Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL) are often used interchangeably but have distinct characteristics. AI is the broader concept of creating machines that simulate human intelligence. ML is a subset of AI that focuses on...

Most Americans are open to hospital-at-home programs. According to a survey by Vivalink, a significant majority of US adults over 40 would be willing to participate in these programs to return home sooner. The primary reasons for this preference include convenience,...

The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) directory has revolutionized how patients can access and manage their electronic health records (EHRs). Epic, a leading EHR provider, has recently introduced new features that leverage TEFCA to empower...

The internet is increasingly filled with information created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). These tools, while powerful, are far from perfect. Earlier this year, Google Chrome users encountered misleading information from the search engine's AI,...

Medical Economics has released its 95th annual Physician Report, a comprehensive survey of practicing physicians. The report provides insights into physician salaries, practice finances, productivity, malpractice rates, and the overall state of the medical profession....

The proposed Medicare billing codes for digital mental health treatment (DMHT) in the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for 2025 mark a significant step forward. For the first time, CMS has proposed reimbursable codes specific to digital therapeutic products through the...

A new study has found that younger generations, particularly Millennials and Gen Xers, are facing a higher risk of developing 17 types of cancer compared to previous generations. The study, published in The Lancet Public Health, analyzed data on millions of patients...

The financial risks associated with enterprise generative AI (GenAI) deployment can vary significantly depending on the chosen strategy. Companies have options like purchasing GenAI as part of a larger product suite, customizing foundation models, or utilizing...

Early in the pandemic, some children fought off COVID with few, if any, symptoms, only to go into organ failure a few weeks later.  Most recovered after aggressive treatment, but their sudden illness, dubbed multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C),...

CMS Intensifies Focus on Patient Safety The U.S. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is implementing new rules that will significantly enhance patient safety across the nation's hospitals. A key component of these changes is the introduction of a Patient...

So many have already applied, frontline healthcare workers in the U.S. have already applied to participate in my initiative with EZRA Coaching to give away free coaching to 1,000 frontline healthcare workers across the U.S. Click to read and see video

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a widespread and debilitating lung condition affecting millions worldwide. Characterized by obstructed airways, COPD causes persistent shortness of breath and recurrent exacerbations, significantly impacting quality of...

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A coalition of 39 healthcare providers, joined by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), has filed a class-action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group, its subsidiaries Optum and Change Healthcare. The suit alleges significant financial losses due to the...

Another year and new rules for technology and health care. The government's health technology office has proposed new rules to improve how health information is shared. These rules, called HTI-2, aim to make it easier for patients, doctors, insurance companies, and...

While awareness of TEFCA is rising nationwide, gaps exist across smaller, critical access and independent hospitals, according to an ONC data brief.   Click Here for Full Article

Why wait 10 days to see a dermatologist when an AI app with nearly the same accuracy as a clinician can treat you the same day? Click for full article

A failed software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused the outage, affecting major airlines and businesses around the globe  Click to read full article

The five-year plan aims to improve the diagnosis of healthcare cybersecurity from “critical” to “stable” condition by 2029, HSCC said. Click for full article