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David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., says AI could cut malpractice claims if it becomes part of the accepted standard of care — but shift liability toward manufacturers in product defect cases.

Bain & Company finds hospitals accelerating investment in primary care and value-based care, even as labor shortages and patient skepticism over AI threaten progress.

State-level scrutiny of private equity in health care intensifies as new laws emerge, shifting focus from federal antitrust enforcement.

David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., contrasts the European Union’s proactive approach to AI oversight with the U.S. system’s reliance on courts and the FDA — and argues for a middle path balancing innovation and accountability.

Physicians, medical student collaborate on a primer of problems and solutions.

U.S. medical device manufacturers leverage AI and digital compliance to enhance innovation, safety, and patient-centric designs amid regulatory challenges.

David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., explores how public skepticism toward “robot diagnosis” could shape future court decisions, even as confidence in AI’s accuracy grows over time.

Strategies for organizations to navigate CMS's decision to fast-track risk adjustment audits.

With denials cutting deeper into practice revenue, physicians are turning to AI-driven tools to catch errors before submission, automate appeals and reduce administrative burnout.

David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., explains why AI outputs are unlikely to define medical negligence — unless courts first determine that the AI itself represents the standard of care.

Prior authorization remains one of the top pain points in health care, consuming hours of physician and staff time each week and delaying care for countless patients. This Medical Economics FAQ unpacks the most common questions physicians ask about prior authorization, its real costs, and what reforms may be on the horizon.

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David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., examines the unresolved gray areas between physicians, hospitals and AI manufacturers when errors occur.

Drawing from past device litigation, David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., outlines how product liability claims against AI developers and device makers may mirror — and expand upon — traditional malpractice law.

David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., discusses how AI could gradually reshape the legal definition of the “standard of care," and what happens when not all physicians or systems have equal access to these tools.

David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., explains why the first clues to artificial intelligence malpractice law may come from outside of medicine — including recent verdicts in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Fujifilm unveils the ELUXEO 8000 Endoscopic Imaging System, enhancing visualization and precision in gastrointestinal procedures with advanced imaging technology.

“This is about building a powerful bridge between the science that transforms lives and the systems that deliver that transformation,” said Michael J. Hennessy Jr., MJH Life Sciences chairman and CEO, of the BPD Healthcare acquisition.

With denials cutting deeper into practice revenue, physicians are turning to AI-driven tools to catch errors before submission, automate appeals and reduce administrative burnout.

Trilliant Health’s 2025 report reveals rising costs, poor value, and shifting care trends as the U.S. health care system faces urgent transformation.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search breaks down new research showing how early-career physician loyalty begins long before day one, and why authentic relationships are medicine’s most overlooked retention strategy.

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Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search shares why transparency — not pay or perks — is what younger physicians value most in their leaders.

A new analysis of 11.6 billion Medicare claims from 2013-2023 shows physician participation rose modestly over the past decade, but exits surged — especially among older physicians, women and those in rural and shortage areas.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains how mentorship and engagement programs deliver measurable returns — both financially and in patient care.

Nearly nine in ten health care practitioners say fax-related delays disrupt patient care, according to a new Documo survey.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains why open, two-way communication between leadership and physicians is the foundation of a culture that keeps talent.

Why advocates say health care needs a nuanced view of private equity partnerships in medicine.