The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of May that we think deserve sharing again.
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By Mary Griskewicz – CMS has reengaged with the healthcare industry and the public for comment after a period of silence, now with the Department’s reorganization well underway. In a relatively short period, CMS has put out three requests for information, new strategic guidance for its Center of Innovation, and announced rescinding previously published documentation.
By Lisa Nelson – Interoperability in healthcare has come a long way, but it has been slow going. The introduction of FHIR holds many promises, but there’s a practical challenge: how do we shift the industry to use more modern, more standardized structured health information?
By Kristen Jacobsen – While some patients feel anxious or resistant to engaging with AI tools, such as virtual agents, others are quite open to it. Understanding when and how to implement AI in healthcare matters because mistakes come with serious consequences for the health of your patients and the financial health of your organization.
By Joel Diamond MD – Every hospital admission and every new prescription comes with a familiar routine: the insistent questions about medication allergies, often followed by a brightly colored wristband. This relentless focus on allergies aims to protect patients, and it’s certainly vital.
By Lance Reid – Cybersecurity threats are no longer abstract risks for healthcare organizations, they are routine, disruptive and increasingly dangerous. Whether you’re a major hospital system or a rural clinic, the risk is real. Cybercriminals want access to sensitive patient data, and they’re becoming more sophisticated every day in how they go about getting it.
By Dr. Nick van Terheyden – What an outstanding experience and learning opportunity put on by the Lown Institute on May 15, 2025 in Washington DC at the Medical Debt in America: A Research and Policy Forum. From start to finish, this conference was filled with insights, great speakers, riveting discussions, and evidence of real change and positive impact brought by many to the area of Medical Debt.
By Chris Lally – Over time, lawmakers, payers, and clinicians recognized that misaligned incentives produced waste, clinician fatigue, and uneven results. Value-based care (VBC) reshapes the equation by tying payment to quality, equity, and cost control. But how do you get there?
By Sarah Harper – At the TruBridge National Client Conference 2025, health leaders from across the country gathered to learn, share stories, and build connections. These providers do more than care for patients; they are champions for their communities, bringing opportunity, economic growth, and resilience directly to friends, families, and neighbors.