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.
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The healthcare industry faces increasing pressure to adopt responsible AI governance. Regulatory bodies are already enforcing compliance with bans, penalties, and lawsuits, as seen in the Rite Aid case and insurance claim denials. The emergence of AI governance debt poses rising risks and costs, increasing exponentially over time.
By Swapnil Jain – In healthcare, the patient experience begins long before a clinical encounter. For many patients, their first point of contact with healthcare organizations is through the call center, where questions about appointment scheduling, insurance details, and general inquiries can either provide reassurance or cause frustration.
By David Talby – Mental health remains one of the most complex and under-diagnosed aspects of patient care. While digital health tools and wellness apps flood the market in the wake of COVID-19, the actual state of mental health in the US has quietly worsened, contrary to what public discussions about mental health may suggest.
This month’s AI report includes news and updates from Altais, Autonomize AI, TruBridge, PhaseV, Veradigm, Carta Healthcare, AltaMed Health, Abridge, Equiva, Belong.Life, Ambience Healthcare, Anumana, TytoCare, SurgiQuality, Intelerad, RADPAIR, Testsigma, Tempus, Andor Health, Relatient, CliniComp, Velatura, HIMSS, & Nordic.
This statement calls for the adoption of a set of common principles to ensure a proper balance between fostering AI innovation while ensuring there are appropriate guardrails and appropriate regulatory oversights as the use and adoption of AI accelerates in healthcare.
By Shannon Smith – With volatility in Medicaid reimbursement as well as both administrative and medical costs continuing to rise rapidly, health plans need to be as strategic as possible when it comes to allocating resources if they are to serve members well while remaining financially solvent.
This month’s AI report includes news and updates from Breakthrough Genomics, Insight Health, Office Practicum, The Parasol Cooperative, EBSCO Clinical Decisions, Unlearn, Trace Neuroscience, Navina, Brook.ai, Eko Health, Viomo Life Sciences, ALIGHMT.AI, MDaudit, MedeAnalytics, Embold Health, Pleio, CharmHealth, John Snow Labs, & more.
By Alyssa Dennis – Managing healthcare documents efficiently is essential for maintaining accurate patient records and enhancing the quality of care. Yet, traditional approaches often rely on manual, time-consuming processes that are not only error-prone, but also strain already burdened healthcare systems.