Technology

Patient engagement is about involving the patient in their own care. So use one of your key tech tools - your EHR - to help boost that involvement.

Study finds that older adults don't think all that highly of AI, but also aren't always sure who they should trust.

To better serve patients, physicians must understand the influence, tactics and goals of Big Pharma.

Will your practice keep up or be left behind?

Lots of technologies held a lot of promise and cost a lot of money, but many failed to deliver anything other than a big bill and wasted time.

AI is a major threat to medical practices -- but can also be a major help.

ONC blog post outlines troubling behaviors by health care organizations that are not abiding by the law.

Survey of cardiologists shows potential revolution in heart care – if patients follow doctors’ orders.

The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study offered several interesting insights into what patients really think about telehealth -- and which providers offer the best service.

The relationship between patients and providers lays the foundation of each patient's care experience.

A simple fix can solve a lot of complex problems for medical practices

Protecting your practice starts with some basic strategies

Study shows that some AI tools aren't worth much

Change Healthcare hack prompts senators to say new rules are needed because ‘megacorporations … are flunking Cybersecurity 101.’

A consumer survey found the real reasons consumers prefer telehealth, and they may not be what you think.

As the primary care market grows, physicians must present treatment information when patients are making critical health decisions.

Insurers are using AI to deny claims – so isn’t it time to start using AI to get them approved?

Study examines five-week period when family, internal medicine, pediatrics physicians work with artificial intelligence program to log patient notes.

South Carolina researchers find EHR-based tool yields better results than oral screenings

Innovative AI-powered technology is one factor disrupting the corporate takeover trend

Study examines physician telehealth use and finds differences by physician sex, age and specialty.

Which physicians spend the most time inputting patient data into electronic health records?

Automation can play a large role in your coding strategy.

Both staff engagement and health insurance benefits are important for retaining good employees. Here are ways to combine the two so your staff understand coverage options and deadlines.

The volume of cyberattacks on health care facilities should be a resounding wake-up call for all physicians who own their practices.

Why data management is key for addressing many of America’s major health care issues.

When possible, patients prefer to recover in their own beds instead of hospital beds, according to a new survey. National health care policy needs to catch up to patient need.

Optimism on how AI is going to affect health care is rising.

For any patient dealing with illness, whether acute or chronic, taking medications as directed is essential to achieving the best health outcomes.

Summer 2024 findings from the Annenberg Public Policy Center.