Business of Medicine
Cost-Saving Apps Help Doctors, Patients Discuss Sensitive Topic
Connecting patients to lower-cost online suppliers can help ease price-point pain.
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AI Accelerates Quest for Drug Repurposing
Pilot study tests ability of generative AI to prioritize drugs for potential repurposing in Alzheimer’s disease.
Asynchronous eVisits Address Routine Patient Concerns
New program establishes eVisit protocol using asynchronous messaging that may address the concern or lead to a more in-depth telehealth or in-person appointment.
How Social Factors Contribute to Telehealth Success
Study sheds light on the influence of social determinants of health on effective telehealth sessions.
Pancreatic Patient Navigator Finds Shorter Routes to Treatment
Nurse-navigator efforts streamline testing, treatment and support beginning with the patient’s initial visit.
Signals of Risk for Substance Use Disorder
Researchers are exploring how to mine EHRs for genetic and other data to develop better risk phenotypes for addiction.
Refined Tool Aids in Lung Cancer Diagnosis
The TREAT 2.0 model outperforms conventional models for lung cancer prediction.
‘Open’ Rates of EHR Files Exhibit Signs of Disparities
Medical professionals spend more time engaging with medical records of white patients.
Focus on Patient Experience: a Metric and a Mission
Chief patient experience officer David Haynes cites customer service as an integral part of the hospital business model.
Research Finds Keys to an Excellent Video Visit
Studies provide insights into how to deliver optimal care to patients through the telehealth experience.