April 30th 2025
Machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence, can sift through massive amounts of data to benefit physicians and patients.
April 22nd 2025
Earth Day and any day is a great day to analyze environmental waste in health care — and possible solutions for it.
Telemedicine had an impact equivalent to 130,000 fewer car trips each month. Researchers say this climate impact should factor into policy decisions regarding the future of virtual care.
April 21st 2025
A new framework uses machine learning and social determinants of health to optimize clinician encounters and reduce care inequities.
How zero-trust security protects your medical practice from inside out.
81% of physicians: 'Technical proficiency is as important as clinical expertise'
Physicians spend an average of 22 personal hours per month learning about new health care technology, says Sermo survey.
Google cloud expands generative AI capabilities for health care
Company adds ability to analyze tables, charts and diagrams
How neuro-symbolic AI closes the trust gap for physicians
A more human way of thinking can overcome legitimate concerns that doctors have about artificial intelligence.
Helping health care’s 'digital have-nots' bridge the digital divide
Despite advances in health care information exchange, the flow of data between large hospitals and small care facilities is anything but smooth and seamless.
Teenage mentors and smartwatches help rural seniors bridge digital health divide
A Florida Atlantic University study paired high school students with older adults to improve tech literacy and health tracking.
Trump: Administration will ‘keep our children healthy and strong’
President mentions some health care issues in address to Congress.
Primary Care Scorecard: A review with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund
‘The Cost of Neglect’ is growing, according to the third analysis of the state of primary care.
Athenahealth, Abridge join on AI clinical documentation venture
Artificial intelligence platform can be used in ambulatory care practices.
How AI is streamlining health care recruitment
AI-powered recruiting is yielding benefits that include both accelerating and improving job-candidate matching.
Trump tariffs on imports and effects on health care, explained
President Trump says it’s necessary to impose extra costs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. What does that mean for the health care sector? Potentially, a lot.
Wealthier patients more likely to use telehealth for mental health care, study finds
Johns Hopkins analysis suggests telehealth may contribute to disparities in mental health care access across economic groups.
AI-powered MRI solution enhances speed and image quality
Philips SmartSpeed Precise aims for faster scan times and improved diagnostic image quality across the company’s devices.
AI-powered stethoscope enhances early heart failure detection in primary care
A study, published in JACC Advances, highlights potential for early heart failure detection in primary care, thanks to AI.
Time ticks on telehealth as Trump, Congress mull health care policy
Legislation would extend flexibilities for Medicare; online petition gains 21,000 signatures of support.
Physicians warn that AI will undermine judgment, increase prior authorization denials
AMA survey shows growing physician concerns over automated insurance denials.
Neuspera Medical reports positive trial results on battery-free neuromodulation system for urinary incontinence
Neuspera Medical's system could offer a less invasive, more patient-friendly approach to treating UUI. The company anticipates regulatory clearance later this year.
FDA clears Tandem Diabetes Care’s Control-IQ+ for type 2 diabetes
New automated insulin delivery system expands access to advanced diabetes technology.
Patients with diabetes achieve ‘same positive results’ from PCPs and telehealth as they would from specialists
Study finds that patients see the same results from advanced insulin delivery technology from primary care, telehealth training as they would from in-person specialists.
Clinical AI platform to be trained on 30 years of NEJM archives
OpenEvidence secures a $1B valuation, and access to decades of NEJM content, multimedia.
Family physicians ready to try AI in practice
Survey finds some skepticism that patients will see fully the future benefits of artificial intelligence.
FDA approves first adaptive deep brain stimulation system for Parkinson’s
Real-time neuromodulation offers more precise treatment for Parkinson’s patients.
The Ghost (Cring) ransomware threat, explained
U.S. agencies warn health care Industry of new ransomware threat.
Trump administration, Congress are working out details on telehealth flexibilities extension: ATA
Deadline is at end of March, but American Telemedicine Association notes telehealth has had strong bipartisan support.
AI-powered MRI cancer-screening tool receives FDA clearance
Ezra Flash enhances the quality of imaging for neuro, abdomen and pelvis MRIs.
Patient care and the cost of turnover in the clinical laboratory
What physicians need to know about challenges for medical lab technologists in the health care work force.
New privacy screen protectors launched to help practices stay HIPAA compliant
Clean Seal Privacy Screen Protectors limit screen viewing angles and are compatible with medical grade disinfectants
Study calls for standardized goals of care notes in EHRs
Researchers find that structured, accessible GOC documentation enhances decision-making and patient care across health care settings.
New AMA report highlights physician optimism about AI in health care
The "AMA Augmented Intelligence Research" demonstrates a surge in AI use and enthusiasm among physicians — though concerns remain.
Aidoc secures FDA clearance for AI-powered rib fracture detection
Triage solution is built on existing AI engine
The hidden cost of data overload
'Too much information' is sabotaging patient care. Physicians don’t need more data — they need smarter data.