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Digital health disparities undercut Cures Act's open notes policy
Without systems to address digital health disparities, the open notes policy under the 21st Century Cures Act will remain limited to a subset of patients.
Cost, trust drive rural health's cancer screening disparities
Rural Americans are less likely to have completed their requisite cancer screenings, mostly due to rising costs and waning trust in health systems and providers.
Report: 29% of young adults don't have a primary care provider
Researchers say that young people without a primary care provider can imperil their patient engagement and care coordination later in life.
Trusted docs dispel vaccine myths, but many don't have one
KFF data shows that those with a trusted provider are less likely to believe vaccine misinformation, but separate reports indicate many patients still lack a usual source of care.
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Latest News
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As patients rely on AI for medical advice, will bots replace care?
Two surveys show that patients are increasingly relying on AI to access care when they can't connect with a doctor, but patients still prefer a provider when possible.
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Half of adults struggle to afford healthcare, despite insurance coverage
Experts say the healthcare affordability problem is slated to get worse as federal policies threaten comprehensive insurance coverage.
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As vaccine hesitancy grows, can AI chatbots provide public health info?
New data show a growing vaccine hesitancy problem, but researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say AI chatbots could deliver effective public health messaging.
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57 Planned Parenthood clinics have closed, limiting healthcare access
Title X and Medicaid policy changes have limited funding and led to the closure of 57 Planned Parenthood clinics, a move that threatens healthcare access, experts say.
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More kids use AI chatbots for mental health. What's the doc's role?
With a fifth of adolescents using AI chatbots for mental health, providers need to discuss the risks associated with the tech and the safest use cases for AI.
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Almost half of patients use AI for online provider search
To keep pace with patient reliance on AI for online provider search, healthcare organizations need to ensure their information is accurate and up-to-date.
Features
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AdventHealth's smart rooms enable, not dampen, human connection
The health system avoided cold, ultramodern smart hospital rooms by opting for technology that brings people and information together for the patient.
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Facing financial headwinds, health systems prioritize patient loyalty
Health systems facing tight margins and an uncertain financial future must focus on reducing friction points and boosting patient loyalty.
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3 steps for health system leaders to drive patient safety culture
Health system leaders can drive a patient safety culture by investing in robust reporting systems, communicating corrective action and engaging staff in safety overhauls.
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AI provider search is here. How can health orgs stay visible?
Healthcare organizations need to rethink their online presence -- from websites to online reviews -- to ensure they're visible in AI provider search.