One of the ways that Answers Media is different from other media sites is the sense of community. The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. We publish at least eight guest posts a week now, so in case you missed some, here are the top ten read and shared guest posts in the month of January. You can also read previous month’s Top Ten Lists. Thank you for contributing and reading.
Most Played Episode from Healthcare NOW Radio in January
From Digital Health Talks, join host Megan Antonelli as she and guest Michelle Davey, CEO of Wheel, discuss revolutionizing virtual care. Learn how Wheel’s consumer-centric approach and innovative platform are reshaping healthcare delivery, empowering clinicians, and improving patient outcomes.
Most Read Posts from January
Leveraging Technology for More Impactful Member Engagement
By Cindy Jordan, CEO and Co-Founder, Pyx Health
LinkedIn: Cindy Jordan
LinkedIn: Pyx Health
With the help of technology, health plans now have a plethora of ways to interact with their members outside of the traditional in-person doctors’ visits – whether it’s through text messages, apps, e-mail, or web-based platforms. Unfortunately, as the myriad of communication channels expand, the valuable impact of health plans’ interactions with members has become diluted. Continue reading…
Promotions Displayed During EHR Login are not POC Messages
By Harshit Jain MD, Founder & Global CEO, Doceree
LinkedIn: Harshit Jain
LinkedIn: Doceree
Healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing has undergone a major churn over the past few years. Largely due to the evolution in point-of-care messaging, we’ve seen interactions between healthcare providers, patients, pharma brands and their marketing representatives become more fruitful for everyone involved. Backed by the rapid digitization of POC platforms, HCPs are now spending considerably more time than before switching between Electronic Health Record, e-Prescribing and telehealth solutions in their quest to deliver value-based care to patients. Continue reading…
Annual Reflections at the End of 2024 – And the Future of This Blog
By William Hersh, MD, Professor and Chair, OHSU
LinkedIn: William Hersh, MD
It has been my practice in this blog in my last post of each year to reflect back on the year. Not so much to review everything that happened, but rather to give some general thoughts about what the field, my work in it, and this blog have accomplished and where things are going. It has of course been another banner year for the informatics field, especially driven by the accomplishments and challenges of artificial intelligence. Continue reading…
The Impact of Cloud Computing on Medical Sales and Customer Management
By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com
LinkedIn: Devin Partida
LinkedIn: ReHack Magazine
Thanks to cloud computing technology, the healthcare industry is operating more efficiently than ever. It’s reshaping the industry, producing ripple effects on how sales teams work and manage customer relationships. More organizations are openly adopting cloud tech, making it essential for those in the healthcare IT sector to understand how this shift can impact medical sales operations. Continue reading…
App Registration, Delay No More
By Avinash Shanbhag, ASTP/ONC
LinkedIn: Avinash Shanbhag
LinkedIn: ASTP
In recent posts “IB the API, I Think Not” and “Getting Real about Information Blocking and APIs” we discussed concerns about practices, actions, and behaviors that run counter to our policies promoting an open, standards-based approach to interoperability. Recent and ongoing reports received from “API Users,” which includes, among others, health care providers and app developers, indicate that certified health IT developers (in this context “Certified API developers”) have been engaging in activities that could be non-conformities under the ONC Health IT Certification Program. Continue reading…
How AI Can Help Combat the Opioid Crisis
By Zac Amos, Features Editor, ReHack
LinkedIn: Zachary Amos
LinkedIn: ReHack Magazine
The conditions of American health care have developed many positive and negative associations. The opioid problem is one of the most pressing crises in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Artificial intelligence (AI) could be an unexpected hero in the next era of this fight. Continue reading…
Patients Couldn’t Pay Their Utility Bills. One Hospital Turned to Solar Power for Help.
By Martha Bebinger, WBUR, KFF Health News
LinkedIn: Martha Bebinger
LinkedIn: @KFFHealthNews
Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical Center, got tired of hearing that her patients couldn’t afford the electricity needed to run breathing assistance machines, recharge wheelchairs, turn on air conditioning, or keep their refrigerators plugged in. So she worked with her hospital on a solution. The result is a pilot effort called the Clean Power Prescription program. The initiative aims to help keep the lights on for roughly 80 patients with complex, chronic medical needs. Continue reading…
The Cost of Healthcare
By Jay Eisenstock, Founder, JE Consulting
LinkedIn: Jay Eisenstock
The shocking execution of the CEO of America’s largest health insurer has reignited widespread criticism of the health insurance industry, often viewed as primarily responsible for the high cost of healthcare. While these companies bear some responsibility, the issue is far more complex with blame shared across the entire system. The price of healthcare is a multifaceted problem with no easy solution. Continue reading…
HIPAA Reproductive Healthcare Uncertainty
By Matt Fisher, Healthcare Attorney
LinkedIn: Matthew Fisher
2024 cannot end without a further wrinkle on the HIPAA front. Earlier in the year, the Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Health and Human Services modified the HIPAA Privacy Rule by adding language specific to reproductive health care and reproductive health care services (the 2024 Modifications). A court in Texas has now granted a preliminary injunction to one covered entity so it does not need to comply with the 2024 Modifications. Continue reading…
4 Key Strategies for Healthcare Organizations to Bolster Cybersecurity Protections
By Lance Reid, CEO, Telcion Communications Group
LinkedIn: Lance Reid
LinkedIn: Telcion Communications Group
Cyber threats are evolving daily, and healthcare organizations are a favorite target. Between sensitive patient data, strict regulations, and often overstretched IT teams, it’s no wonder attackers see an opportunity. I’ve spent years in the trenches of IT security, and I’m here to tell you that a multi-layered security approach and some practical strategies can make a world of difference. Here are four essential ways to bolster your defenses. Continue reading…