Global telemedicine market to eclipse $130B by 2025

The projection marks a from 2018's estimated $38.3 billion valuation, according to a new report that found a relatively even spread of doctors by age who were interested in telemedicine positions.  »

Chatbots gaining ground in healthcare to boost access, hospital workforce

Health systems are increasingly testing computerized customer service reps known as chatbots for their ability to improve patient and employee experiences.

HCA uses predictive analytics to spot sepsis early

HCA Healthcare has developed a system embedded in the electronic health record that evaluates patient data in real time for signs of sepsis.

Hospitals look to cut opioids from surgery and beyond

Hospitals attempting to eliminate the use of opioids for certain surgeries are seeking to upend decades of accepted pain-control practices, which have recognized opioids as the primary option.

Federal pain management task force emphasizes opioid alternatives

The task force laid out a multidisciplinary approach to pain management that includes opioids but also behavioral and physical therapy as well as other treatments like massages and minimally invasive procedures.

Transformation Summit stresses being smart about innovation

Speakers at Modern Healthcare’s Transformation Summit say leaders should embrace innovation, but also understand what problem they are trying to solve.

Banner Health eases heart transplant process for obese patients

The system's cardiology and bariatric surgery teams are working together to help some heart failure patients become eligible for heart transplants.

Health system CEOs say 'healthcare at home' is the future

Instead of viewing telemedicine as a new technology project, health system CEOs say it’s best to think of it as a care delivery method that’s part of the industry’s broader shift toward “healthcare at home.”

Report: Retail clinics have what patients, healthcare execs want

A new report from the professional services firm JLL says the number of healthcare tenants in retail settings could double by 2022.

Hospitals testing virtual reality to improve pain management, reduce opioid usage

To enhance the effect of medication, cut the amount of opioids used in treatment and lower the chances a patient is admitted, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is experimenting with whether it can reduce patients’ sickle cell disease pain with virtual reality.