We have rounded up some reports and surveys from around the industry that we thought were of interest.
AI and the Future of Healthcare
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and continued proliferation of more mature AI technologies have extraordinary, transformative potential for the healthcare and life sciences industries. This report introduces this topic to those both unfamiliar with AI and already investing in and using AI in their organizations.
Personal Data of Over a Third of U.S. Patients Affected in Breaches in 2023
A recent analysis by the Healthnews team reveals that 2023 set a new record for healthcare data breaches. Healthnews based the analysis on the publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which mandates that health organizations report any breaches involving the data of 500 or more individuals.
Generative AI in Healthcare: 2024 Survey
The 2024 Generative AI in Healthcare Survey was conducted online for a period of 33 days, spanning from February 12 to March 15, 2024. The survey includes responses from a total of 304 participants, among which 196 individuals are employed by organizations actively engaged in evaluating, utilizing, or deploying Generative AI (GenAI) technologies. The respondents were recruited through various channels, including online advertising campaigns, social media platforms, the Gradient Flow Newsletter, and collaborations with industry partners.
2024 Physician Compensation Report
The goal of this report is to provide key insights into physician compensation trends and critical challenges facing the physician workforce. By increasing awareness, Doximity aims to help doctors advocate for themselves and make better-informed career decisions. This year’s compensation data draws from nearly 150,000 survey responses over five years, including responses from more than 33,000 U.S. physicians in 2023 alone.
Navigating the Responsible and Ethical Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence into Clinical Practice
This report summarizes expert opinion and proceedings to develop guidance from the Federation of State Medical Boards Ethics and Professionalism Committee to aid physicians and state medical boards in navigating the responsible and ethical incorporation of AI centered on (1) education, (2) emphasizing human accountability, (3) ensuring informed consent and data privacy, (4) proactively addressing responsibility and liability concern
Virtual Second Opinions Save Over $8,700 Per Patient, New Analysis Finds
Virtual second opinions from Cleveland Clinic expert physicians help ensure patients receive the most appropriate treatment for their needs – wherever they are. Read the report to find out more and get into the specifics of the findings.
Why Autonomous Coding is Having a Moment in Healthcare
Autonomous coding — coding powered by artificial intelligence (AI) — is emerging as a powerful tool for eliminating the administrative strain and error-prone processes surrounding manual coding in healthcare organizations. But while 60% of healthcare organizations surveyed during the 2023 HFMA Annual Conference said they either use autonomous coding or plan to, just over half of healthcare finance professionals surveyed (52%) responded that they still don’t know what autonomous coding is (see the exhibit on next page). Moreover, slightly more than one out of four aren’t sure whether to trust it, the survey shows.
Survey: Consumers Prefer Telehealth Over In-office Visits for Routine Care, Medication Refills & Behavioral Health
Consumers continue to express a strong preference for telehealth over in-office care for several types of visits, according to a recent survey from KeyCare, the nation’s first Epic-based virtual care company.
Healthcare CISOs: A Deep Dive into Talent & Leadership Trends
There’s been a dramatic increase in the importance and scope of the healthcare Chief Information Security Officer role in recent years, as cybersecurity and data protection challenges escalate in an industry in which reliable, accurate data and patient information is critical. To explore the current state of the role, WittKieffer carried out proprietary research on CISOs at the top 100 health systems and conducted a targeted survey of more than 50 healthcare industry CISOs.
Harvard-Inovalon Medicare Study: The Importance of Plan Design in Medicare Advantage
In this white paper, Harvard and Inovalon look at plan design differences within Medicare Advantage, and the impact of specific plan design features on enrollment composition and utilization. Looking first at plan financial generosity, they examine whether more financially generous, zero-premium MA plans attract a more socioeconomically disadvantaged population. Looking second at plan coverage design, they examine whether HMO plans achieve greater utilization reductions than PPO plans.