BOISE, Idaho — A new measure introduced in the Idaho House Health and Welfare committee on Wednesday would require hospitals to include a box on patient admission forms for patients to self-report ...

In 2023 thoracic surgeon Ankit Bharat was working at Northwestern Memorial Hospital when he was drafted to help a 33-year-old influenza patient who was on the verge of death. Bharat recalls that the ...

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The legal principles of knowing and voluntary consent must also be applied in the AI context as a basis for meaningful patient consent to use of AI agents in treatment; Key questions include (1) On ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In Jacksonville Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that new forms of radiation treatment for cancer patients are coming soon to Mayo Clinic in the next two years. The ...

A patient has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against San Diego-based Sharp Healthcare for using ambient AI during his clinical visit without his consent, according to reporting by KPBS Public ...

As health insurers increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to process claims, denials have been on the rise. In 2023, about 73 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans had their claims for ...

The author, from Reimagine Care, discusses how AI can enhance oncology care by prioritizing patient needs, fostering trust, and streamlining communication through familiar text-based support for all ...

A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration cannot enforce an executive order requiring documented proof of U.S. citizenship on federal voter registration forms, a decision the administration ...

President Donald Trump’s attempt to add a citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form was blocked Friday, with a judge finding the provision unconstitutional. The ruling against ...

Cross-industry insights and new technology are helping HCA Healthcare reduce risk, improve outcomes and lead the future of high-reliability care For Randy Fagin, M.D., chief quality officer at HCA ...

Drs. Steven Zweibel and Barry Stein pose for a portrait in a simulation room at Hartford HealthCare's Center for Education, Simulation & Innovation on Sept. 18, 2025. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT ...