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A worker sits down for a pre-employment medical, answers a set of health questions, and software produces a recommendation about whether they are fit for the job. No clinician reviews the file, and no one can fully explain how the result was reached. It sounds far-fetched, yet AI is already moving into the health checks that decide who gets hired, and the technology is running ahead of the rules. The evidence suggests that handing over...

By Natalie Calderon Moultrie, Audiologist, HearUSA Today, preventive care is increasingly data-driven, with people taking a more active role in monitoring their health before small issues become serious problems. Wearables like smartwatches and smart rings can now track heart rate, sleep patterns, stress levels and daily activity, while apps monitor nutrition, mindfulness and fitness goals. Yet despite this explosion of health data, one of the most important indicators of long-term wellness is still largely ignored:...

In his revolutionary new book “Health Care: Compassion In Action,” author Greg Gallivan reveals how artificial intelligence will fix the problems that caused the rise in administrative duties introduced in the past that made it impossible for doctors to have the time necessary to properly practice medicine. The change forced the end of individual practitioner private practice and caused the need for medical doctor groups to be formed, which Gallivan believes fractured the patient-doctor relationship,...

Too often, a child’s eyes are evaluated only after a concern develops or at a routine physical exam. However, taking a proactive approach to pediatric eye health is essential. Healthy eye care plays an important role in a child’s development, learning, and overall well-being. Providing comprehensive pediatric eye care extends beyond the pediatrician. Children with vision concerns should be assessed and cared for by a team of specialists, including pediatric ophthalmologists, orthoptists, and other eye...

Ryan Dewey Smith is the Founding Executive Chairman & CEO of Inperium, a nonprofit supporting organization that helps human services providers scale sustainably while preserving their mission and identity. Known for his pragmatic approach to leadership, governance, and organizational growth, he has built one of the nation’s largest constellations of mission-driven health and human services affiliates. Ryan is also the author of Sustaining the Mission, a forthcoming book on building durable nonprofit organizations through disciplined...

When patients sit down with me to talk about rhinoplasty surgery, one of the first questions they ask is about the difference between open and closed rhinoplasty. It is a fair thing to wonder about, because the two approaches sound very different and the internet is full of strong opinions about each. In practice, both are well-established ways to perform rhinoplasty surgery, and the better one is simply the one that fits your nose and...

Dementia affects a person by making him/her forget many things. They might not recognize a face, forget their name, or perhaps even not know how to perform a simple activity, but, amazingly, music is the only thing that is not affected by it. We all still have a familiar tune or song that not only “hits” our foot but can be hummed or sung even when everything else seems gone, “familiar music and memories stay...

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 62.7 million Americans were enrolled in Medicare in 2024, underscoring the American public’s reliance on this essential social program. Unfortunately, the Medicare industry is not known for its transparency or navigability. Those looking to enroll in Medicare coverage are inundated with options, making it difficult to tell which plan is best for them. And worse yet, if they make a mistake, they often have to wait...