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When Nothing is Something

Sensible Medicine

If I have a clinical question for which a diagnostic test may help me care for a patient, I am only sometimes able to get a result the same day. Ultimately, when her sodium level stabilized and her mental status was back to her robust baseline, she was transferred to the general medicine floor. An X-ray or a simple blood test?

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Rewriting Genetic Fate: Universal Newborn Genomic Screening Arrives

Forbes Healthcare

Their mission: to accelerate diagnosis, pioneer new treatments, and end the diagnostic odyssey faced by families affected by one of the more than 7,000 rare diseases impacting 30 million Americans.

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Stanford’s ChatEHR lets doctors talk to the chart — and it talks back

Medical Economics

Future automations aim to evaluate patient data for actions like hospital transfers, with ongoing assessments to ensure quality and safety. One automation, for example, assesses eligibility for transfer to Sequoia Hospital’s patient care unit. 65: Patient autonomy with Jeffrey A. 65: Patient autonomy with Jeffrey A.

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7 tips on how to navigate the complexities of migrating EHRs to the cloud

Medical Economics

Others have balked at the cost of upgrading digital systems, transferring volumes of data, or training employees. 66: AI diagnostic tools with Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics June 17th 2025 Study: Language barriers reduce CGM access for patients with type 2 diabetes May 19th 2025 Ep. 65: Patient autonomy with Jeffrey A.

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OpenEvidence’s Meteoric Rise Is Huge For Doctors

Forbes Healthcare

Using a chatbot interface, physicians can query millions of studies to understand the latest research, trends and diagnostic tools available for a given condition or situation; according to the company, the service is already being used by more than 40% of physicians in the United States across 10,000 hospitals and medical centers.

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How to Implement FHIR: Detailed Checklist

Arkenea

Healthcare providers can quickly access patient history, medication lists, allergy information, and diagnostic results from multiple sources, improving care quality and patient safety. Consider hiring experienced FHIR developers or consultants to lead your implementation and transfer knowledge to your internal team.

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Phlebotomist Job Requirements

Phlebotomy Careers

The healthcare industry always needs compassionate and skilled phlebotomists to support diagnostics and patient care worldwide. Pursue accredited training, earn your certification, and develop your interpersonal skills.