Congress Prepares a Bipartisan Health Care Package with AMA Priorities
Congressional leaders have agreed to a bicameral, bipartisan package of health care proposals that includes parts of the American Medical Association’s policy agenda.
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Kill the Clipboard: What It Will Take to Bring Usable Data to Patient Care
By Philip Wickline – For all of the technological advancements that have unfolded in healthcare over the past several years, one relic of the past still seems to sum up today’s patient experience. The clipboard. It’s a potent symbol of just how much responsibility and redundancy healthcare providers continue to thrust onto patients when it comes to gathering and sharing data.
Managing High-Risk Patient Pathways for Better Care Transitions
By Hamad Husainy DO FACEP – Hospitals are under increasing pressure to minimize readmissions and close costly gaps in care, particularly during the crucial post-acute care phase when patients move to skilled nursing facilities. This is the phase when patients are most vulnerable, and even small gaps in care can lead to complications and avoidable readmissions, no small consideration for hospitals.
Interoperability That Works: Why Nurse-Led Design is the Key to Better Bedside Care
By Elizabeth Anderson MSN RN & Trina Geiss – Nurses are at the center of the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technologies. From EHRs and smart beds to IV pumps, real-time location systems, and virtual nursing, nurses are engaging with technology intended to impact the healthcare space.
How Healthcare CIOs Are Using Smart IT Strategy to Elevate Patient Care
By Amol Dalvi – Faced with skyrocketing labor costs, escalating cyber threats, and growing demands for digital services, healthcare CIOs are navigating a perfect storm of pressures. The challenge? Deliver better care, more efficiently, with fewer resources. But within that challenge lies opportunity.
Unstructured Data Holds the Key to Better Understanding Mental Health
By David Talby – Mental health remains one of the most complex and under-diagnosed aspects of patient care. While digital health tools and wellness apps flood the market in the wake of COVID-19, the actual state of mental health in the US has quietly worsened, contrary to what public discussions about mental health may suggest.
Telehealth 2.0: How 5G and Enhanced Connectivity Are Transforming Remote Patient Care
By Ellie Gabel – Creating better access to health care providers is vital. When people move into or reside in rural housing developments, location can impact their connectivity. Medical teams in clinics and hospitals can overcome that barrier with 5G technology. Investing in tech upgrades provides numerous benefits for patients and providers.
Enhancing Interdepartmental Collaboration With Integrated Communication Tools
By Devin Partida – Clear communication in health care can mean the difference between life and death. When delays, miscommunications and inefficiencies disrupt treatment, they directly impact patient outcomes. Traditional modes of communication may have worked in the past, but human error and forgetfulness can hinder its effectiveness.
The Role of AI Agents in Delivering Personalized and Ethical Patient Care
By Jason Lockbaum – As we progress through 2025, healthcare organizations are facing unprecedented pressure to deliver personalized and proactive experiences at scale. The reality is that patients and members now expect the same level of convenience, transparency, and customer-centric service they get from leading brands in sectors like retail and technology.