Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson is UnitedHealth Group (UHG) ‘s Chief Medical Officer, and she recently told Fortune magazine that UHG’s acquisition of physician practices and surgery centers through its subsidiary Optum has allowed UnitedHealth Gr…
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How this country doctor embraced artificial intelligence
I guess you could call me a country doctor. In addition to serving as a chief medical officer and practicing in an office in a small New Jersey town, I co-own an independent family care practice with my wife Kerri in a converted barn situated in the ro…
How responsible AI can benefit patients and clinicians
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is palpable across the health care spectrum, from aiding in early disease detection through image analysis to streamlining administrative tasks. Regulatory agencies recognize the need for rapid integration of …
2024 health care informatics forecast: AI diagnostics, personalized medicine, and cybersecurity transformations
Predicting specific developments in health care informatics for 2024 is challenging, but trends suggest continued advancements in AI-driven diagnostics, personalized medicine, and enhanced interoperability for seamless data exchange among health care s…
Break free from screen addiction: a doctor’s prescription for smartphone sanity
Screentime addiction is real and it is everywhere. Over the past decade, I’ve worked with only one physician who doggedly held onto his pager, refusing to adopt the hospital’s HIPAA-compliant messaging app. He happens to be in his seventies…
Enhancing your digital footprint: a must for health care professionals
In the ever-evolving health care landscape, where technological advancements and digital presence are increasingly intertwined, health care professionals, including doctors and nurses, must understand the importance of a robust digital footprint. This …
Practice permanently closed: How to avoid this costly mistake
Imagine a patient searches online for you only to discover your online business listing says your practice is permanently closed. This recently happened to a well-respected, mid-career surgical oncologist with a loyal patient base. Opting for a new rol…
What doctors can learn from actors about artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize the practice of medicine by expanding our knowledge and reducing our workload. However, physicians should tread carefully and take heed of the example set by other industries. For example, AI was a…
How health systems are improving preparedness for winter surges
Winters often bring a surge in sicknesses that can overwhelm many health systems. More specifically, a winter-related uptick in the flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses can create overcrowding in physician offices and emergency departments (EDs), which t…
How health systems are improving preparedness for winter surges
Winters often bring a surge in sicknesses that can overwhelm many health systems. More specifically, a winter-related uptick in the flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses can create overcrowding in physician offices and emergency departments (EDs), which t…
