May 2nd 2025
Medical Economics was on the ground in New Orleans covering the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025.
NextGen Healthcare partners with Madison Dearborn Partners to enhance growth and innovation in ambulatory health care technology solutions.
May 1st 2025
Telehealth enhances healthcare communication, improving patient-provider relationships and outcomes through real-time consultations, secure messaging, and remote monitoring.
‘Wild west’ of pharmaceutical sales developed as patients clamor for GLP-1s for obesity treatment.
April 30th 2025
Machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence, can sift through massive amounts of data to benefit physicians and patients.
Ransomware attack cripples hospital system
The Sunday morning attack against Universal Health Services may be the largest in U.S. history, according to media reports.
UHS cyberattack: Why health care is a vulnerable target
Expert details how health care organizations can improve their cybersecurity.
The future of telemedicine and its reimbursement
Patient demand for telemedicine will remain after the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result more payers will reimburse for it
Taming the wild telehealth frontier
Successful implementation and integration of these technologies will be critical for practices to realize their true benefit
FDA launches Digital Health Center of Excellence
The aim of the center is to advance digital health technology.
The benefits of automated EHR data extraction
How extracting continuity of care data can close care gaps and improve physician connectivity
Battling COVID-19 with ‘digital vaccines’
An explainer on digital therapeutics and their relevance to ending the pandemic.
Will telemedicine create perfect competition?
Will telemedicine upend the economics of health care?
How to vet a telemedicine vendor
Succeeding at telemedicine into the future requires selecting the right third-party vendor. Here are some tips.
Telemedicine offers the potential for increasing revenue
David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says that with careful preparation, practices can profit from telehealth after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Disrupting Healthcare Through Tech: The Next Wave of Health IT Innovation
The healthcare sector must explore every weapon in its arsenal to continually fight and control COVID-19.
Report finds telehealth usage on the rise
As much as 20 percent of all medical visits in 2020 will be conducted by telehealth.
The changing requirements for telehealth billing
David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says practices need to closely monitor their payers’ requirements for telehealth billing, because they are changing constantly.
How telemedicine became the most essential business in America today
Finding the telemedicine platform that is the right fit.
Use AI to Improve Administrative Operations First
Don’t worry, AI probably won’t replace the doctor any time soon
COVID-19 Shines Light on How Healthcare Is Leaving At-risk Populations Behind
While we take stock of successes and failures, we are once again reminded that the US healthcare system isn’t built for everyone.
Digitize admin tasks to reduce staff burdens
For ransomware, if hackers already have your files, should you pay the ransom?
The seriousness of the situation will help determine whether you should give in and pay or not.
Tips for text messaging with your patients
Sending text messages to your patients can be a helpful way to open communication lines.
If you suspect a breach, what should you do?
Notify the authorities and lock down devices.
What can be done to stop these attacks, especially if there is no funding for extra IT help?
A three-pronged strategy focused on people, process, and technology is vital.
The future of telehealth: When are regulations returning?
Joseph Kvedar, MD, president of the American Telemedicine Association, breaks down what physicians can expect for future telehealth payments and regulations.
How are hackers getting into healthcare systems?
Tried-and-true tactics are still working for cybercriminals.
Telehealth etiquette advice for physicians
In this installment of Five Minute Practice Fix, Neil Baum, MD, explains how physicians should handle telehealth appointments with patient in a courteous manner.
Who are these hackers and what are they after?
Each group has its own set of goals, but you have to defend against all of them.
Google Cloud, Amwell to partner on telehealth
The partnership includes a $100 million investment in Amwell.
Rate your EHR: Take the 2020 Technology Survey
Share your insights on EHRs, telehealth and other technology.
Why has there been an increase in cyberattacks directed at healthcare institutions recently?
COVID has proven the perfect distraction for hackers to take advantage of overtaxed health care facilities.
AHA calls for telehealth flexibilities to be made permanent
The call comes in a letter addressed directly to President Donald J. Trump.
Three Ways to Optimize Your EHR
Physicians can use EHRs to dramatically increase their efficiency.