New & Notable
Universal social determinants of health screening cuts $200M
The Accountable Health Communities Model also yielded reductions in avoidable inpatient care and emergency department visits.
How health systems can navigate the rise of the consumer AI chatbot
Healthcare AI chatbots aren't going anywhere, so provider organizations need to determine the best path forward to enable patient engagement -- and patient safety.
U.S. News launches hospital compare tool for consumer use
Healthcare organizations need a clean online reputation as more companies launch hospital compare tools for healthcare consumerism.
How a Mass. health system boosted patient safety reporting by 500%
It wasn't just IT that helped Emerson Health boost patient safety reporting by 500%. The health system also invested in building a just culture around patient safety.
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Latest News
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HHS backed at-home cervical cancer screening. Will women use it?
Women still prefer in-office sampling, but at-home cervical cancer screening is preferred by traditionally underserved patients who might be behind on their screenings.
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Press Ganey launches GenAI for patient satisfaction survey data
The generative AI tool, Narrative HX, makes it easier to get real-time patient satisfaction data summaries without the hassle of manual rules-based approaches.
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Study: DEI programs build healthcare workforce diversity
Research shows DEI programs helped improve healthcare workforce diversity. Will those gains go away under changing political rhetoric?
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Patients prefer speedy patient portal care over in-person visits
Consumer preferences for patient portal messaging warrants a second look at strategies for managing inboxes, including AI tools and billing for portal messages.
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Healthgrades: Half of patients live far from top hospitals
Healthgrades has unveiled the nation's 250 top hospitals for 2026, adding the caveat that 46% of patients live at least 25 miles away from top institutions.
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More patients use AI chatbots. Is this a patient safety risk?
With leading AI chatbots creating more tailored healthcare instances for patient users, leading industry groups fear hazards to patient safety.
Features
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Are AI chatbots exposing healthcare's patient engagement limits?
Experts might be mixed in their reviews of AI chatbots for patients, but there's one thing they do agree on: there's a patient engagement gap, and AI is trying to fill it.
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How nurses assess care goals to boost patient satisfaction
Nurses at New Jersey's Valley Hospital boosted patient satisfaction by 14% by soliciting and understanding patient care goals.
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Business needs push health equity back to the fore in 2026
Healthcare is still managing challenges related to disparities in health outcomes, creating a business case for renewed energy in health equity projects.
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Is 2026 the year healthcare will open the digital front door?
Healthcare organizations need to assess patient needs and refocus resources onto the digital front door.