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.
Migrating EHR systems to the cloud enhances health care efficiency, security, and cost savings while navigating the complexities of transition.
Is your practice taking advantage of this tax savings strategy?
Do you know what Section 179 is?
Physicians Foundation survey points to real challenges, potential solutions for 2023
CEO discusses findings and low morale, social determinants of health, telehealth.
Digital health needs to prove its impact to providers, or go the way of the buffalo
Primary care physicians need functional tools, not just flashy tech, to benefit their patients.
Four factors that will likely affect health care in 2023
The health care industry will face myriad challenges in the coming year
Telehealth patients rarely need an in-person follow-up
Trend holds true across almost every specialty
Medical bills cause confusion for almost 40% of patients
Survey examines causes, solutions for frustrations over health care costs.
Five trends for health systems in 2023
Adaptability and flexibility will be needed to deal with for challenges next year.
Health care computers remain targets for emerging hacker groups
HHS’ cybersecurity wing publishes notices on three ransomware threats.
Of positivity, negativity, and f-bombs: EHR language as an indicator of physician burnout
Study finds inbasket messages may offer more clues about improving patient experience than doctors’ feelings on the job.
Think older adults aren’t comfortable with telehealth? Think again
92% of those over 70 say they are comfortable with telehealth
Connecting ambulatory providers to the full care continuum
Using care coordination technology can save time and money, improve patient outcomes
AI improves physician readiness for patients while cutting time spent on charts
AAFP, developer apply artificial intelligence to primary care.
Physician payment in 2023: Prior auths and telehealth
What to watch in Washington as 2022 draws to a close.
Feds seek $4 billion in health care fraud for the year
HHS Office of Inspector General outlines progress as telehealth remains a target enforcement area.
The road to Oz: 5 ways physicians can finally reach the Emerald City of value-based care
Over a decade after being promised change was on the way, physicians and other providers can start taking tangible steps towards a better system.
U.S. health care will suffer if lawmakers don’t act by end of 2022
Physician groups call for action in letter to leaders as clock ticks toward end of 117th Congress.
That glucose monitor just allowed hackers into your practice
Study found that almost half of health care cyberattacks affect patient care
How physician documentation can combat the opioid crisis
Experts agree that when it comes to battling the opioid epidemic, physicians need to shift their mindset and start focusing on data integrity
Will telehealth billing change in 2023?
What changes are in store for telehealth billing and reimbursement in 2023?
The economy of longevity advisory
There's no finish line when we talk about healthy lifespan extension.
Financing for medical practices: Four options
If you do not have any collateral to secure a medical practice loan, then you’ll need to apply for unsecured financing.
Amazon Clinic to offer online primary care services in 32 states
Telehealth store doesn’t accept insurance yet, but Amazon Pharmacy will deliver prescriptions.
Use technology to make it easier for patients to schedule appointments
Tech company surveys patients who say online experience with doctors’ offices is not great.
American Telemedicine Association advocates on behalf of remote mental health
ATA co-wrote a letter to the Biden administration to try to protect remote access for clinically appropriate care
Collaborative platforms drive health care efficiencies and streamline workflow
Easing provider-payer communications frees up resources for improving patient care
Iranian hackers emerge as cyberthreat to health care computer networks
‘Charming Kitten’ believed to be a front for Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to HHS’ cybersecurity agency.
Patient satisfaction with telemedicine about equal to in-person visits
Mayo Clinic survey examines patient experience during COVID-19 pandemic.
Why cybersecurity education is key to protecting your medical practice
Cyberattacks on healthcare networks have increased exponentially in recent years, but there are steps to protect your practice.
How health care organizations can overcome inertia to implement value-based care
Reluctance to change or replace technical infrastructure is a major obstacle to change
The data dilemma
Digitizing patient health data was supposed to make it usable for public and population health research. So far, that hasn’t happened.