July 1st 2025
A new ModMed survey finds most patients support AI in the exam room, but only for tasks that reduce screen time and build human connection.
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.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Use levels in American medicine
Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Recent history
Technology in your practice: How to make sure tech tools are compliant
Technology and AI offerings for doctors are exploding. Should you integrate more tech into your practice?
Technology in your practice: Overcoming patient objections
Technology in your practice: Are there tools to help with diagnoses?
Government shutdown explained: Will Trump, Congress avoid March 14 shutdown deadline?
Congress and President Donald J. Trump are working toward a March 14 deadline to either fund the government or have many services shutdown.
Even on vacation, physicians can’t escape their EHRs
Study finds primary care physicians frequently log into electronic health records during PTO, though longer vacations may help them disconnect.
Technology in your practice: How difficult is it to implement these new technologies?
Technology in your practice: What tools are most effective?
Technology in your practice: Why integrate more tech or AI into your workflow?
Remote patient monitoring in 2025: The major changes physicians need to know about
Here’s what to know about advanced primary care management — and how to get paid for it.
Patients prefer AI-generated portal messages — until they learn the source
A new study explores patient satisfaction with AI-generated responses, prompting ethical debate over disclosure in health care communications.
Balancing cost and care: How cardiac physicians and health care providers can adapt to changing reimbursement structures
Here’s why doctors should consider bringing cardiac monitoring in-house to improve patient care.
How digitizing provider payments can slash health care waste
A significant opportunity for cost savings lies within administrative tasks, which often become burdensome and time-consuming.
The 10 most significant threats to patient safety in 2025
The threats emerge from almost every aspect of the health care system.
House spending plan includes some telehealth allowances, but more work is needed
ATA praises continuing resolution, ‘but there remains work to be done,’ ATA leader says.
Telehealth: What’s at stake?
A slideshow of the analysis by the American Telemedicine Association.
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.