By Daniel Chang – According to a Florida Department of Health report, doctor shortages affect all or part of nearly every county, but less populous counties, such as Gadsden, where Havana is located, have the fewest physicians per 10,000 residents.
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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 January that we think deserve sharing again.
By Devin Partida – With health information technology systems, human resources teams can streamline time-consuming administrative processes, increasing provider engagement, reducing overhead expenses and improving patient outcomes. HR leaders should consider how to optimize integration since it is no longer a matter of if, but when.
By R. Kirk Huntsman – The rise of sleep tech is set to disrupt traditional sleep diagnostics, reshaping how we detect and manage sleep disorders. Valued at $62.54 billion in 2023, the wearable tech market is expected to triple by 2032, driven by a health-conscious consumer base.
By Lee Barrett – Trust serves as the cornerstone of relationships in the healthcare sector, connecting organizations with patients, providers, and business partners. Achieving and maintaining trust requires healthcare entities to demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards of security, privacy, and operational excellence.
By Usman Choudhary – Healthcare data security is among the most pressing challenges in today’s interconnected world, primarily because digital transformation exposes sensitive patient information to the risk of breaches and cyberattacks.
By Dustin Charles & Alex Mugge – This post explores how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the largest payer in health care, is at the forefront of how health IT directly impacts health care providers and the care they deliver.
By Chris Emper – Recently, as President Donald Trump begins his second term in office, many physician groups are probably wondering what impact the change in Presidential Administrations will have on various healthcare policy issues and ultimately, their practices.
By Seth Pazinski & Whitney Weber – The HITAC provides valuable insights to the assistant secretary for technology policy that can inform ASTP’s policies and programs. HITAC members represent a broad swath of the healthcare industry and as such, offer a range of health IT perspectives and expertise.