Dr. Lamas, a contributing Opinion writer, is a pulmonary and critical care physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. My patient’s wife glared at me from across his bed, where she stood ...

Patients who visit hospital-owned doctors' offices are discovering something that could make them feel sick to their stomach: a surprise "facility fee" unrelated to the medical treatment they receive.

In the past two decades, the healthcare industry has undergone a significant transformation. Practices are more focused on enhancing patient engagement to improve patient care outcomes. The U.S.

On demand, not on hold — new research revealed the top hurdles that send patients running to a new doctor. According to a survey of 2,000 Americans who’ve been to the doctor within the last year, ...

Dr. Lamas, a contributing Opinion writer, is a pulmonary and critical care physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. One night a few years ago, I watched a young man die over the course of ...

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 ...

Credit: Getty Images Despite the advent and acceleration of telemedicine, the patients who would benefit the most from it still face accessibility barriers. Recent estimates indicate that about 29.2% ...

Startup Hello Patient raised $22.5 million in series A funding as it continues to scale up its generative artificial intelligence agents to handle patient communications for medical practices. Scale ...

Patients worldwide are cautiously optimistic about the use of AI in healthcare. Most support it as a helpful assistant, but few trust it to replace doctors, according to a new study that reveals trust ...