# KevinMD * **Definition:** KevinMD is a popular online platform and blog that features articles and commentary on healthcare, medicine, and public health, primarily authored by healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and medical students, aimed at sharing insights, experiences, and perspectives on various health-related topics. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / KevinMD ## News * Selected news from the source **KevinMD**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.7K news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**Addressing the physician shortage: How AI can help, not replace - KevinMD.com**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/05/addressing-the-physician-shortage-how-ai-can-help-not-replace.html) | [[AI in Medical Diagnostics]]; [[AI in Telehealth]]; [[Physician Shortage]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**The invisible weight carried by Black female physicians - KevinMD.com**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/05/the-invisible-weight-carried-by-black-female-physicians.html) | [[Addiction Medicine]] | | 5/11/2025 | [**Health care's data problem: the real obstacle to AI success**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/05/health-cares-data-problem-the-real-obstacle-to-ai-success.html) | [[AI and Machine Learning]]; [[Conversational Agents]]; [[Data Quality Issues]] | | 5/9/2025 | [**The moment I knew medicine needed more than science**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/05/the-moment-i-knew-medicine-needed-more-than-science.html) | [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Leadership]]; [[Cardiology]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**Bridging the digital divide: Addressing health inequities through home-based AI solutions**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/05/bridging-the-digital-divide-addressing-health-inequities-through-home-based-ai-solutions.html) | [[Health Literacy]]; [[Hospital-at-Home Model]]; [[In-Home Care]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**How the CDC's opioid rules created a crisis for chronic pain patients - KevinMD.com**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/04/how-the-cdcs-opioid-rules-created-a-crisis-for-chronic-pain-patients.html) | [[Pain Medicine]]; [[Addiction Medicine]]; [[Health]] | | 4/12/2025 | [**Leaving medicine is not a failure: It might be the change you always needed - KevinMD.com**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/04/leaving-medicine-is-not-a-failure-it-might-be-the-change-you-always-needed.html) | [[Health]]; [[Healthcare Providers]]; [[Training]] | | 4/11/2025 | [**The modern health care professional: How to combine skills from different fields to redefine ...**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/04/the-modern-health-care-professional-how-to-combine-skills-from-different-fields-to-redefine-your-career.html) | [[Digital Therapeutics]]; [[Engineering]]; [[Hospitals]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**How AI and genetics are revolutionizing psychiatric diagnosis and treatment [PODCAST]**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/04/how-ai-and-genetics-are-revolutionizing-psychiatric-diagnosis-and-treatment-podcast.html) | [[Clinical Documentation]]; [[AI in Medical Education]]; [[AI and Automation]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Alfred J. Padilla, MD - KevinMD.com**](https://kevinmd.com/post-author/alfred-j-padilla) | [[Lung Cancer Screening]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Medical curriculum 2.0: Integrating technology and innovation in medical education**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/03/medical-curriculum-2-0-integrating-technology-and-innovation-in-medical-education.html) | [[Digital Health]]; [[Agile Transformation]]; [[Digital Transformation]] | | 3/9/2025 | [**The future of clinical trials: Are we ready? - Kevin MD**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/03/the-future-of-clinical-trials-are-we-ready.html) | [[Telehealth and Remote Monitoring]]; [[AI in Medicine]]; [[Health]] | | 3/3/2025 | [**The future of psychiatry: How AI and genetics are reshaping mental health care**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/03/the-future-of-psychiatry-how-ai-and-genetics-are-reshaping-mental-health-care.html) | [[Emerging Technologies]]; [[AI in Mental Health]]; [[Genomics]] | | 3/1/2025 | [**How innovative partnerships are reshaping patient safety [PODCAST] - Kevin MD**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/03/how-innovative-partnerships-are-reshaping-patient-safety-podcast.html) | [[Patient Experience]]; [[Workflows]]; [[Healthcare Collaboration Tools]] | | 2/23/2025 | [**Why are only physicians prosecuted under HIPAA? [PODCAST] - Kevin MD**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/02/why-are-only-physicians-prosecuted-under-hipaa-podcast.html) | [[Workflows]]; [[Data Security]]; [[Patient Experience]] | | 2/22/2025 | [**The missing piece in medical education: Why health systems science matters**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/02/the-missing-piece-in-medical-education-why-health-systems-science-matters.html) | [[Training]]; [[Collaboration]]; [[Health]] | | 2/16/2025 | [**Exploring the rapid impact of AI on modern medicine [PODCAST] - KevinMD.com**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/02/exploring-the-rapid-impact-of-ai-on-modern-medicine-podcast.html) | [[Digital Health Integration]]; [[AI-Driven Drug Discovery]]; [[AI in Radiology]] | | 2/2/2025 | [**The future of cardiac monitoring: AI-powered wearables in practice - Kevin MD**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/02/the-future-of-cardiac-monitoring-ai-powered-wearables-in-practice.html) | [[Ethical Considerations in AI]]; [[Personalized Medicine]]; [[Digital Health Technologies]] | | 2/1/2025 | [**Long COVID's hidden struggles: precision psychiatry and hope for low- and middle-income ...**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/02/long-covids-hidden-struggles-precision-psychiatry-and-hope-for-low-and-middle-income-countries-lmics.html) | [[Mental Health]]; [[Molecular Biomarkers]]; [[Mental Health Screening]] | | 2/1/2025 | [**Debt and despair: Navigating medical training challenges [PODCAST] - Kevin MD**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/02/debt-and-despair-navigating-medical-training-challenges-podcast.html) | [[AI-Powered Tools]]; [[Ethical Use of AI]]; [[Clinical Documentation]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Telepsychiatry's role in a post-pandemic world: challenges and triumphs [PODCAST]**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/01/telepsychiatrys-role-in-a-post-pandemic-world-challenges-and-triumphs-podcast.html) | [[AI-Driven Automation]]; [[Regulatory Complexity]]; [[AI in Cancer Diagnostics]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**How AI is transforming medicine faster than ever before**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/01/how-ai-is-transforming-medicine-faster-than-ever-before.html) | [[Healthcare Costs]]; [[Patient Monitoring Devices]]; [[Healthcare Simulation]] | | 1/19/2025 | [**States have the power to influence health care**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/01/states-have-the-power-to-influence-health-care.html) | [[Medicaid]]; [[Medicaid Cuts]]; [[Communications]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**Why the opioid crisis and youth mental health demand urgent parity reforms in 2025**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/01/why-the-opioid-crisis-and-youth-mental-health-demand-urgent-parity-reforms-in-2025.html) | [[Healthcare Payors]]; [[Health Equity Research]]; [[Strategy]] | | 1/12/2025 | [**Health care predictions 2025: What's next for AI, access, and home care - Kevin MD**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/01/health-care-predictions-2025-whats-next-for-ai-access-and-home-care.html) | [[Telehealth and Remote Monitoring]]; [[AI in Drug Development]]; [[Access to Care]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Trade-offs in Healthcare Employment**: Corinne Rao discusses the shift from private practice to employed settings, highlighting the increase in employed physicians and the impact on autonomy, patient-physician relationships, and physician burnout. - **AI in Healthcare**: The implications of AI tools like Microsoft Dragon Copilot in enhancing clinical workflows and the ethical concerns surrounding AI in prior authorizations are explored. - **Physician Dissatisfaction**: Jeffry A. Peters addresses systemic factors contributing to physician dissatisfaction and proposes solutions for improving physician well-being. - **Healthcare Financial Challenges**: Hospitals face financial difficulties due to staffing shortages and claim denials, prompting a need for improved denials management strategies. - **Mental Health Care Innovations**: Vaishali Jha emphasizes the importance of empathy and technology in transforming mental health care, advocating for health equity and accessibility. - **Mentorship in Healthcare**: The erosion of physician mentorship is highlighted as a crisis affecting the training and support of physician associates/assistants. - **Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare**: AI is recognized for enhancing diagnostic capabilities and patient education, particularly in cardiovascular disease prevention. Generative AI can provide personalized educational tools to improve patient adherence to prevention strategies. - **Faustian Bargain in Medicine**: The concept of a 'Faustian bargain' is discussed in the context of physicians trading autonomy for financial stability, leading to challenges in patient care and trust. - **Physician Satisfaction and Employment Trends**: Many physicians report unhappiness in their profession, with a significant percentage considering changing employment due to low reimbursement rates and high operational costs. - **Healthcare System Inefficiencies**: The U.S. healthcare system faces inefficiencies that necessitate reforms, including repealing Certificate of Need laws and implementing universal physician licensing to improve access to care. - **Cybersecurity in Healthcare**: The rise in ransomware attacks on healthcare systems highlights the need for improved cybersecurity measures and accountability for data breaches. - **Patient Safety and Collaborative Efforts**: Innovative partnerships and data sharing are emphasized as crucial for improving patient safety and reducing medical errors. - **Geographic Disparities in Cancer Care**: Disparities in access to advanced cancer treatments are discussed, with potential solutions including specialized services to bridge gaps in care. - **Transformations in Clinical Trials**: Clinical trials are evolving with AI and decentralized designs to enhance efficiency and accessibility, though challenges related to regulation and data security remain. - **Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act**: This act aims to address physician burnout through funding for mental health initiatives, highlighting the importance of supporting healthcare workers. - **International Medical Graduates**: IMGs face disempowerment and vulnerability in healthcare institutions, highlighting the need for awareness of their rights. - **Nurse Staffing Crisis**: Labor shortages in healthcare, particularly among nurses, have escalated, with hospitals adopting innovative strategies to address staffing challenges. - **Hospital Readmissions**: High readmission rates pose health risks and financial burdens, prompting government initiatives to mitigate the issue. - **Physician Burnout**: Despite a decline in burnout rates, challenges remain, particularly in primary care, necessitating strategies for well-being. ### Organizations Mentioned - **UnitedHealthcare**: A health insurance company involved in discussions about prior authorization and AI's role in healthcare. - **Microsoft**: A technology company whose AI tool, Dragon Copilot, is mentioned in the context of enhancing clinical workflows. - **All Levels Leadership**: An organization co-founded to empower healthcare professionals through coaching and training. - **Caregena**: A health equity organization founded by Vaishali Jha, focusing on addressing care disparities. - **FDA**: The Food and Drug Administration, which has approved numerous AI medical devices. - **AMA**: The American Medical Association, which conducted a survey on physician job satisfaction. - **HRSA**: The Health Resources and Services Administration, involved in the 340B drug discount program. - **DAX Copilot by Microsoft**: An AI assistant designed to automate clinical documentation and workflows, improving work-life balance for physicians. - **Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs)**: Organizations that focus on identifying patterns of medical errors to enhance patient safety. - **UNAIDS**: An organization that addresses global health issues, mentioned in the context of medical training. - **American Medical Association**: A professional association representing physicians, focusing on improving healthcare and addressing physician burnout. - **Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services**: A federal agency that administers the nation's major healthcare programs, including Medicaid. - **HEARTS Act**: Legislation aimed at enhancing CPR and AED training in schools to improve cardiac emergency preparedness. - **American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine**: An organization established to support physicians engaged in AI research and education. - **KevinMD**: A platform for sharing insights and stories among healthcare professionals and patients. - **Nuance**: A Microsoft company that offers AI-driven solutions to improve clinical documentation and reduce physician burnout. - **American Diabetes Association**: An organization focused on diabetes research, education, and advocacy. - **DEA**: The Drug Enforcement Administration, responsible for enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations. - **MGMA**: Medical Group Management Association, an organization representing medical group practices.