By Kim Boyd – On January 17, 2024, CMS unveiled the final rule aimed at advancing interoperability and enhancing prior authorization processes. This regulation leverages API technology to drive transparency, efficiency, and reduce provider, patient, and payer burden.
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By William Hersh, MD – When I was putting the finishing touches on the 4th edition of my textbook on information retrieval in the domain on biomedicine and health in 2020, I wondered whether the major problems in the field of IR were mostly solved.
By Michelle Andrews – As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram in November, the front desk staffer reviewing my paperwork asked an unexpected question: Would I like to spend $40 for an artificial intelligence analysis of my mammogram? It’s not covered by insurance, she added.
By Art Gross – The healthcare industry faces rising cybersecurity risks that threaten patient safety and care. According to HHS, large healthcare data breaches are up 93% from 2018 to 2022, increasingly involving ransomware.
By Mark Spinner – Every year, Americans are bombarded with financial advice like “sock away 12 months of living expenses.” But guidance like this feels increasingly tone-deaf when someone is hit with a $1,000 emergency room bill — and they don’t have the funds to pay it.
By Wendy Noboa & Seth Pazinski – The Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC) plays an important role in informing ONC policies and programs, consisting of experts across the health care industry offering a wide range of health IT perspectives.
By Katie Brenneman – The convergence of mental health and health IT has become a critical factor in the healthcare industry. Despite a better understanding of mental illness by the public, there is still a significant amount of stigma surrounding this condition.
By Abhishek Ray – Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency triggered by an infection, causing an extreme response in the body. This response can lead to widespread inflammation, tissue damage, and organ failure. It can be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections.
By Susan Clark – I am launching a series to share my super power: connecting people, technology, and ideas along with real life examples of how this unfolds. I have been asked many times how I have built my network and identified opportunities.