Medical Technology

Medical devices, particularly older ones, are common in any medical setting. But did you know that some of them can become gateways for hackers to access sensitive information?

New treatment is the first for lung cancer patients in over eight years

As generative AI technologies advance, establishing standardized evaluation metrics is necessary to ensure safety and efficacy in health care.

New Academy president discusses new study on AI and legal challenges around noncompete agreements.

A simple fix can solve a lot of complex problems for medical practices

Electronic health record giant Epic says claims are a baseless diversion from Particle Health’s alleged HIPAA violations.

For any patient dealing with illness, whether acute or chronic, taking medications as directed is essential to achieving the best health outcomes.

More investments in technology have not increased patient satisfaction

Researchers say the lack of reported clinical validation data raises concerns about their effectiveness and safety

Generative AI has a large number of health care use cases, but the road to maturity is a long one. Here is an analysis on AI’s near-term potential in chronic condition management, with thoughts on bias and regulation.

How privacy technologies are unlocking critical data flows from stringent privacy requirements to accelerate improving patient outcomes in health care.

'Striking' lack of diversity when researchers use artificial intelligence to generate images of doctors.

Connected medical devices will be essential to help monitor and manage chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac arrhythmia, and respiratory diseases, as well as other conditions like sleep apnea, obesity and diabetes.

Open meeting to be held online Aug. 1; independent pharmacies, PBM trade group offer responses to federal reviews.

Cybersecurity firm says it's a glitch, not an attack, and repair is coming.

With AI's health care boom, many physicians seek guidance on meaningful integration.

The consolidation of health care is well underway, with PBMs making moves to keep and expand their control. But new models are emerging to offer hope for changing the health care industry for good.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an effective treatment for AUD, but it remains underutilized by the medical community.

FDA approves CGMs for adults to monitor conditions of diabetes, metabolic health.

ACP publishes position paper on how doctors and health systems should use new AI technology.

American College of Physicians publishes position paper on best practices for integrating artificial intelligence into health care.

Analysts explain potential for new billing codes that could give physicians more flexibility — and reimbursement — for remote monitoring programs.

Researchers say restrictions to reign in spending may not fly in Congress.

Global survey finds some patients embrace innovations, but they are not a majority.

Why physicians and patients need lawmakers to address antimicrobial resistance, a growing threat to the nation and the world.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Physician experts say artificial intelligence has promise for primary care, but doctors must think critically as they integrate it into patient care.

Unpacking vaccine pricing: navigating policy, economics, and public health imperatives.

The top news stories in medicine today.

The top news stories in medicine today.