Almost half of Americans say their decisions about COVID-19 were affected by misinformation
COVID misinformation is part of a larger trend across all content areas and it is a major concern for many
How America can seize its rare opportunity to nail AI regulation for health care
What does successful regulations for health care-specific AI models look like?
Woman erases others medical debt after her death; New Crohn’s guidelines; New potential treatment for major depression - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Public health: A message for primary care
Practical steps for establishing relationships.
Surge in preventive care visits over two decades holds promise for patient-physician relationships
Preventive visits nearly doubled between 2001 and 2019
1 in 4 worried about holiday COVID; Flu soars in 7 states; Cough medicine prototype struck down - Morning Medical Update
Report finds disparities in cancer care services in hospitals serving high numbers of Black and Hispanic patients
Hospitals often lack access to advanced equipment.
Primary care is primed to be treatment hub for opioid use disorder
Researchers say more physicians prescribing buprenorphine could help stem the overdose crisis across the country.
Reimbursement delays and denials hurt hospital finances
Physicians aren’t the only ones waiting on health insurance companies to pay.
Telemedicine is adding to doctors’ EHR burden
Remote visits are associated with increased documentation time, study finds
AI Roundup: Hate groups use AI to drive antisemitism, kids trounce AI in head-to-head matchup, Microsoft looks to corner the AI-powered deepfake market
Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing in health care and all facets of business and life. Here are the latest developments:
Public health: AI as a new tool
How could artificial intelligence help in medicine?
No quick and easy answers for health care workforce shortages
Experts weigh in on current factors affecting the job market.
Experts need ‘multifaceted approach,’ including video, to counter health misinformation
Wrong claims exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions helped spread the facts and create a base for future efforts.
New at home STD test; More pediatric ambulance calls are for mental health emergencies; Burnout support group - Morning Medical Update
The Vital Role of Disability Insurance for Physicians in Safeguarding Their Professional and Financial Futures
Physicians should not ignore the need for disability insurance.
Public health: Life expectancy drops
A team effort is needed to promote patient health.
Redefining advance directives: Beyond paper to patient-centered care
It's time to evolve our understanding and implementation of advance directives.
Prostate cancer and primary care: What physicians should know
Urology group leader explains why now is the time to reconsider USPSTF recommendations on screening in men.
Amazon's One Medical forges strategic partnership with major employers for employer-based primary care
New alliance covers almost 60 major employers in the United States
Overnight ER stay increases death risk; Eating disorder insurance claims jump 65%; AI doctor in a box - Morning Medical Update
UnitedHealthcare used AI to deny patients’ health insurance coverage, lawsuit says
Class action complaint could involve thousands of people in 21 states.
Public health: Dealing with Social Determinants of Health
Joining forces to address social determinants of health.
Combatting staff shortages with outsourced remote patient management
The technology is growing in use and patients are receptive to it. Here’s a way to make it work for your practice.
Health insurance companies should cover new antiobesity meds, AMA says
Most Americans have heard of the drugs and demand is outpacing supply.
Major changes are coming to language access requirements in 2024
Here’s what doctors and health care organizations need to know
What patients really think about the use of their private data
Health care organizations must balance data sharing with patient privacy concerns
Conversion therapy denounced by 28 organizations; Elderly men account for most U.S. suicides; New rapid test for HIV and TB - Morning Medical Update
Consumer price index flat in October, but up 3.2% from last year
Medical care and commodities both showed modest increases in October.
Public health: Not at odds with primary care
A continuum of health, not one or the other.
