April 3rd 2025
The benefits of artificial intelligence in medicine were discussed during a session at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.
The time is now to create an action plan that fits your practice when it comes to cutting costs and raising revenue streams. Read Medical Economics Insider to get started.
April 2nd 2025
A new study explores patient satisfaction with AI-generated responses, prompting ethical debate over disclosure in health care communications.
A more human way of thinking can overcome legitimate concerns that doctors have about artificial intelligence.
Physicians share their experiences with integrating AI into their practices.
Digital transformation in primary care
Empowering physicians for enhanced patient care and practice efficiency
What are your thoughts about AI?
We want to hear from you
AI Special Report: Will ChatGPT and other tools transform medicine?
Medical Economics takes an in-depth look at the rising interest in AI, ChatGPT-like large language model programs, and the impact on physicians and medicine.
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.
It's time to expect more from EHRs
Health care organizations can address pain points caused by the technology
Leveraging the power of digital marketing in health care
How health care companies – from huge systems down to primary care practices – can launch impactful digital strategies to drive, educate, and engage consumers.
Accounts payable automation in primary care practices
Processing an avalanche of invoices can be labor-intensive, error-prone, and expensive. There is a better way.
Prescribing truth: strategies for clinicians to combat health misinformation
The social media ‘infodemic’ is going from bad to worse. Here’s how primary care physicians can be part of the cure.
AI Special Report: What doctors need to know about ChatGPT and other AI tools
AI Special Report: The next generation of AI voice assistants
What is possible now, what is next, and what it means for physicians
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?
AI Special Report: Embracing AI -- A new era for physicians
Artificial intelligence has the potential to change medicine for the better
AI Special Report: The benefits of automated medical coding
AI Special Report: AI will improve care in these three areas
With physician shortages predicted, computers will help patients by improving doctors’ efficiency.
AI Special Report: Simulating the people aspect of care with AI technology
AI can help physicians refine their people skills to improve care
Why your practice needs an internet contingency plan
Doctors and staff should know how to respond if internet goes down for prolonged periods
Digital Pulse: Feds plan for more AI; Amazon telehealth expansion delayed by privacy concerns; CMS looks to get emerging tech to patients
The latest health care technology news.
Overwhelmed and understaffed: Alleviating call volume for primary care practices
The days of “bad ‘bots” are behind us so put smart virtual assistants to work in your practice to reduce call volume, deliver self-service options to patients and improve operational efficiency.
Revolutionizing healthcare: How cloud-based technology is changing the game
Cloud computing has revolutionized how healthcare providers deliver treatment and manage their data.
AI Code of Conduct a goal for new committee of National Academy of Medicine
Three-year project aims to set national standards for using new levels of computer learning in health care.
Digital Pulse: AMA wants to keep an eye on AI; Primary care gets a Google-fueled ad boost; Telehealth finds bipartisan support
The latest health care technology news
How primary care physicians can harness apps for a new age of patient care
Caring for patients with autoimmune diseases is a team sport. Here’s a way for technology to tie your team together.
Physicians call for more regulation of health insurers using AI
New technology could speed up prior authorizations, but AMA says human review is needed too.
5 tips for defending against ransomware attacks
Pratices and hospitals focus on training employees against social engineering attacks. But they risk leaving themselves open to attacks that exploit network software vulnerabilities.
HIPAA cost confusion and privacy myths
A rebuttal to a 2019 article on HIPAA.
Were you harassed online during the COVID-19 pandemic? You’re not alone
Social media exploded with caustic criticism when physicians shared the facts and advocated for personal and public health.
Why medical practices need to automate the prior authorization process
Benefits include streamlined workflows, faster payer approvals, fewer claims denials
Choose the best EHR and medical software for your practice
Choosing the right software, including but not limited to an EHR, is crucial for the success of your practice.
Work in health care? Your password is 123456
Health care sector employees tend to have very poor passwords, study finds
Digital Pulse: AI accurately analyzes cardiac disease; AI can predict readmissions better than doctors; Your digital twin will test your treatment plan