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AI Agents vs. Chatbots: Understanding Agentic AI’s Role in Healthcare

by Chris Ingersoll, Healthcare Solutions Architect, SoundHound AI 06/30/2025 Leave a Comment

Moving Beyond EHRs: What Lies Ahead for Healthcare Digitization?

As buzz around conversational AI reached a fever pitch last year, a new term began gaining traction: "AI agents." Over the past twelve months, Google searches for AI agents have increased nearly tenfold. While the category of "agentic AI" may seem to have appeared from nowhere, it has quickly become one of the most talked-about trends in tech. Yet, descriptions of agentic AI are still largely abstract, making it difficult to grasp what sets it apart or how it might apply in
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Healthcare CFOs Cautious: New Deloitte Survey Reveals Top Concerns for 2025

by Fred Pennic 06/30/2025 Leave a Comment

Healthcare CFOs Cautious: New Deloitte Survey Reveals Top Concerns for 2025

What You Should Know:  - A new survey from the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions reveals a significant shift in priorities among healthcare finance leaders. While previous outlooks predicted a year of growth, 84% of respondents are now concerned about business conditions driven by regulatory changes, macroeconomic uncertainty, and supply chain disruptions. Notably, 73% are expressing concerns about revenue growth and operating profitability, signaling a more cautious yet strategic
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Navigating the New HIPAA Security Rule: A Guide for Healthcare Leaders

by George McGregor, VP of Marketing for Approov 06/30/2025 Leave a Comment

Navigating the New HIPAA Security Rule: A Guide for Healthcare Leaders

Major cybersecurity breaches continue to plague the US healthcare industry, and on December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), via its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the HIPAA Security Rule, titled "The HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information". Comments were requested and over 4000 were received before the comment period ended on March 7 2025. Let's dissect
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Emerging Cyber Threats to AI-Based Diagnostics and Clinical Decision Support Tools

by Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet 06/27/2025 Leave a Comment

Emerging Cyber Threats to AI-Based Diagnostics and Clinical Decision Support Tools

As hyperbolic words go, transformation ranks near the top of the list. Yet, when something is truly transformative, it’s undeniable. And that is exactly what we have been witnessing with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the healthcare industry; a true digital transformation revolution.  With the AI healthcare market valued at $26.69 billion in 2024, and projected to reach $613.81 billion by 2034, this transformation is not only reducing operational friction in
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Emory Healthcare Deploys Aidin to Optimize Patient Discharge & Outcomes

by Syed Hamza Sohail 06/27/2025 Leave a Comment

Emory Healthcare Deploys Aidin to Optimize Patient Discharges & Outcomes

What You Should Know: -  Emory Healthcare, Georgia's most comprehensive academic health system, is collaborating with Aidin, a leading care transitions platform, to streamline the post-hospitalization care journey across its network. -  This systemwide rollout will optimize patient placement into post-acute care based on location, availability, and insurance coverage—ultimately reducing hospital stays, easing administrative burdens, and improving outcomes.  Emory Healthcare Partners
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Study: Digital Tests Can Detect Alzheimer’s Decline Years Earlier

by Fred Pennic 06/27/2025 Leave a Comment

Study: Digital Tests Can Detect Alzheimer’s Decline Years Earlier

What You Should Know:  - A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease reveals that digital cognitive assessments can detect the subtle, earliest indicators of cognitive impairment, potentially years before traditional testing methods or noticeable symptoms emerge. The pioneering research highlights how analyzing response times, or "latency," can offer critical insights into neurodegenerative disease risk, including Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. - The narrative
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Nearly 60% of Patients Support Use of AI if it Means More Face Time, ModMed Survey Reveals

by Fred Pennic 06/26/2025 Leave a Comment

Nearly 60% of Patients Support Use of AI if it Means More Face Time, ModMed Survey Reveals

What You Should Know:  - A new study from healthcare technology leader ModMed reveals that while patients remain wary of artificial intelligence making clinical decisions, a majority are willing to embrace it in the exam room if it leads to more quality time with their doctor.  - The survey of 2,000 U.S. patients benchmarks public sentiment and expectations for how AI is used in medical practices, offering a roadmap for how technology can be implemented to build trust and improve
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6 Communication Strategies to Improve Rural Health Outcomes

by Leah Dewey, VP of Clinical and Consumer Engagement Operations, Cotiviti 06/26/2025 Leave a Comment

6 Communication Strategies to Improve Rural Health Outcomes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rural Americans have a higher risk of premature death from heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, stroke, and unintentional injuries than urban residents. Challenges related to social determinants of health (SDOH) such as poverty, lack of healthy food options, and poor transportation contribute to the problem. Access also remains a key hurdle. One in five Americans lives in a rural area, where provider shortages account
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Strategies for Promoting Workplace Safety for Nurses

by Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety, CENTEGIX 06/26/2025 Leave a Comment

Strategies for Promoting Workplace Safety for Nurses

Nurses bring dedication to health systems, outpatient centers, hospitals, and more, committing their lives to caring for those in the community who need it most. Unfortunately, that commitment often comes with the risk of violence in their workplace. One of the most impactful ways healthcare systems can show nurses that they care is through a strong workplace violence prevention plan.  The Data on Workplace Violence in Healthcare In 2024, National Nurses United published a report
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Affordable Weight Loss Drugs From Canada | Safe U.S. Access Online

by HITC Staff 06/26/2025 Leave a Comment

Transforming Health: Exploring the Growing Demand for Weight Loss Drugs From Canada In recent years, the global conversation around obesity and weight management has intensified, with a growing spotlight on pharmaceutical options as viable tools for health improvement. One of the most notable trends is the increasing demand for weight loss drugs from Canada. Known for its regulated pharmaceutical landscape, affordability, and access to cutting-edge treatments, Canada is quickly emerging as a
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