Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
Healthcare execs say AI will reshape the industry, but are doing nothing about it
Survey shows that health care execs think generative AI will solve many of the industry’s problems, but aren’t doing much to adopt it
Medicare patients wonder if the program will last, but unwilling to sacrifice to save it
Patients have limits as to what they are willing to give up in order to secure the long-term sustainability of Medicare
Another day, another forum for responsible AI development; Google will now scan the web looking for your contact information, and promises not to sell it this time…maybe; Are AI-generated medical illustrations next? - Digital Pulse
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Patients and provider stress levels still high
Even with the pandemic no long dominating their lives, both doctors and their patients struggle with stress
Most hospitals underperformed in June
Provider productivity rises despite financial pressures
Pathologist get futuristic tools, smart ring could make doctors more miserable, Voyager probe loses wi-fi connection: Digital Pulse
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Patients think their health data will be leaked and don’t trust big tech firms
Survey shows how little faith patients have in technology – and the companies that provide it -- to protect their information
What patients really think about health care
Survey sheds light on how patients are feeling about billing, privacy, and other health care-related issues.
Fed boosts interest rates another quarter point
Central bank increases interest rate for the 11th time since March 2022
AI plugged into the brain detects delirium, watching Scooby-Doo as a kid makes you fat today, an Xbox controller and a virtual mall found source of theta waves: Digital Pulse
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Average health care data breach costs almost $11 million
Health care continues to lead all sectors with the most expensive data breaches
Workplace survey: Less degree requirements, more AI
Worker shortage and changing dynamics mean both employers and employees need to adjust expectations
Americans using social media to self-diagnose – with surprising results
Social media platform used for self-diagnosis varies by generation.
Common genetic defect protects from COVID symptoms
Discovery may explain why some tested positive but had no symptoms
Cat videos make your phone heavier, AI is reading your notes to learn about your patient's home life, a 2007 iPhone sells for $190,000 -- Digital Pulse
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Data breaches on pace for a new record in 2023
Health care continues to be a top target for hackers
CMS proposes a 3.4% cut to Medicare payments
Proposed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is another blow to physician revenue
Health care mergers and acquisitions return to pre-pandemic levels
Total number of deals and total revenue both return to pre-pandemic norms
Reform group pushes to curb private equity control of health care
Lists administrative actions that can be taken now to better regulate private equity’s influence
EHR notes need Ozempic, AI chatbot undergoing test at Mayo Clinic, Lonely people have different brains – Digital Pulse
Your receptionist is facing patient aggression
Receptionists are facing serious workplace safety concerns and need training to cope
How other doctors are using social media to benefit their practice
Research findings on how medical practices use social media may come as a surprise to many.
When it comes to biosimilars, physician offices are cheaper than hospital settings
Study shows that patients seeking treatment in hospital outpatient departments are paying substantially more for biosimilars than they would have at a physician’s office.
Your practice may be in the wrong location, costing you patients
Survey shows that proximity and convenience are driving patient health care decisions
AI Special Report: What patients and doctors really think about AI in health care
Do people believe that AI can improve care and reduce costs?
Hospital finances stabilize in May
Pre-pandemic levels still prove elusive as hospitals look for new strategies
Health care employees: disengaged, lacking communication, and relying on outdated training content
Report shows that health care employees are struggling thanks to poor company policies and training content.
Digital Pulse: Feds plan for more AI; Amazon telehealth expansion delayed by privacy concerns; CMS looks to get emerging tech to patients
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Doctors listen to patient preferences…if they are white
Study finds doctors more likely to listen to patient preferences if they are white and make at least $75,000 a year
Today’s health care employee: Underpaid, underappreciated, and exhausted
Many medical professionals see an industry in crisis with no solutions in sight