Practice Technology

Technology is great, but humans are the key to healthy patients

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, explains what changes could be made to Medicare and Medicaid under the Trump administration.

Where will you go to meet fellow professionals this year?

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, discusses how she expects the Trump administration to approach the Affordable Care Act.

Medical Economics March 2024 highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence technology in health care.

Stanford researchers develop AI tool to analyze doctors’ notes to save time and improve care

The transition to value-based care presents serious challenges to physicians. Here are three concrete ways that health plans, ACOs and others can help them thrive.

Some well-known apps are collecting a surprising amount of data from you. How many of these are on your phone?

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

The future of health care cybersecurity: Examining the HCCRA of 2024 and its potential impact

By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies, artificial intelligence-driven systems are helping make value-based care models more accessible.

AI-powered technology offers a way to overcome the obstacles to value-based care, by turning vast amounts of data into actionable insights and enabling better patient care.

Study found that AI is seeing patterns in data and jumping to conclusions

Injuries stemming from intravenous therapy are a hidden crisis costing lives and money.

Health care continues to be a top target for hackers. Here are the risks for 2025.

Physicians don’t need more data — they need smarter data.

For physicians, integrating GenAI without fully grasping its limitations could pose serious risks to patient care and professional integrity.

The cost-effectiveness of using AI-ECG is $27,858 per quality-adjusted life year, and it’s particularly cost-effective in outpatient settings.

The regulatory battle over compounded semaglutide and health effects on the heart are among latest developments involving GLP-1 RA drugs.

PCORI announces list of grants to support studies on patient-centered health care.

Addressing the rising demand for heart health solutions with affordable and efficient cardiac imaging.

A study of more than 9,000 patients determined that text message reminders did not improve how regularly they refilled their medications after 12 months.

Patient challenges could be addressed at the time a provider writes a prescription - if providers and their staff are equipped with the right technology and information.

Study found that AI struggles with understanding complex medical codes, even when specifically trained for medicine

New study linking hearing health with Parkinson’s disease highlights need for more hearing testing and treatment.

Here are five key ways communication technology is enhancing health care in rural and underserved communities.

Mental health treatment access is low while cost is high. Here’s what to know about digital solutions.

Guidance takes a pragmatic approach to managing AI systems in clinical practice

With the majority of devices manufactured outside the U.S., any increase in tariffs is likely to drive up health care costs

Telehealth visits are a useful vehicle for pediatric health care delivery, although they shouldn’t be a universal substitute for in-person visits, says new study.