By Gil Bashe – The room was standing room only. At the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum, the energy was palpable, and the audience quiet and focused. This wasn’t a tech demo or a sales pitch. It was a gathering of health sector stewards—leaders seeking clarity amid the fog of anticipated disruption
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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 August that we think deserve sharing again.
By Verlon Johnson – Medicaid is more than statutes and systems. It is a living promise to children, families, older adults, and people with disabilities – people whose health and stability depend on whether we translate our best ideas into daily practice. I have sat with caseworkers stretched thin and with program leaders balancing spreadsheets against human stakes.
By Jim Sianis PharmD MBA – As artificial intelligence and machine learning become more integrated into healthcare, their potential to improve early identification of sepsis patients offers tremendous promise. Selecting the right solution can be overwhelming for providers.
By Derek Plansky – Polly Patient has been managing her Type 2 diabetes for ten years. Aside from her primary physician, Polly visits a handful of specialists including her endocrinologist, cardiologist, and podiatrist. Each of these providers require Polly to log into their patient portal to access her records and treatment plans.
By Hamad Husainy DO FACEP – Hospitals are under increasing pressure to minimize readmissions and close costly gaps in care, particularly during the crucial post-acute care phase when patients move to skilled nursing facilities. This is the phase when patients are most vulnerable, and even small gaps in care can lead to complications and avoidable readmissions, no small consideration for hospitals.
By Mohammed Vaid – Penalties reduce revenue, but their real significance lies in what they reveal about payer operations. A single error in plan materials can cascade into thousands of disputes, costly claim adjustments, and delayed reimbursements.
By Ellie Gabel – Automation is changing how the health care industry makes medical devices. Machines and smart software are helping factories work faster with fewer mistakes and steadier quality. Intelligent systems are creating greater improvements in the manufacturing process, and demand for them is growing quickly.
By Deborah Kozick & Brian Dees – Individuals residing in rural areas face numerous challenges when it comes to accessing healthcare. These challenges are compounded by disparities in health status and outcomes between individuals residing in urban and rural areas.