Category: Health IT

The essential human element in AI integration

In the ever-evolving health care landscape, the synergy between human expertise and artificial intelligence (AI) is not just beneficial—it is essential. As we stand on the brink of a technological revolution, it is crucial to recognize that the integra…

Teladoc's chief accounting officer resigns

Shortly after Teladoc’s CEO Jason Gorevic exited the company, its chief accounting officer announced his resignation, Market Screener reported April 12.

3 health system leaders testify before Congress on telehealth extension

Health system leaders testified in support of extending telehealth flexibilities set to expire Dec. 31 at a recent Congressional hearing.

Epic cracks down on startup

EHR vendor Epic Systems told customers in a notice that it is cutting off data access to a startup called Particle Health, alleging that the company has been misusing patient data, CNBC reported April 12.

AI in medical practices [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join Robert Murry, chief medical officer at NextGen Healthcare, to delve into the transformative power of artificial intelligence in rural medical practices. Robert, also …

Charting efficiency secrets [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join nurse practitioner Erica Dorn as we delve into practical strategies to enhance charting efficiency. From leveraging smart phrases and templates to setting boundaries …

VA aims to revive Oracle Health EHR rollout

The VA aims to resume its Oracle Health EHR rollout before the end of fiscal year 2025, after pausing the $16 billion initiative in 2023, Nextgov reported April 11. 

Less than 1% of Medicare patients billed for patient portal messages

Patient portal messages make up only a small percentage of the healthcare services patients get billed for, a new study found.

Judy Faulkner's financial philosophy

Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner is happy when her employees don’t know what EBIDTA stands for.

Memorial Hermann says physician altered patient records, closed 2 transplant programs as a result

Houston-based Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center told The New York Times J. Steve Bynon Jr., MD, a transplant surgeon and head of the system’s abdominal transplant program, admitted to altering patient records, which led to denied care and the recen…