July 1st 2025
A new ModMed survey finds most patients support AI in the exam room, but only for tasks that reduce screen time and build human connection.
June 26th 2025
A new perspective piece calls on health systems to stop hoarding data and start using it to improve care.
June 24th 2025
MIT researchers find that large language models may shortchange women and vulnerable patients based on how clinical inquiries are typed.
Because of their semi-regular touchpoints with patients, physicians play a critical role in making patients aware of supportive care options, helping them access tools and services they might not otherwise know are available.
June 23rd 2025
A new study from Brazil suggests machine learning may ease referral overload and reduce unnecessary specialist visits — but not without caveats.
FDA approves treatment for lung cancer that disrupts cancer cells with electric fields
New treatment is the first for lung cancer patients in over eight years
The growing importance of standardized evaluation for generative AI in health care
As generative AI technologies advance, establishing standardized evaluation metrics is necessary to ensure safety and efficacy in health care.
4 ways an EHR can boost patient engagement
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.
Older adults don’t trust AI health care information
Study finds that older adults don't think all that highly of AI, but also aren't always sure who they should trust.
Want patients to trust AI in health care? Tell them humans are biased, too
Study shows patients are more receptive to AI recommendations when they better understand the biases in human decision-making.
Medicine for profit: The pharmaceutical industry’s stronghold and impact on patient wellness
To better serve patients, physicians must understand the influence, tactics and goals of Big Pharma.
How AI is meeting the challenges in a new era of health care
Will your practice keep up or be left behind?
The great IT fail: 7 investments in health care technology that weren't worth the money
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.
A wake-up call for physician-owned practices
AI is a major threat to medical practices -- but can also be a major help.
Feds ask for physician help in reporting information blocking
ONC blog post outlines troubling behaviors by health care organizations that are not abiding by the law.
Heart health: challenges and solutions
Survey of cardiologists shows potential revolution in heart care – if patients follow doctors’ orders.
Do patients really like telehealth?
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.
Priorities are shifting – patients want stronger connections with their care providers
The relationship between patients and providers lays the foundation of each patient's care experience.
How to reduce missed appointments, improve patient satisfaction and increase profitability
A simple fix can solve a lot of complex problems for medical practices
9 steps for medical practices to boost cybersecurity hygiene
Protecting your practice starts with some basic strategies
Nearly half of FDA-authorized AI tools may provide little benefit
Study shows that some AI tools aren't worth much
Health cybersecurity lapses could lead to big fines, CEO jail time under new legislation
Change Healthcare hack prompts senators to say new rules are needed because ‘megacorporations … are flunking Cybersecurity 101.’
The real reasons patients prefer telehealth
A consumer survey found the real reasons consumers prefer telehealth, and they may not be what you think.
Adopting targeted point-of-care messaging in primary care
As the primary care market grows, physicians must present treatment information when patients are making critical health decisions.
Revolutionizing denials management with artificial intelligence
Insurers are using AI to deny claims – so isn’t it time to start using AI to get them approved?
AI cuts physician time and frustration with EHRs in some instances
Study examines five-week period when family, internal medicine, pediatrics physicians work with artificial intelligence program to log patient notes.
Confidential screening tool for intimate partner violence 10 times more effective than traditional methods
South Carolina researchers find EHR-based tool yields better results than oral screenings
The role of AI in revitalizing private practice
Innovative AI-powered technology is one factor disrupting the corporate takeover trend
After COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth use remains strong for primary care, behavioral health
Study examines physician telehealth use and finds differences by physician sex, age and specialty.
Top specialties for EHR time – a slideshow
Which physicians spend the most time inputting patient data into electronic health records?
7 ways coding automation can help capture reimbursement
Automation can play a large role in your coding strategy.
Open enrollment is approaching: Boost staff participation with text messaging
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.
Holistic risk analysis is key to protecting your practice from cyberattacks
The volume of cyberattacks on health care facilities should be a resounding wake-up call for all physicians who own their practices.
All health care problems are data problems
Why data management is key for addressing many of America’s major health care issues.
With Hospital at Home waiver set to expire, patients overwhelmingly support home care
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.