Practice Technology

Sara Gerke shares new findings from the CLASSICA project, revealing how surgeons view AI liability — and why shared accountability may be the future of malpractice law.

David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., contrasts the European Union’s proactive approach to AI oversight with the U.S. system’s reliance on courts and the FDA — and argues for a middle path balancing innovation and accountability.

David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., explores how public skepticism toward “robot diagnosis” could shape future court decisions, even as confidence in AI’s accuracy grows over time.

Sara Gerke explains why jurors may soon see following an AI recommendation as the “reasonable” choice, even when it diverges from traditional medical standards.

David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., explains why AI outputs are unlikely to define medical negligence — unless courts first determine that the AI itself represents the standard of care.

Prior authorization remains one of the top pain points in health care, consuming hours of physician and staff time each week and delaying care for countless patients. This Medical Economics FAQ unpacks the most common questions physicians ask about prior authorization, its real costs, and what reforms may be on the horizon.

David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., examines the unresolved gray areas between physicians, hospitals and AI manufacturers when errors occur.

Drawing from past device litigation, David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., outlines how product liability claims against AI developers and device makers may mirror — and expand upon — traditional malpractice law.

David Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., discusses how AI could gradually reshape the legal definition of the “standard of care," and what happens when not all physicians or systems have equal access to these tools.

Nearly nine in ten health care practitioners say fax-related delays disrupt patient care, according to a new Documo survey.

Primary care physicians may be the first point of contact for the next epidemic. Why don’t we give them the tech to detect and respond to outbreaks?

Artificial intelligence can cut documentation time, streamline scheduling and reduce burnout — but only if it’s implemented with clear goals and cost controls.

New Center for Digital Health and AI aims to put doctors at heart of new technology to improve medicine.

KFF and The Washington Post surveyed more than 2,700 U.S. parents on their views of children’s health, vaccines and trust in institutions. The findings reveal what pediatricians and primary care physicians are up against — and where trust still lives.

Text messaging enhances patient engagement, boosts medical practice revenues, and streamlines operations, making it essential for modern healthcare communication.

A slideshow of top counties where population is projected to grow or shrink.

AI offers much potential, but do physicians trust it to solve the prior authorization problem?

Software decisions can make or break your practice’s efficiency and financial health. These five questions help ensure your next investment supports — not complicates — your business.

A year after its landmark artificial intelligence summit, JAMA says health systems are deploying unproven algorithms with little evidence they improve outcomes — or even do no harm.

Trilliant Health analysis outlines trends emerging as health care defies ‘laws of economics.’

SullivanCotter’s 2025 survey finds executive compensation up 4.7% overall, with the fastest growth in operations, digital strategy and compliance leadership roles.

Kyle Zebley, senior VP of the American Telemedicine Association, joins the show to talk about the expiration of Medicare’s telehealth flexibilities during the October 2025 federal government shutdown.

Deepika Srivastava of The Doctors Company explains why the legal system is still catching up to artificial intelligence — and how future court cases could reshape malpractice law.

Understanding pain points that physicians want to solve with AI will help decision-makers choose the right AI-powered solutions for the clinical setting

Deepika Srivastava of The Doctors Company breaks down the unanswered question at the heart of AI-related malpractice: who’s responsible — the physician, the health system or the technology company?