre on why 67% of families can't navigate aging care—and what health systems must do about it.







HOST: RHONDA BROOKS







📍 Hospital Earnings — Logan Stokes







Universal Health Services beats expectations with Q3 net income of $373 million and net revenues up 13.4% to $4.5 billion. Company raises full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $21.50-22.10 and increases stock repurchase program by $1.5 billion to $1.76 billion total authorization.







📍 Payer Performance — Xavier Banks







UnitedHealth Group posts $113.2 billion in consolidated revenues (up 12% YoY) with adjusted EPS of $2.92. Company raises 2025 outlook to at least $14.90 net earnings per share and $16.25 adjusted earnings. UnitedHealthcare serves 50.1 million domestic consumers.







📍 AI Diabetes Prevention — Jade Romero







JAMA study shows AI-powered app matches human coaches in diabetes prevention. Johns Hopkins research with 368 participants found 31.7% of Sweetch Health app users met CDC benchmarks versus 31.9% in human-led programs, with higher initiation and completion rates.







📍 FDA Development — Anika Shah







FDA fast-tracks leucovorin as potential autism therapy for children with cerebral folate deficiency. Small clinical studies show improvements in language, communication, and adaptive behavior. Researchers advocate for national leucovorin-autism patient registry to track real-world performance and ensure safety, similar to registries for cancer treatments and vaccines.







📍 Aging Care Interview — Jalen Cross with Kim Della Torre, EY Global







EY consumer survey reveals 67% can't navigate aging care system, with caregivers spending 30+ hours weekly caring for loved ones. Survey of 3,000+ people shows consumers ready for technology solutions—already using fitness watches, sleep monitoring, and telehealth post-COVID. Della Torre urges health system CEOs to engage patients in communities, provide at-home care, and shift focus from sick care to well care.







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