Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger spends hours on the phone with payment processors like Zelis, fighting their attempts to impose fees on electronic payments. DeSean McClinton-Holland/Pro Publica hide caption toggle caption DeSean McClinton-Holland/Pro Publica Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger spends hours on the phone with payment processors like Zelis, fighting their attempts to impose fees on electronic payments. DeSean … Read more
When Tenesha Oates 12-year-old son experienced a behavioral episode at his middle school, staff at the school called an ambulance that rushed him to a crowded emergency room. They spent more than 10 hours there, only to be sent home without any action plan to help her son. Each time her son had a crisis, … Read more
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into clinical practice, such as clinical decision support (CDS) algorithms, is aiding physicians in crucial decision-making regarding patient diagnosis and treatment. However, the success of these technologies depends largely on physicians understanding of these tools, a skill set that is currently lacking. AI is becoming an integral part … Read more
The three women sitting around a table at a busy lunch spot share a grim camaraderie. It’s been more than a year since an 1849 law came back into force to criminalize abortion in Wisconsin. Now these two OB-GYNs and a certified midwife find their medical training, skill, and acumen constrained by state politics. “We … Read more
Warning: This story contains details about suicide that some readers may find disturbing. If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, help and support are available. Visit Befrienders Worldwide for more information about support services. London, United Kingdom In the early 1980s when Amandip Sidhu was growing up in Harrow, a suburb on … Read more