An algorithm widely used in US hospitals to allocate health care to patients has been systematically discriminating against black people, a sweeping analysis has found. The study, published in Science ...

As organizations increasingly replace human decision-making with algorithms, they may assume these computer programs lack our biases. But algorithms still reflect the real world, which means they can ...

A simple algorithm could help primary care clinicians reduce antibiotic use by identifying which children with coughs and respiratory tract infections are most at risk of hospital admission. Subscribe ...

A new guideline for nursing homes aims to reduce the spread of infections and the rise of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" while still encouraging social interaction.

PHILADELPHIA (November 8, 2018) - In an effort to lessen readmission risk after discharge and achieve the best possible outcomes for patients, hospital-based clinicians are more intentionally planning ...