What You Should Know:
- XiFin, Inc., a healthcare information technology solutions provider, has announced that its revenue cycle management (RCM) solution, XiFin RPM, has once again earned the HITRUST r2 Certification.
- The HITRUST r2 Certification is widely recognized as the most rigorous standard for information security in the healthcare industry. It validates that XiFin RPM meets stringent requirements for safeguarding sensitive patient data and maintaining compliance with
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6 Reasons to Study A Mental Health Post-Grad Degree
So, you’re looking for a post-grad degree to continue your further education and keep your brain working - good for you! There are plenty of post-grad topics to study in the world, but we’re big advocators for mental health degrees for people who want to help improve the lives of others.
Mental health professionals are more important now than ever before, helping to improve the psychological, emotional, and social aspects of others’ lives. It’s one of the most rewarding degree options
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Fullscript Acquires Rupa Health to Expand Whole Person Care Platform
What You Should Know:
- Fullscript, a leading healthcare platform for whole person care, today announced the acquisition of Rupa Health, a company that helps practitioners order, track and manage more than 3,000 laboratory tests in a single interface.
- By combining Rupa Health’s best-in-class lab and educational platform with Fullscript’s whole person care platform, Fullscript will be able to quickly scale and expand its comprehensive platform for whole person care. The terms of the
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4 in 5 Surgeons Believe AI Can Bridge The Rural Surgical Gap
What You Should Know:
- A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. surgeons reveals a strong belief in the power of digital health to reduce disparities in access to surgical expertise, particularly in under-resourced communities.
- The State of Surgery survey, commissioned by Medtronic, highlights the potential of live streaming, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual reality (VR) to transform surgical care and improve healthcare equity.
Bridging the Gap in Surgical Access
The
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Weave Launches AI-Powered Call Intelligence to Transform Healthcare Practices
What You Should Know:
- Weave, an all-in-one customer experience platform for healthcare, has introduced an AI-powered Call Intelligence product.
- The innovative technology revolutionizes how healthcare practices analyze and utilize call data, enabling them to enhance patient experiences, optimize operational efficiency, and uncover new revenue opportunities.
Unlocking the Power of Call Data
Weave's Call Intelligence leverages a custom generative AI model to provide
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Healthcare Cybersecurity: Combating Complexity with Advanced Analytics
Almost weekly, we see headlines about cyber incidents disrupting patient care, compromising patient privacy, or both. The growing interconnectedness of the healthcare ecosystem, combined with heavy reliance on third-party providers, is amplifying the impact of these incidents. This interconnectedness is not only expanding the attack surface but also increasing vulnerabilities across the entire sector, as seen in recent high-profile attacks on UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare and Ascension.
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Konica Minolta, Clearpath Partner to Streamline Medical Record Sharing
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Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. has partnered with Clearpath Technologies to integrate Clearpath’s automated platform for securely sharing medical records and images from the Exa® Platform. This collaboration reinforces Konica Minolta's vision for Exa as a fully integrated enterprise imaging solution that connects patients and providers across the continuum of care. Key benefits of this partnership include:
- Instant Record Access: Medical imaging records are
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6 Career Paths to Pursue That Contribute to Healthcare Without Needing an MD
When people think of careers in healthcare, the role of a medical doctor (MD) is often the first that comes to mind. While becoming a physician is a highly respected and demanding career path, there are many other avenues within the healthcare field that offer fulfilling and impactful roles, playing a part in advancing medical research, improving patient care, and ensuring public health. Here are six career paths that play a part in the healthcare industry without requiring a medical degree.
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Microsoft Expands Healthcare AI Capabilities for Healthcare Organizations
What You Should Know:
- Microsoft today announced enhanced Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare AI solutions and capabilities that support healthcare organizations in their journey toward shaping healthier futures.
- In addition to expanded healthcare AI capabilities, Microsoft also shared updates on how customers including Providence, Paige.ai, and Cleveland Clinic are leveraging these capabilities.
Shaping a Healthier Future with AI
The technology streamlines workflows,
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The Future of Medicaid: 4 Considerations for MES Modernization
More than 75 million people access comprehensive and cost-effective care through Medicaid, including low-income families, older adults, and individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions.
Given the program’s importance in addressing the health needs of vulnerable populations, optimizing the experiences of Medicaid members and providers is critical. How they interact with the program can impact many outcomes, from member access and care utilization to provider participation and
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