As telehealth services continue to become more popular across the country, researchers are beginning to explore the effectiveness of virtual doctor’s visits as opposed to a traditional in-office ...

Companies, doctors and researchers are finding ways to turn smartphones and wearable devices into essential health tools. We look at how they should, and shouldn't, be deployed.

"The interviews really brought it to life; it was fun to do," says Robert Wachter, MD, describing the 90 or so people, from across the healthcare industry and beyond, he spoke with for his probing and ...

Seventy percent found these doctors efficient, 40 percent found them innovative, and 33 percent found them competent. Sixty eight percent of patients said they feel relief when their provider makes ...

Dr. Robert Wachter has long been an advocate for patient safety and a keen observer of trends in medicine. Years ago, Wachter coined the term "hospitalist" and predicted the rise of these doctors who ...

Recorded March 13, 2026. This transcript has been edited for clarity. Robert A. Harrington, MD: Hi. This is Bob Harrington, from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, on theheart.org | Medscape ...