Alexa Mikhail

Alexa Mikhail

Alexa Mikhail is a multimedia journalist and former Fortune health journalist covering healthcare, technology, and AI in behavioral health. She is a frequent contributor to Second Opinion.

6 posts

People Are Already Using AI for Therapy. The Rules Haven't Caught Up

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People Are Already Using AI for Therapy. The Rules Haven't Caught Up

Alexa Mikhail and Christina Farr October 22, 2026 12 min read

Two in five psychologists say their clients are already using AI chatbots to self-diagnose. The industry still can't agree which of these tools are wellness and which are care — and the FDA hasn't said either.

Peptides Regulatory Future Is Taking Shape

Peptides Regulatory Future Is Taking Shape

Alexa Mikhail July 21, 2026 5 min read

And investors are taking note

If the ACCESS Model works, should it be expanded to Medicaid?

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If the ACCESS Model works, should it be expanded to Medicaid?

Christina Farr and Alexa Mikhail June 10, 2026 7 min read

Experts inside and outside the government tell us what they think..

If you want to know how AI will change medicine, just look at cardiology

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If you want to know how AI will change medicine, just look at cardiology

Alexa Mikhail March 12, 2026 8 min read

Cardiology is a hotbed for where these deep learning tools can shine.

Roundup: Humana bucks the trend, WH inroads to Healthtech, and a megaround for Ambience Healthcare.

Roundup: Humana bucks the trend, WH inroads to Healthtech, and a megaround for Ambience Healthcare.

Christina Farr and Alexa Mikhail August 1, 2025 10 min read

That said, I like Amy Gleason’s idea of scanning a QR code at any doctor’s office to pull

Healthtech Roundup: Mega-rounds for Slingshot, AI Doc and Open Evidence, fallout from OBBB, and 4 questions with the Baptist Health CIO

Healthtech Roundup: Mega-rounds for Slingshot, AI Doc and Open Evidence, fallout from OBBB, and 4 questions with the Baptist Health CIO

Christina Farr and Alexa Mikhail July 25, 2025 11 min read

AI continues attracting the lions share of investment in healthtech