This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
One of my patients recently had an executive physical. The eight-page report arrived in my in-basket. This happens regularly enough, two or three times a month, that it shouldn’t bother me anymore. This essay is about why it still does. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive all posts, consider becoming a paid subscriber. I joke that my practice has evolved to become a selective one.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) have issued a joint threat bulletin warning hospitals about a potential coordinated multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals in the coming weeks. On March 18, 2025, the AHA and Health-ISAC observed a social media post about potential coordinated terrorist attacks on U.S. hospitals by ISIS-K, a division of the jihadist group Islamic State.
Why Skipping is the Ultimate Plyometric Exercise Most think of skipping as something kids do on the playground, but according to McMillan, its one of the most effecti.
Physicians spend a significant amount of time on administrative work, from writing letters to handling insurance documentation. Doximity GPT is helping doctors streamline these processes, saving them hours each week. Below, physicians share their favorite prompts and how they use them in daily practice. Akanksha Dadlani, MD, Psychiatry - Insurance letters and prior authorizations Akanksha Dadlani, MD, MPH primarily uses Doximity GPT for writing patient letters, particularly for insurance and pri
Healthcare is using large language models (LLMs) to help physicians make decisions, streamline clinical documentation, diagnose medical images, and much more. As these artificial intelligence solutions gain traction, its important that providers understand LLMs and how to use them ethically. Weve written a lot about LLMs when discussing key applications of AI in healthcare.
Healthcare is using large language models (LLMs) to help physicians make decisions, streamline clinical documentation, diagnose medical images, and much more. As these artificial intelligence solutions gain traction, its important that providers understand LLMs and how to use them ethically. Weve written a lot about LLMs when discussing key applications of AI in healthcare.
While the number of prescription fills for GLP-1 receptor agonists has continued to increase, health Insurance coverage for meds like Ozempic and Zepbound has decreased.
By MATTHEW HOLT The big news in the comeback of digital health is that Hinge Health filed its S1 and is looking to go public soon. I suspect that theyd have preferred to get the IPO done late last year when the AI bubble was expanding rather than deflating, but timing the market is tough! Nonetheless hinge is almost profitable and at over $350m in revenue at a growth clip of some 75% last year, in terms of a show pony to trot out, its about as good as the digital health field has got.
Before a discussion of entitlements and welfare programs is started, a primer on the fiscal situation of the country seems appropriate. Service on the national debt is now second only to Social Security as a government expenditure. The debt is now about $36 trillion. Government revenues are 18 percent of GDP. Spending is 25 percent Read more The hidden cost of health care: How rising debt threatens your access to care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
On March 17, 2025, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 241 into law, which limits class action liability for private entities for cybersecurity events. The new law will take effect three months from the adjournment of the Nebraska Legislatures 2025 session. Several states have now passed laws that give companies a degree of protection against class action data breach lawsuits.
We appreciate the ongoing dialogue surrounding the role of nurses in media and how healthcare organizations engage with media professionals and nursing. However, we must address some misinterpretations in the response to the article, Nurses’ Voices in Media: Strategies for Chief Nursing Officers. Our work with Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) is informed by the Woodhull study revisited and our experience as journalists.
Proposed cuts to National Institutes of Health funding threaten a critical pipeline of innovation and discovery necessary to fuel advancements in patient care, according to researchers and provider groups.
The main goal is to provide decision-makers in healthcare with clear, actionable insights and data. By simplifying complex challenges, we ensure they understand the issues facing the sector, such as healthcare call centers, AI service agents, and front desk staff overload. We equip them with the knowledge needed to navigate these challenges and highlight how AI tools can help overcome them, empowering them to thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape.
The final rule, which allows registered clinicians to prescribe up to an initial six-month supply of the drug used to treat opioid use disorder via telehealth, will now go into effect Dec. 31.
A New York woman has avoided a jail term for a criminal violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), having been sentenced to probation. She must also pay thousands of dollars in restitution. On March 23, 2023, Tonya DAgostino, 53, of Farmington, New York, mailed a parcel via USPS Priority Mail to an individual in Medina, New York.
The massive PBM is pivoting to a cost-based reimbursement model, which it says will reduce variation in how pharmacies are paid. Pharmacy groups say that depends on the specifics of Optum Rx’s plan.
Preparing for the 2025-2026 Residency Navigator Welcome to the 2025-2026 Residency Navigator season. Last year, 90% of 4th-year medical students used Doximitys Residency Navigator to discover and explore over 4,000 residency programs across 28 specialties, 275,000 ratings and hand-written reviews, alumni maps, specialization analyses, and more. Weve created this toolkit for Program Directors, Program Coordinators, and Program Administrators to help answer frequently asked questions and provide g
A panel of CDC advisers, who had been set to meet in February, will discuss the current measles outbreak as well as guidelines for several types of shots.
Below is a digest of new blog posts across all the Connect Care clinician blog channels in the last week. For more info on the blogs, click here. Note: A camera icon in a post on any of our channels indicates that there is an accompanying screenshot - just click the icon to view. General Connect Care Satisfaction Follow-Up Survey [open until March 31] Netcare Update - Connect Care Clinic-Administered Medication Information FAQ Why were my discharged patient's DI orders cancelled?
Errors in coding, delayed claim submissions, or ineffective patient collections can result in significant revenue losses, impacting a practices ability to invest in staff, technology, and patient care.
Because early detection is key, here is what clinicians should know about advanced strategies and emerging treatments to optimize patient outcomes in bladder cancer management.
The Backbone of Quality Healthcare Healthcare staffing professionals play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive high-quality care. From hospitals to private clinics, these experts bridge the gap between medical facilities and qualified healthcare workers. Without them, staffing shortages could lead to burnout, increased errors, and declining patient satisfaction.
Errors in coding, delayed claim submissions, or ineffective patient collections can result in significant revenue losses, impacting a practices ability to invest in staff, technology, and patient care.
The United States possesses numerous trade tools and diplomatic levers to compel foreign countries to pay prices that reflect the true value of American-developed medicines. We need to use them.
290
290
Input your email to sign up, or if you already have an account, log in here!
Enter your email address to reset your password. A temporary password will be e‑mailed to you.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 5,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content