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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.
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.
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.
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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Latest News
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With millions behind on cancer screenings, could bundling help?
About 18 million women are behind on at least one cancer screening, and many are behind on multiple, leaving population health leaders to reimagine care access.
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Low digital health literacy hamstrings seniors' health IT use
CVS Health found that low digital health literacy affects older adults, but most adults are receptive to learning how to use health IT more meaningfully.
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385 hospitals get top marks in CMS' 2026 Hospital Star Ratings drop
More hospitals achieved five stars in the CMS 2026 Hospital Star Ratings, despite updates emphasizing the Safety of Care domain.
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Healthgrades: Communication key to top patient experience rating
As part of its 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards, Healthgrades laid out communication skills that can drive patient safety and a better patient experience.
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Most patients find appointment scheduling, billing overly complex
Healthcare complexity is keeping many patients from accessing care, but technology has the potential to simplify price transparency.
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Leapfrog: Hospitals improved in 17 patient safety measures
The Leapfrog Group reported patient safety improvements in healthcare-associated infections, medication errors and patient experience.
Features
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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.
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Epic's Ask Emmie offers EHR-backed AI chatbot option for patients
The Ask Emmie AI chatbot is embedded in Epic's patient portal, rooting interactions in the patient's health history, offering agentic functions and ensuring HIPAA compliance.