Joe Harpaz, Contributor

With the nearsightedness epidemic, increasing rates of diabetic retinopathy and an aging population in need of cataract surgery, ophthalmologists are in high demand—and short supply. Here’s how new innovations like AI will change eye care and how we th…

Do you know how much you’ll pay out-of-pocket to fill your latest prescription? If you’re like the vast majority of Americans, probably not. We’re so used to sticker shock at the pharmacy that it has taken over a decade of rising drug prices to make it…

Electronic health records can equip health workers on the front lines with access to real-time data about patient prescribing patterns and is a key aspect of the CMS’s roadmap for combatting the opioid epidemic.

While we still may be a way off from intergalactic travel and flying-cars-turned-portable-briefcases, telehealth is one Jetson-esque innovation that’s just around the corner.

This year, HIMSS19 calls not for a greater focus on technology and our health as a nation as it has in previous years, but instead, this year’s conference theme “champions of health unite” puts an increasing emphasis on what matters most in healthcare:…

Despite years of buzz and technological advancement, telemedicine has failed to achieve widespread use. However, maturing technology and regulatory changes may make the coming year the tipping point for consumer adoption.

Could Twitter help predict how bad flu season will be? What can walk-in clinics tell us about where the worst of the virus will peak? Let’s take a look at how big data could transform patient diagnosis, vaccine development and epidemic prevention throu…

The importance of Apple receiving FDA clearance for the Apple Watch 4 cannot be overstated, as it foretells of a growing intersection between wearables, personal health, and the healthcare industry itself, which could drastically change the way we appr…