The healthcare industry has long been built on the promise of providing uninterrupted care across a vast and interconnected ecosystem. However, in recent years, the sector has faced an escalating threat—cyberattacks. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and system vulnerabilities have emerged as major disruptors, threatening sensitive patient information and the very foundation of patient care. As healthcare providers increasingly rely on digital systems, these threats pose significant challenges
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Patients Prefer AI Over Doctors — Is The Future of Healthcare Here?
AI has left a mark on every industry and the healthcare industry is no exception. Over the years, AI has been integrated into important parts of the healthcare system, such as diagnosis, treatment, patient care, and daily administrative processes. But we’re left to wonder if the large-scale integration of AI could mean that patients are starting to rely on AI instead of choosing one-on-one interaction with medical professionals.
Understanding the Shift in Patient Preferences
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Deaconess Health Deploys Abridge’s GenAI Clinical Documentation Across Specialties
What You Should Know:
- Deaconess Health System, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare innovation and patient-centered care, is expanding the use of Abridge, a generative AI platform for clinical documentation, across its 19-hospital network.
- Following an overwhelmingly successful pilot program, this enterprise-wide expansion underscores Deaconess’ commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to improve healthcare delivery for the 1.5 million people it serves across
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Anatomy Financial Secures $19M to Expand AI-Powered Lockbox for Healthcare Providers
What You Should Know:
- Anatomy Financial, the developer of the AI-powered lockbox to convert paper mail from healthcare practices of all sizes to an email-like experience for simplified billing workflows, today announces $19M in Series A funding led by Canapi Ventures.
-Neil Underwood from Canapi and Nicole Quinn from Lightspeed Venture Partners will be joining the Anatomy board, supporting Anatomy’s efforts to bring a digital back office and AI-powered financial operations to healthcare
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A Synchronized Methodology to Optimize Patient Access Operations
Inefficiencies in patient access and financial clearance processes create delays in the patient’s journey from initial point of contact to date of service, contributing to revenue leakage and lower patient satisfaction. By streamlining the outdated, time-consuming, and cost-intensive processes that are often the root of the problem, healthcare organizations can eliminate those inefficiencies and ensure that patients are financially secure and have
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Wellpath to Deploy Awell to Enhance Care Delivery Across Network
What You Should Know:
- Wellpath, the largest provider of medical, dental and behavioral healthcare to correctional facilities has partnered with Awell, a care operations platform, to improve the quality and efficiency of care delivery across its vast network.
- The collaboration aims to leverage data-driven insights and AI-powered tools to optimize care pathways and enhance patient outcomes.
Streamlining Operations and Enhancing Efficiency
Awell's CareOps platform
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SailPoint Acquires Imprivata’s IGA Business
What You Should Know:
- SailPoint, a leader in identity security has acquired Imprivata's Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) business, expanding its portfolio of solutions for healthcare organizations.
- In addition, SailPoint and Imprivata will collaborate as strategic partners in the healthcare market, offering integrated identity security and access management solutions.
Support for Imprivata IGA Customers
As part of the acquisition, Imprivata will promote
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Strengthening Background Screening Amidst the Nursing Shortage
The nursing profession is facing an unprecedented crisis, with burnout reaching critical levels due to a severe shortage of nurses. In 2023, the United States saw a shortfall of about 1.1 million nurses. This dire situation has created a twofold challenge: the pressing need to recruit new nurses while simultaneously ensuring the intake of top talent to bridge workforce gaps and uphold high standards of patient care and safety.
Nurses are increasingly advocating for more manageable
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Promise of Value-Based Care Through Engagement and Outreach
The transformation of the healthcare landscape is undeniable. With the industry moving toward value-based care, the emphasis has shifted from volume of services to the actual value or outcome of care delivered. And while value-based care holds providers more accountable for results, it also grants resources and time to provide better, more patient-centric care.
But even years into the shift, no comprehensive guidebook for success remains. While providers are rewarded for higher-quality
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Zocdoc Report Reveals 2024 Insights into Patient Preferences and Behaviors
What You Should Know:
- Zocdoc, a healthcare marketplace connecting patients with providers, has released its second annual "What Patients Want: 2024 Insights into Patient Preferences and Behaviors" report, providing valuable insights into patient preferences and behaviors in 2024.
- The report analyzes millions of interactions on the Zocdoc platform to identify key trends shaping the healthcare landscape.
Social Media's Influence on Healthcare
The report highlights
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