By Gopal Khanna MBA – I am excited to announce that AHRQ has reached an important milestone in one of its ongoing challenge competitions. We’ve selected 12 semifinalists in our Visualization Resources of Community-Level Social Determinants of Health Challenge.
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By Daniel Cidon – On June 12, the nation’s longtime ban on a universal patient identifier was overturned in a landmark decision by the House. While the Foster-Kelly Amendment to remove Section 510 still needs approval by the Senate to become law, it nevertheless is…
By Elizabeth Marshall MD, MBA – It’s been a slow evolution, but Americans have finally begun to appreciate that patient health depends on much more than the healthcare that patients receive, with non-clinical factors such as social determinants of health (SDoH) playing a critical role.
AHIMA will bring together HIM professionals, healthcare industry innovators and government leaders for presentations, educational sessions and discussions about current and emerging issues at AHIMA19: Health Data and Information Conference (formerly AHIMA Convention and Exhibit).
This is our ongoing reporting on how AI is being integrated into healthcare technology. We are seeking out the thought leaders and innovations that are moving the needle forward which include PeriGen, Beazley, Catasys, Inc., HIMSS, Michigan Medicine, BlackThorn Therapeutics & more.
By Andy Aroditis – Unreliable, contaminated provider data carries with it significant financial, operational and reputational risk. As healthcare swings from a fragmented, fee-for-service model to a highly-coordinated, value-based delivery system, the need for…
By Dr. Kevin Keck – Healthcare organizations are looking to tap into the potential value of social determinants of health (SDoH) data. Using this data, companies can identify previously unaddressed gaps in care, the most effective communication channels, and…
This is our ongoing reporting on how AI is being integrated into healthcare technology. We are seeking out the thought leaders and innovations that are moving the needle forward which include RevSpring, Dimensional Insights, MedEvolve Inc., Konica Minolta Healthcare & DiA Imaging Analysis.
Delegates to the AMA’s annual meeting endorsed a host of policy recommendations that would keep the focus on AI’s role in enhancing patient care, improving population health, reducing overall costs while increasing value, and supporting the professional satisfaction of physicians.