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Athenahealth, Claude team up to let patients query their EHR data
The new athenaPatient MCP connects EHR data to Claude, letting users get personalized answers to health questions using their lab results, medications and medical history.
AI-drafted patient portal messages do little for provider burnout
Although AI-drafted patient portal messages speed up response times when used, they don't effectively reduce the amount of time providers spend on messaging after hours.
Vulnerable populations tap telemental healthcare, study shows
Telemental health use varies by age, gender, diagnosis and location, with utilization highest in socially vulnerable areas despite lower rural uptake overall, a study finds.
Zocdoc invites AI agents to book appointments on behalf of patients
It’s a “contrarian move” for the company as much of the industry remains wary of agentic AI, according to Zocdoc CEO Dr. Oliver Kharraz.
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Epic unveils drug price transparency tool to compare pharmacy costs
The drug price transparency tool, Prescription Marketplace, lets clinicians and patients compare drug costs by pharmacy and with or without insurance.
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Epic's pediatric sepsis model misses two-thirds of ED cases
Epic's pediatric sepsis model falls short in detecting cases, adding to the scrutiny the EHR vendor has been under for its sepsis clinical decision support tools.
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Member engagement influences digital health spending, report shows
Providers, payers and employers are prioritizing member engagement in digital health investments, with low enrollment being a challenge for most organizations, a survey shows.
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Oracle Health adds ID.me digital verification capabilities
Digital identity verification is a key aspect of nationwide healthcare interoperability efforts, such as the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem initiative and TEFCA framework.
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Athenahealth dials in on value-based care with AI-native capabilities
Athenahealth's AI-native capabilities will support value-based care through better data analysis, population-level reporting and risk stratification.
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VA deploys Abridge's AI scribing tool amid EHR modernization
Abridge's AI scribe is available in the VA's Oracle and legacy EHRs, offering ambient documentation and clinical decision support to clinicians across its medical centers nationwide.
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EHR interoperability gaps threaten to limit AI's potential
In our second story in a series on AI in healthcare, healthcare leaders discuss the challenges in getting AI tools to work as intended amid EHR integration and interoperability challenges.
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How health systems are winning over late adopters of AI scribes
Leaders from healthcare organizations in New York, West Virginia and Boston shared thoughts on getting late adopters on board with AI at an NYC panel.
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Why archival planning is critical when transitioning EHRs
To preserve data during its EHR transition, Pender Community Health partnered with a technology vendor to consolidate EHR data and physical records into a central cloud-based archive.
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How Samsung and Lark Health are bringing chronic care to seniors' smartphones
Samsung and Lark Health are partnering to offer seniors free access to AI-powered preventative care and chronic disease management programs through Galaxy devices.