What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Carta Healthcare reveals a critical issue within the healthcare industry: the overwhelming burden placed on clinical data abstractors. The national online survey was performed by Reaction Data, a market research firm focused on the healthcare information technology industry.
- The manual and time-consuming nature of data abstraction is leading to job dissatisfaction, reduced productivity, and increased errors.
Key findings
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Hospitals: Integrating CDI and UM for Improved Revenue Cycle
Forward-thinking hospitals have long recognized clinical documentation integrity (CDI) and utilization management (UM) as priorities for a successful revenue cycle. The current economic climate only underscores their importance. The latest performance trends data from Strata Decision Technology noted that, while operating margins remain stable, payment volumes experienced a shortfall of nearly 18% in Q1 of 2024.
Now is the time for hospitals to explore how to further automate and
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Absci and MSK Collaborate on Generative AI Drug Discovery
What You Should Know:
- Absci Corporation, a leader in generative AI drug creation, today announced a strategic collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to develop up to six novel cancer therapeutics.
- By combining Absci’s AI platform with MSK’s renowned cancer research expertise, the partnership aims to accelerate the discovery and development of new treatments for this devastating disease.
Absci's Integrated Drug Creation Platform
Absci's Integrated
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Hearst Acquires QGenda to Bolster Healthcare Workforce Management
What You Should Know:
- Hearst Corporation today announced the acquisition of QGenda, a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions. This strategic move strengthens Hearst Health’s portfolio and expands its reach in the healthcare market.
- QGenda’s platform is utilized by over 4,500 healthcare organizations to optimize staffing, improve scheduling, and enhance access to care.
- By joining Hearst Health, QGenda will gain access to additional resources and
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New Survey Sheds Light on How Physicians Experience Interoperability
What You Should Know:
- A collaborative effort between the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP), the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has yielded significant insights into the challenges and opportunities of health IT interoperability in primary care.
- By embedding HIT-related questions into the ABFM’s Continuous Certification Questionnaire (CCQ),
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Sheba Medical Center Develops AI Algorithm to Predict Pulmonary Embolism
What You Should Know:
- Sheba Medical Center, a globally recognized healthcare leader, announced the publication of a groundbreaking study demonstrating the effectiveness of an AI algorithm in predicting pulmonary embolism (PE) risk upon hospital admission.
- The research, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, involved analyzing medical records of over 46,000 patients and identifying a machine learning model capable of accurately predicting PE
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Future-Ready: 10 Best Practices to Improve Prepay Claims Editing
In the fast-evolving and intricate landscape of payment integrity, the value of prepay editing is paramount. As powerful AI and advanced analytics are being applied earlier in the claim adjudication process, the importance of next-generation claim editing capabilities will separate health plan leaders from laggards.
If you’re equating claims editing with medical savings alone—you’re missing the boat and the opportunity. Because forward-thinking payment integrity and claims operations leaders
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Patients Demand Improved Healthcare Support, Hyro Survey Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Hyro, a healthcare AI-powered communications company, has revealed significant gaps in patient support within the US healthcare system.
- The survey of over 1,500 patients highlights the frustration and challenges patients face when interacting with healthcare providers.
Patients Reveals Alarming Consequences of Healthcare Support Friction
Hyro's "Voice of the Patient" report emphasizes the urgent need for healthcare
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Cybersecurity: Building a Resilient Healthcare Practice in the Face of Cyber Threats
A healthy patient-provider relationship is the foundation for delivering quality healthcare, yet increasingly occurring cyberattacks have negatively impacted patient health outcomes, data security, and care operations. With the recent cybersecurity breaches causing disruptions to operations and workflows that require a shift to manual and paper-based processes, providers must take all necessary technical steps to protect their patients, staff, and practice reputation from potential
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Tampa General Hospital Deploys AI to Optimize Surgical Operations
What You Should Know:
- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced the implementation of Apella, an advanced AI-powered platform designed to enhance operating room efficiency and patient care.
- By providing real-time data and insights, Apella empowers surgical teams to make informed decisions, optimize workflows, and improve patient outcomes.
How Apella
Apella offers a comprehensive view of operating room activity, including predictive case durations, turnover times,
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