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1 in 4 patients delay care, cite healthcare affordability issues
A new study takes a longitudinal look at healthcare affordability problems, finding the issue is more pervasive than previously thought.
What patients want to know about AI ambient scribing
UC Davis Health found patients want to know when AI ambient scribing is being used, that the tool is secure and that their information is transcribed accurately.
How docs can manage patients consulting AI medical advice
Researchers recommend providers lead with empathy when patients bring in AI-generated medical advice and then move into shared decision-making.
The Leapfrog Group unveils 2025 Top Hospital awardees
The Leapfrog Group said more organizations received the Top Hospital award this year due to improvements in some patient safety metrics.
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Latest News
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Americans trust AMA over CDC for vaccine advice
Despite greater public trust in the AMA over the CDC, survey data shows a concerning trend of uncertainty and confusion regarding vaccines and autism.
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Safety-net clinics, Planned Parenthood key to contraceptive access
New KFF data shows that safety-net clinics and Planned Parenthood are key providers of contraceptive care, but funding changes jeopardize access.
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Survey: Seniors willing to drive an hour for primary care access
With primary care access strained by increasing patient demand and a dwindling PCP workforce, seniors say they're willing to drive extra to access care.
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CMS centers patient safety in Hospital Star Ratings methods
Starting in 2026, earning top marks for the Hospital Star Ratings will require good performance in the patient safety measure group.
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Does CDC COVID vaccine guidance sway patient decision-making?
Few people know much about changes to the CDC's COVID vaccine guidance, and even fewer said what they'd heard made an impact on their health decisions.
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U.S. patient experience gets C grade, driven by poor cost scores
Most of the U.S. patient experience has room for improvement, but high healthcare costs are perhaps the biggest pain point for consumers.
Features
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Why nurses are key to building patient health literacy about AI
Nurses could effectively help build patient health literacy about AI, but they themselves must be empowered with information about the technology.
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Behind Sutter Health's new chronic disease management program
Sutter Health's chronic disease management program, Sutter Sync, leverages remote patient monitoring and dedicated teams to support wraparound patient engagement.
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Health IT pros talk AI transparency in the patient experience
As AI permeates more patient experiences, healthcare experts say AI transparency will be key to ensuring patient trust.
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How AdventHealth's tailored patient outreach closed care gaps
AdventHealth's patient outreach strategy addressed care gaps not just in terms of demographic-specific messaging, but also by acknowledging care access barriers.