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.
Good news about telehealth: It works
Researchers say data debunk “myths” that hold back widespread electronic interaction between physicians, patients.
A remedy for providers amid rising consumer debt and complaints
By adopting digital tools that deliver more flexibility and transparency to patients, providers can increase the chances of receiving prompt patient payments
Building a better public healthcare system
An interview with Change Healthcare's Arien Malec about public health, EHRs and building a better system.
Feds warn of monkeypox-themed malicious email campaign targeting health care providers
Don’t click on links or attachments unless you’re sure they are legitimate.
Treatment validation platforms can reduce care variations and promote health equity
Emerging technology helps ensure best practices while reducing costs of care
Despite interoperability challenges, technology can help advance hybrid care
Rise of telehealth in COVID-19 pandemic reveals flaws, but there’s potential to improve the patient experience.
Telemedicine still popular with patients, but there are concerns
Patients prefer virtual appointments for common ailments, but question the quality of care
AI, 5G, nanomedicine have potential to help patients or become cyber targets
Federal agency outlines potential vulnerabilities in cutting-edge technology.
The emerging role of digitally integrated care in population health
Population health strategies that offer a holistic approach can be effective in addressing inefficiencies.
Four strategies to alleviate health care staff burdens amid labor shortages
Technology can support processes for relief in a tight labor market.
Addressing differences in patient engagement across racial and ethnic groups
There are interesting differences in the ways patients of varying ethnicities and races engage with technology.
Many health care organizations lack resources to fend off cyberattacks
Nearly 90% experienced at least one attack in the past year, at an average cost of more than $1 million per attack
Think RPM is too big for your small practice? Think again.
Looking for ways to increase the revenues of your small practice? RPM may be the answer
Practical AI and the future of medical care
Technology can help bridge the divide between medical and dental health
Federal inspectors find ‘high risk’ providers in Medicare telehealth billing worth $127.7M
HHS develops new measures that could indicate fraud, abuse, or waste.
Are scribes the answer to physicians’ documentation woes?
New study casts doubt on whether scribes ease doctors’ paperwork burden
7 ways EHRs can reduce medical errors
The need for integrated patient care to help reduce medical errors, a $20B plague for U.S.
Practices need — and patients deserve — ‘whole health’ data
Many practices have yet to access the data with the greatest potential to impact patient outcomes and their own financial success.
Can Technology Solve the Burnout It Helped Cause?
New technology that fixes the problems of the EHR is the best way to reduce physician burnout
Dispelling the myths of remote patient monitoring
Breaking the High Tech/High Cost Connection to Support Better Health Equity
Amazon Care, online giant’s primary care health service, to close at end of 2022
Change comes weeks after company announces acquisition of One Medical primary care practice.
Feds warn about social engineering in cyberattacks on physicians’ practices
HHS agency warns “vishing,” combining scam emails and phone calls, is on the rise.
Physicians, public health agencies exchanging more information electronically
Immunization data is the most traded as figures rose in 2019.
One-third of companies report workers responsible for health data leaks
Digitization of health care comes at a cost
Interoperability: Is the glass half full or half empty?
New ONC report highlights progress, challenges in promoting interoperability
Cybercriminals using medical devices to hack hospitals
Security experts have been warning health care companies for years that all the connected medical devices are potential vulnerabilities
Patients want physicians to have online presence, communication, billing options
Survey outlines patients’ attitudes on technology.
Average data breach now costs record $4.35 million
Most organizations report multiple data breaches
Patients want medical data to stay with physicians, not migrate to big tech
AMA surveys patients on privacy in light of recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion.