Dr. Eric Topol pointed out that while initial findings on generative AI in clinical settings are promising, they may not withstand the complexities of real-world clinical practice. The post Dr. Eric Topol: Generative AI Studies Boast Promising Results, But Real-World Challenges Remain appeared first on MedCity News.
HealtheConnections health information exchange is partnering with three social care networks to share data about health-related social needs
OhioHealth is scaling an AI solution that it began piloting in 2022: Digital Diagnostics’ AI system that autonomously diagnoses diabetic retinopathy during primary care visits. The post How One Health System Is Embedding Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Into Primary Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Two U.S. representatives have introduced the Prompt and Fair Pay Act, a bipartisan bill that would require Medicare Advantage plans to reimburse providers at least the same rates as traditional Medicare, as well as pay claims more promptly. Providers and industry groups have welcomed the proposal, citing mounting financial strain and growing concerns over care…
A strong public health system can make a big difference for those who face stark health disparities. But epidemiologists serving Native American communities, which have some of the nation’s most profound health inequities, say they’re hobbled by state and federal agencies restricting their access to important data. American Indians and Alaska Natives face life expectancy…
This brief explains the preventive services coverage requirements, the basis of the Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra lawsuit, next steps in the litigation, and the potential implications.
Fact sheet examining actions taken by the Trump administration and their impact on the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Earns New Joint Commission Sustainability Award With support from Compass One Healthcare, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has reached another milestone in its commitment to environmental stewardship. The Chicago-based rehabilitation hospital, renowned for treating patients with stroke, spinal cord, and brain injuries, has earned The Joint Commission’s new Sustainability Healthcare Certification. It is the…
Health payers created the prior authorization system as a cost and quality control strategy, ensuring patients receive only the most necessary, evidence-based, cost-effective and quality care. Nevertheless, real-life implementation has shown that prior authorizations often backfire on their original intents, increasing overall care costs beyond what is necessary. It also delays patient care, contributes to…
Addressing difficult-to-treat diseases and disorders, quickly, safely, and with little to no side effects is a positive boon to our overburdened health system. The post The Same Processes that Make Smartphones a Risk for Young People Must Be Harnessed to Provide Beneficial Digital Medical Treatments For All appeared first on MedCity News.