How Do We Ensure Quality in Value-Based Care?

While proponents of value-based care indicate that the cost savings and efficiency of the system are inherently quality based, it remains to be seen how that will play out at the patient–physician relationship level

Experts Discuss Technological Advancements In Sleep Disorder Management

Technological advancements aim to improve sleep positioning. In addition to pillows, belts, and other supports to encourage side sleeping, vibrotactile devices worn around the chest or neck can sense when someone is sleeping on their back and use a gentle but persistent vibration to remind people to change their position.

Everything AI and Its Effect on Otolaryngology

Virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and mixed realities (MR) all fall under the umbrella of extended reality (XR) and are characterized by extending a user’s experience into different worlds via technology that simulates those realms. In healthcare, currently, one of the main uses of XR occurs during surgery.

New Data Indicate Vaping May Help Patients Quit Smoking

New data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study indicate that smokers who also use an electronic nicotine delivery system are now more successful at quitting smoking than those who don’t.