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Telehealth could help combat infectious diseases clinician shortage
It may or may not be obvious, given that we’re emerging from a worldwide pandemic, that the country is facing…
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Why prescription digital therapeuticsis still a hot topic for health care reporters
Pear Therapeutics made headlines in 2017 as the first company to have a prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) cleared by the…
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Resources for covering nationwide ransomware attacks on medical centers
Ransomware attacks continue to impact the daily operations of large and small hospitals nationwide. Journalists can find interesting story ideas…
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How journalists found that some telehealth startups share patient information with social media trackers
In September 2022, I wrote about how journalists with The Markup found that many hospital websites were sharing patients’ medical…
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Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and their potential in health care: A primer for journalists
The artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has made headlines across various industries including health care since its November release, garnering 100…
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Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams talks career highlights, COVID lessons at HJ23
Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams’ youth and career path, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and advice for journalists…
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Recalls in at-home medical devices and cybersecurity risks top 2023 health tech hazards list
The nonprofit patient-safety organization ECRI in January released its annual report of the top 10 health technology hazards for 2023.…
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Health IT editor shares top trends to follow in 2023
What health IT trends should reporters look out for in 2023? I spoke with Colin Hung, chief marketing officer and…
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Artificial intelligence roundup and tipsheet to gear up for 2023 reporting
Artificial intelligence, or the use of computer science to simulate human intelligence, seems to be becoming increasingly widespread in health…
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Charging for patient portal messages: A trend to watch?
One of the conveniences of online patient portals is the ability to send messages or questions to care providers in…