In addition to human empathy, we are also seeing a new "digital compassion" emerging as healthcare providers work to support patients in need during this uncertain time. Showing this kind of compassion has become easier as technology becomes more advanced and patient-centric in response to the pandemic.
CMS has finalized changes to the Physician Self-Referral Law, also known as Stark Law. Healthcare law experts say that these changes will generally make it easier for hospitals and physicians to remain in compliance with the statute.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
A new survey of U.S. physicians shows that they have differing views on how the payer market needs to evolve, but a vast majority agree that affordable insurance is necessary to provide access to high-quality care while reducing costs.
Hospitals and physician practices are struggling to regain firm financial footing, and though there have been some recoveries, the landscape continues to be uncertain for these entities, according to reports from healthcare consultancy Kaufman Hall.
After alarming data showed that 865,000 women dropped of the workforce in September alone, new data from Doximity showed the pay gap between male and female doctors is widening.
Two surveys released on Thursday showed many physicians don’t feel like they have adequate access to testing and medical supplies. A survey of more than 2,600 U.S. physicians showed the vast majority — 73 percent — said they were not able to test patients quickly and easily.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
A new survey of physicians who are employed by hospitals and healthcare systems reveals seven ways employers can reverse physician burnout and restore the joy of medicine.
Medscape has launched the beta Oncology Decision Point tool for lung cancer. The full launch of the tool will include all major cancer types and will happen later this year.
Called the AMA Ed Hub, it includes educational information on topics like hypertension, oncology, professional well-being, patient care, ethics, health disparities and lifestyle behaviors.
PerfectServe, which provides clinical communication and collaboration solutions, has scooped up two companies: Lightning Bolt Solutions and CareWire.
Gabby Everett, the site director for BioLabs Pegasus Park, offered a tour of the space and shared some examples of why early-stage life science companies should choose North Texas.
"We’ve shown in a number of studies that every one point increase in burnout [as measured by a survey] increases the risk of a medical error in the next three months," said Dr. Tait Shanafelt, Stanford Medicine's chief wellness officer.
Results from innovation programs such as accountable care organizations, bundled payments, and other ideas have not been as rosy as expected while bringing a number of attendant challenges.
Input from physicians ensures that good actors are leading the healthcare revolution as the person best equipped to chart the course through the data-deluged wilderness of complicated information, evolving systems, “intelligent” devices, and continuous care is a practicing physician.
Level Ex has AR and VR games that let physicians diagnose virtual patients in an effort to improve their clinical decision-making skills.
In a phone interview with Steven Waldren, director of the AAFP's Alliance for eHealth Innovation, he said the collaboration with Zipnosis was the group's first with a telemedicine company. It selected the company following an RFP process.