The NAACP is appealing for the “equity-first” development of healthcare AI, ensuring the technology reduces and doesn’t widen health disparities. The civil rights organization partnered with pharma giant Sanofi to release a whitepaper Dec. 11 outlining how to fuse “fairness,…
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Chicago-based GI Partners of Illinois isn’t dabbling in artificial intelligence, it’s building around it. The practice is treating AI as core infrastructure and early results are shaping everything from staffing needs to cash flow to patient access, COO Dr. Geogy…
Telehealth platforms powered by agentic AI, including virtual visits, remote patient monitoring, ambient clinical documentation and AI-driven triage face new and heightened cybersecurity risks in 2026, The AI Journal reported Dec. 2. These risks have become more serious as more…
CMS has released updated telehealth guidance following the end of the 43-day government shutdown. Here are four things to know from the November FAQ: 1. CMS will retroactively pay for telehealth claims for services rendered amid the fiscal standoff. 2.…
Four hospitals and health systems have launched new hospital-at-home programs in 2025, reflecting the continued momentum behind this care model. Hospital-at-home — which delivers acute, inpatient-level care to patients in their own homes rather than inside a traditional hospital unit…
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Elon Musk said Tesla will give everyone in the world access to top surgeons — they just won’t be human. In a Nov. 14 interview with billionaire investor Ron Baron, Mr. Musk detailed how the company’s Optimus robot will offer…
AI in healthcare is rapidly developing at a rapid pace, with new developments and tools entering the space every day. Here are five recent AI developments for physicians to know: 1. The American Medical Association urged lawmakers to prioritize physician…
From EMRs to ambient AI and other tools, healthcare technology is advancing at a rapid pace. For physicians, especially those in private practice, the wide array of available technology can make it challenging to discern what will be the best…
Health systems executives expect leaders overseeing AI projects to have increased importance in the coming years. Here are the new roles that execs predict will rise in prominence over the next three years, according to a Nov. 6 Healthcare Financial…
The American Medical Association urged lawmakers to prioritize physician oversight, data security and education, as AI tools become more embedded in clinical practice, according to a November statement submitted to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The AMA…