Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, but we must tackle challenges to ensure it benefits everyone. One way to do this is by using Embedded Ethics. This approach combines ethics and social sciences in AI development. It helps address issues like bias, lack of transparency, and mis
Ever wondered who calls the shots in healthcare? Let's break it down. We've got politicians, the ones making the rules. Then there are the payors, the folks footing the bill, like insurance companies. Patients, of course, are the people who need care. Lastly, practitioners are the doctors and nurses
A 26-year-old man named Luigi Mangione has entered a not guilty plea in a New York court, facing severe charges related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. He was arraigned on Monday in the New York State Supreme Court. The Manhattan district attorney's office has pinned multiple charges on Man
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is set to appear in court on Monday. He's facing serious charges in New York, including murder and terrorism. Federal prosecutors are also involved, and the trial could lead to severe penalties, including the death pena
Caring for really sick adults in ICUs is complicated. Health workers need to think about more than just the disease. They should consider the patients' spiritual needs too. This helps patients heal better. Many ICUs don't make spiritual care a priority. So, we need more information on how to add spi
Did you know that the cost of getting treated in a hospital can differ greatly depending on your insurance? In the US, commercial prices for hospital care are pretty high and vary a lot. Employers and state leaders are looking into something called reference-based pricing (RBP) to set their payment
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a large hospital shifted its approach to specialist consultations. They examined 2, 429 patient records from November 2020 to December 2021. Out of these, about 2, 160 patients might have benefited from virtual visits. Family doctors led 557 of these sessions, and inter
Imagine if your home doubled as a personal healthcare facility. That's the reality for many families with kids who have complex health needs. Researchers, curious about these specialized spaces, invited parents to share photos and stories. Homes ranged from mini medical centers to cozy sanctuaries.
Multimorbidity, or having multiple health issues at once, is a big challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. In the Netherlands, something called "care groups" were introduced to help combine different types of care for patients with chronic problems. But do Dutch general practice doctors really f
During the Omicron and XBB COVID waves, Singapore faced a surge in infections. To handle the strain on hospitals, a unique approach called Hospital-at-Home (HaH) was implemented. This model aims to reduce the need for hospital beds and staff by using community healthcare services and remote technolo
