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Disparities in premature deaths raise Medicare equity issues
With higher premature death rates, researchers raise health equity concerns for Black adults who might never see Medicare benefits despite paying into the program.
MMR vaccine hesitancy grows amidst confusing messaging
Although most adults still agree the MMR shot is safe and effective, survey data shows that confusing public health messaging is giving modest rise to vaccine hesitancy.
C-suite zeroes in on patient experience. Here's why.
C-suite executives say better investment in digital and virtual care tools will promote a good patient experience and pay off with better clinical outcomes.
Healthgrades names top specialty care hospitals for 2026
As part of the top specialty hospital analysis, Healthgrades found that if every hospital had a 5-star performance, the U.S. could cut 230K avoidable deaths.
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Latest News
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Epic's MyChart Central expands unified experience in new states
MyChart Central is now live at every health system in Louisiana, which Epic says is a big step toward streamlining the patient portal experience.
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Why docs must lead patient education debunking Tylenol claims
As patients question claims about Tylenol and autism, their trust in institutions falters. Is it up to doctors to fill in patient education gaps?
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Qualtrics buys Press Ganey for $6.75B, cites AI and patient data
Qualtrics and Press Ganey Forsta stated that the combination will help bring together their respective AI technology and patient experience insights.
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In patient portal surge, Black patients wait longer for responses
Research uncovered disparities in patient portal messaging based on race, insurance coverage type and language preference.
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Is no patient education to blame for bad birthing experiences?
Most pregnant want more information about childbirth, but poor patient education is limiting their options for a good maternity care experience.
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Kyruus, Healthgrades partner on online provider reviews, profiles
Kyruus and Healthgrades will leverage each other's technology to ensure user access to online provider reviews and accurate provider profiles.
Features
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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.
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How Spanish-speaking patient portal AI promotes health equity
Ensuring patient portal AI responses can be crafted in multiple languages is an essential step to preventing tech-fueled health equity issues.
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How docs can keep misinformation from fueling vaccine hesitancy
The U.S. is facing a unique landscape of medical misinformation ahead of 2025's respiratory virus season, but doctors still have some power to quell vaccine hesitancy.