One of the ways that Answers Media is different from other media sites is the sense of community. The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. We publish at least eight guest posts a week now, so in case you missed some, here are the top ten read and shared guest posts in the month of August. You can also read previous month’s Top Ten Lists. Thank you for contributing and reading.
Most Played Episode from Healthcare NOW Radio in August
From Health Cent$ host Adam Russo welcomes attorney Ron E. Peck, Chief Legal Officer at The Phia Group. Adam and Ron discuss The Big Beautiful Bill as it relates to changes in healthcare insurance. It is not throwing out ACA but chipping away at it. What are the impacts and opportunities?
Most Read Posts from August
From Insight to Impact: How AI Is Poised to Transform Hospital Operations
By Mike Coen, Chief Product & Technology Officer, TeleTracking Technologies
LinkedIn: Michael Coen
LinkedIn: TeleTracking
Over the past decade, health systems have invested heavily in digital tools and analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making. Yet, for all the dashboards and real-time data, one fundamental hurdle remains: transforming insight into actions. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to completely revolutionize the industry, making healthcare operations an integral part of the care process. Continue reading…
CMS Star Ratings: Keeping up with the 2026 Final Rule
By Marge Ciancetta, Product Manager, Cotiviti
LinkedIn: Marge Ciancetta
LinkedIn: Cotiviti
Among the most impactful changes released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services each year in the Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule are adjustments to the Star Ratings program. As a result of the most recently finalized changes, CMS projects a 0.69% decline in overall quality bonus payments for 2026. What is the purpose of this shift? How will this impact plans? And how can plans prepare and succeed within this new framework? Continue reading…
Why Every Diagnostic Lab Needs a Modern LIMS
By Parthasarathy Sathyaji, Director, Informatics Division, ERBA Diagnostics FZ LLC
LinkedIn: Parthasarathy Sathyaji
LinkedIn: ERBA Mannheim
In today’s fast-moving healthcare world, diagnostic labs play a crucial role in helping doctors make accurate and timely decisions. But many labs still face day-to-day struggles like paperwork, delays, and communication gaps. That’s where a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can make a big difference. Continue reading…
Empowering HIEs and CIEs: Comprehensive Solutions for Health Information Exchange
By Laura Young, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Converge Health
LinkedIn: Laura Young
LinkedIn: Converge Health
As healthcare delivery continues to evolve toward a more integrated, person-centered model, Health Information Exchanges and Community Information Exchanges are uniquely positioned to serve as the infrastructure that ties it all together. These organizations are increasingly tasked with facilitating not just clinical data exchange, but also the integration of behavioral health and social determinants of health information. Continue reading…
Healthcare CIO Career Planning: Strategic Approaches for Professional Longevity
By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com
LinkedIn: Devin Partida
LinkedIn: ReHack Magazine
The role of the chief information officer has evolved rapidly alongside the digital transformation of health care. It expanded beyond leading the IT department and now fully reflects its C-suite status, overseeing all aspects of technology and data strategy within the industry. More medical organizations are adopting emerging technologies to improve patient care and operational efficiency. Continue reading…
How Healthcare CIOs Are Using Smart IT Strategy to Elevate Patient Care
By Amol Dalvi, Vice President of Product, Nerdio
LinkedIn: Amol Dalvi
LinkedIn: Nerdio
Faced with skyrocketing labor costs, escalating cyber threats, and growing demands for digital services, healthcare CIOs are navigating a perfect storm of pressures. The challenge? Deliver better care, more efficiently, with fewer resources. But within that challenge lies opportunity. Continue reading…
Ethical Hacking in Healthcare: Why Penetration Testing Matters More Than Ever
By Lance Reid, CEO, Telcion Communications Group
LinkedIn: Lance Reid
LinkedIn: Telcion Communications Group
Cybersecurity in healthcare isn’t just about compliance anymore, it’s about resilience. As threats become more sophisticated and regulators tighten expectations, healthcare organizations are facing growing urgency to find weaknesses before someone else does. That’s why more organizations are turning to ethical testing – commonly known as penetration testing – as a critical part of their security strategy. Continue reading…
Making the Most of a MIPS Situation
By Renee Freyer, MIPS Advisory Services, Verana Health
LinkedIn: Renee F.
LinkedIn: Verana Health
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System was established with great motives: improve healthcare, reduce costs, and promote efficient use of healthcare information by tying Medicare payments to clinician performance. Like any large program, MIPS evokes a range of opinions and perceptions, even misconceptions. Continue reading…
The Cost of Catching Up: Why Healthcare Practices Can’t Afford to Treat Cybersecurity Like a To-Do List
By Erik Eisen, President, CTI Technical Services
LinkedIn: Erik Eisen
LinkedIn: CTI Technical Services
There’s a quiet truth running beneath the flood of headlines about ransomware in healthcare: the breach isn’t always the worst part. I’ve worked with healthcare and dental practices for more than two decades, from busy urban outpatient clinics to multi-site dental groups in rural towns. The story that rarely makes the news is what happens after a cyberattack: Continue reading…
Conducting Effective Online Training for Health Care Professionals
By Zac Amos, Features Editor, ReHack
LinkedIn: Zachary Amos
LinkedIn: ReHack Magazine
Online training isn’t just a pandemic-era fix — it’s a long-term necessity in modern health care. For hospitals and medical organizations juggling compliance, skills development and patient care, delivering effective virtual training has become mission critical. Here’s how to do it right. Continue reading…