By Julie Frey – The demand for mental health services is outstripping the ability of providers to keep up. A recent report by the American Psychological Association found that 38% of psychologists have seen an increase in the number of people on their waiting list, increasing their workloads by 26%.
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By Karis Grounds & Timi Leslie – When people are in crisis—whether it’s from a community disaster or a critical need for food, housing, and financial support—it’s hard for them to know where to turn.
By Jim Tate – Decision support intervention systems are designed to enhance healthcare delivery by providing evidence-based, data-driven insights and recommendations, aiming to improve patient outcomes, reduce errors, and promote efficiency in healthcare settings. Now, with the introduction of AI into healthcare technology we have entered the realm of predictive-based alerts and recommendations.
By Mark Spinner – Every year, Americans are bombarded with financial advice like “sock away 12 months of living expenses.” But guidance like this feels increasingly tone-deaf when someone is hit with a $1,000 emergency room bill — and they don’t have the funds to pay it.
By Katie Brenneman – The convergence of mental health and health IT has become a critical factor in the healthcare industry. Despite a better understanding of mental illness by the public, there is still a significant amount of stigma surrounding this condition.
By Abhishek Ray – Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency triggered by an infection, causing an extreme response in the body. This response can lead to widespread inflammation, tissue damage, and organ failure. It can be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections.
By Susan Clark – I am launching a series to share my super power: connecting people, technology, and ideas along with real life examples of how this unfolds. I have been asked many times how I have built my network and identified opportunities.
By Rahul Sharma – A 360-degree view of the patient is essential in providing clinicians, payers, and patients themselves with actionable insights that can lead to improved outcomes. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing major roles in data digitization, prediction analytics, and decision support systems.
By April Miller – Leveraging blockchain technology to enhance health care security in the biotech sector proves to be a promising venture. If providers and IT professionals coordinate their approaches and follow the best practices for implementation and utilization, they will strengthen their defenses.