November 18th 2024
A study has identified a strategy for using AI models in health care, maintaining efficiency and reducing costs by 17 times.
Managing payment is a key factor working against medical practices. Here’s how artificial intelligence could relieve administrative burdens.
November 15th 2024
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 activity in healthcare is reaching critical levels, and physicians need to take action to protect their practices and their reputations
A majority of surveyed physicians have already seen benefits of AI and believe in its continued improvement.
AI’s race-based medical advice could harm patients
Bias and inaccuracies creep in depending on questions about Black, White patients.
Patient data breaches doubled in 2023
Total breaches hit 87 million this year
AI Roundup: No one knows what AI has taken over, AI image fans flames of war, ChatGPT now has internet access
Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing in health care and all facets of business and life. Here are the latest developments:
Is texting the future of patient-centric care?
Patients want more convenience. Are you ready to accommodate them?
Health care cybersecurity challenges increase as threats rise
Vast majority of health care organizations are under constant cyber attack
Consumers are ready for personalized health care. Data can make it happen.
Digital health technology has the potential to transform wellness and improve patient outcomes
Why keeping identities safe is critical in health care
How vulnerable are your medical records?
5 Reasons why AI is different in health care
Health care is one of many sectors poised for AI transformation, but it poses unique challenges, opportunities and considerations
Patients don’t understand use of AI in health care, and many don’t trust it
Lack of knowledge leaves room for doubt even as more physicians use artificial intelligence for some element of medicine.
U.S. data breaches hit alarming new highs
Quarterly breaches are down, but for 2023, hackers are having a banner year
Researchers describe efforts to make new digital connections with patients
Federal agency funds studies on wearables, smart devices, apps and connectivity.
FDA forming advisory committee on new digital technologies in health care
AI is part of it, but not the only factor as physicians and patients interact with computers.
Powering AI could use as much electricity as a small country
While the health care applications look promising, there are some possibly severe side effects to the environment thanks to AI’s high power consumption
Revolutionizing the health care revenue cycle: The crucial role of interoperability standards and AI
Interoperability standards and AI have a huge impact on the revenue cycle, with potential to reshape the financial framework of health care institutions.
DEA, HHS announce second extension of telehealth flexibilities that started in pandemic
ATA praises move, predicts ‘Super Bowl for telehealth’ coming in 2024.
Survey shows need for better IT and physician alignment to improve outcomes and reduce burnout
IT leaders acknowledge that physicians are spending too much time dealing with technology issues instead of spending time with patients
Harnessing AI to improve the health care experience: It’s not as fraught as you think
For too long, technology has created burdens for physicians. Here are ways it can become an assistant instead of an annoyance.
That escalated quickly: Non-traditional health care competition has already taken hold
Map out a strategy to compete before it's too late
Nobel Prize for medicine goes to developers of mRNA vaccines
Technology was used for rapid creation of shots against COVID-19.
The best use cases for generative AI in health care? Look near term
Benefits will come when physicians and health experts begin integrating large language models into practices, hospitals and insurance companies.
Why health care organizations need to build trust to drive digital transformation
Payers and providers must build trust among their patient bases to gain access to more quality data. But trust isn’t built overnight.
Who do you trust? Patients on physicians, AI, and health care
Survey examines patient feelings about doctors and emerging technology.
AI vs. EHR: Oracle aims to reduce stress on physicians
Medical tech company leader says electronic health records 'should be a provider’s best ally' for patient care.
AMA examines how commercial insurers cover digital health care
We're in the era of online healthcare, but who's paying for it? And how much?
Care guidance programs can boost chronic care management efforts
Care guidance builds stronger connections with patients and drives better health outcomes
Cyber risks and health care – and what everyone needs to know
Will your insurance coverage protect you against the latest threats?
How a hybrid approach to telehealth improves patient care in rural communities
This hybrid model successfully addresses the primary obstacles to high-quality care that rural patients and their doctors face.
Zocdoc announces new digital tools for patient scheduling, paperwork, virtual visits
Free system moves company into patient engagement, CEO says.
Cyberattacks keep coming in health care
New survey finds victims are paying ransoms, but not getting all data back.
Real-world data from frontline physicians can help identify the next emerging pandemic
A multi-pronged approach is needed to stop the next global health threat, and doctors play a vital role