Health data interoperability is a critical aspect of patient-centered care, allowing healthcare providers across the continuum to access and share vital patient information. Defined by HIMSS as the ability of diverse information systems, devices, and applications to access, exchange, integrate, and
Physicians across the United States are grappling with a series of financial challenges brought on by recent Medicare pay cuts and insufficient adjustments for medical inflation, placing them in a precarious position. In response to these pressing issues, a new bipartisan bill—titled the Medicare P
Clinical trials are essential for advancing medical knowledge and developing new treatments, yet patient enrollment and retention remain significant challenges that can delay or even derail important research. High dropout rates and difficulties in recruiting participants are recurring issues that
The Patient Satisfaction Survey (PSS) conducted by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) aimed to evaluate the quality of healthcare services provided to Palestine refugees. The survey focused on four fields of operation (FO): Jordan, Lebanon,
The practice of Virtual Second Opinion (VSO) programs is rapidly expanding in the medical field, providing patients with expert recommendations for diagnoses and treatment options. These programs offer significant benefits, especially for patients residing in rural or underserved areas who can now
The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has placed a significant emphasis on healthcare, aiming to address the critical needs of millions of Indians. Despite incremental increases in healthcare spending over the past decade, India still falls short of the National
