December 23rd 2024
Stanford researchers develop AI tool to analyze doctors’ notes to save time and improve care
December 19th 2024
The transition to value-based care presents serious challenges to physicians. Here are three concrete ways that health plans, ACOs and others can help them thrive.
December 17th 2024
AI is a major threat to medical practices — but it can also be a major help.
The future of health care cybersecurity: Examining the HCCRA of 2024 and its potential impact
By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies, artificial intelligence-driven systems are helping make value-based care models more accessible.
The 10 apps collecting the most data about you
Some well-known apps are collecting a surprising amount of data from you. How many of these are on your phone?
The future of accountable care: How AI is redefining value-based health care
AI-powered technology offers a way to overcome the obstacles to value-based care, by turning vast amounts of data into actionable insights and enabling better patient care.
AI thinks it can tell whether you drink beer based on your knee X-ray
Study found that AI is seeing patterns in data and jumping to conclusions
Addressing the hidden costs of IV infiltration and extravasation in health care
Injuries stemming from intravenous therapy are a hidden crisis costing lives and money.
The hidden cost of data overload: How ‘too much information’ is sabotaging patient care
Physicians don’t need more data — they need smarter data.
GenAI is making stuff up, and it will harm us and our health
For physicians, integrating GenAI without fully grasping its limitations could pose serious risks to patient care and professional integrity.
AI-enhanced heart failure screening: Is it worth it?
The cost-effectiveness of using AI-ECG is $27,858 per quality-adjusted life year, and it’s particularly cost-effective in outpatient settings.
Tirzepatide tops semaglutide for patient weight loss, study finds
The regulatory battle over compounded semaglutide and health effects on the heart are among latest developments involving GLP-1 RA drugs.
$156M awarded for new research on clinical effectiveness of interventions
PCORI announces list of grants to support studies on patient-centered health care.
Transforming heart health: Expanding access with dedicated cardiac CT scanners
Addressing the rising demand for heart health solutions with affordable and efficient cardiac imaging.
Text messages can be ineffective as medication refill reminders
A study of more than 9,000 patients determined that text message reminders did not improve how regularly they refilled their medications after 12 months.
Medicine non-adherence can be solved at the point of prescribing - with the right tech
Patient challenges could be addressed at the time a provider writes a prescription - if providers and their staff are equipped with the right technology and information.
When it comes to critical medical decisions, AI is mostly guessing
Study found that AI struggles with understanding complex medical codes, even when specifically trained for medicine
Hearing health is key to overall health
New study linking hearing health with Parkinson’s disease highlights need for more hearing testing and treatment.
Improving patient outcomes and health care access in rural populations with patient engagement technology
Here are five key ways communication technology is enhancing health care in rural and underserved communities.
The growing impact of behavioral health platforms in meeting mental health care needs
Mental health treatment access is low while cost is high. Here’s what to know about digital solutions.
Experts urge safe implementation of AI in health care through new guidance
Guidance takes a pragmatic approach to managing AI systems in clinical practice
If tariffs go through, the cost of most medical devices will go up
With the majority of devices manufactured outside the U.S., any increase in tariffs is likely to drive up health care costs
Are telehealth visits for pediatric primary care associated with higher rates of health care utilization?
Telehealth visits are a useful vehicle for pediatric health care delivery, although they shouldn’t be a universal substitute for in-person visits, says new study.
From silos to synergy: Uniting health plan and EHR insights to drive success in value-based care
Here are three strategies to face the dual challenge of improving patient health while controlling costs.
Analysis of AI cognitive threshold identifies cost-efficient strategy for health care implementation
A study has identified a strategy for using AI models in health care, maintaining efficiency and reducing costs by 17 times.
AI’s role in reshaping revenue cycle management
Managing payment is a key factor working against medical practices. Here’s how artificial intelligence could relieve administrative burdens.
Can Chat GPT Plus prove its overall effectiveness in health care settings?
A study suggests that if health care professionals are better trained with AI than its potential to make care more effective could be in the near future.
Ransomware surge highlights critical cybersecurity gaps in health care
Ransomware activity in healthcare is reaching critical levels, and physicians need to take action to protect their practices and their reputations
New survey demonstrates physician support for AI solutions
A majority of surveyed physicians have already seen benefits of AI and believe in its continued improvement.
3 tools providers can adopt to boost patient satisfaction and collection rates
When providers adopt digital tools, they can deliver a better consumer experience that promotes greater patient satisfaction and increases the likelihood of prompt collections.
The 3 medical devices most likely to be hacked
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?
What primary care physicians should know about NSR treatment
Clearing up misconceptions about neuro sympathetic reset and its role in managing chronic pain and emotional trauma.
Three out of four patients see U.S. health care as broken but optimistic about technology’s role, survey finds
Patients still want a human-centered connection with their health care providers
ACP suggestions for reducing physician burden from low-value EHR alerts
The ACP calls for reduction in low-value EHR alerts in a recent position statement.