Practice Technology

Survey data show that delays, denials and added steps tied to prior authorization are worsening patient outcomes and creating frustration — but AI may help streamline the process.

New national data reveal that physicians rank continuous glucose monitoring as the top intervention for managing type 2 diabetes — but coverage, education and adoption gaps remain.

Want some quick indicators about patient health? Watch how they walk. Here’s what primary care physicians need to know.

From sluggish systems to frustrated staff, these red flags could mean it's time to upgrade your practice's electronic health record system.

A new Qlik survey reveals a deep trust divide in how patients view AI, health data privacy and tech companies.

Study finds patients with diabetes who prefer a non-English language are less likely to be prescribed continuous glucose monitors, even when their condition is poorly controlled.

Patients save hours, costs and carbon emissions without losing comprehension in preoperative virtual consultations, an Amsterdam UMC study finds.

Collaboration will build Lumeris’ Tom platform on Google Cloud’s AI infrastructure, with the goal of increasing access to high-quality primary care for millions of Americans.

Electronic health records are vital to practice operations. A digital estate plan keeps them accessible

A poll of U.S. doctors reveals strong physician interest in AI’s potential, but warns of gaps in training, trust and accountability.

AI and data analytics will cut through administrative clutter and enable payers and providers to collaborate proactively, especially for “rising risk” patient groups

A new Paubox report reveals a dangerous disconnect between health care leaders' confidence in email security and the widespread vulnerabilities still putting patient data at risk.

Stanford Medicine pilots AI-powered software helping clinicians query patient records, accelerate chart review and automate administrative decisions.

Wolters Kluwer’s new report reveals high hopes for generative AI across health care, but few organizations have the policies, training or infrastructure to make it work.

Key considerations around selecting the right network partner include what the partner will do with the data, the interoperability partner’s experience and expertise, the quality and the usability of the data it will deliver, and the partner’s financial strength.

Most health care leaders now believe a deadly incident is inevitable within five years, raising alarms about outdated systems, staffing shortages and limited cybersecurity preparedness across the industry.

The designation marks a new benchmark in virtual care quality standards.

A new study finds artificial intelligence can match doctors on facts, but struggles with empathy, nuance and consistency.

A new study finds that clarifying team roles and routing protocols sharply reduced physician message burden without new tech or added costs.

University of Michigan’s “portal practice slots” didn’t cut after-hours EHR time, but physicians still reported less stress and better control over their day.

Despite rising guardrails, health care workers continue using personal artificial intelligence and cloud apps — often in ways that violate HIPAA and put patients’ trust at risk.

Enhancing patient engagement and practice growth through a good first impression online.

Female primary care physicians spend more time on portal messages and documentation — and report higher levels of burnout and patient hostility — than their male counterparts.

How health care organizations, including physicians’ practices, can address digital barriers and improve outcomes for patients with disabilities.

A new study outlines how AI might support eVisits. Patients are on board, as long as doctors remain in the driver’s seat.

Cloud computing can transform medical practices by offering cost-effective, scalable solutions while ensuring HIPAA compliance and enhancing patient care.

AdvancedMD survey shows financial health is top of mind as practices eye payer renegotiations, service expansion and staffing boosts.

Physicians' involvement in technology design enhances care delivery, reduces friction, and builds trust, leading to better patient outcomes and efficient health systems.

Caroline Pearson, executive director of the Peterson Center on Healthcare, explains a new analysis of use and payment for remote monitoring technologies.

Caroline Pearson, executive director of the Peterson Center on Healthcare, explains a new analysis of use and payment for remote monitoring technologies.