While it’s only relatively recently that AI became a household term, the technology is already having a major impact on society. But perhaps AI’s greatest impact has been in the medical field, specifically in the areas of diagnostics and devices.
Machine learning and other AI-based technologies have enabled researchers to gather data and undertake studies that are yielding an explosion of information on conditions and diseases of all kinds, as well as providing guidance on ways to prevent or
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Using AI to Drive Strategic Surgical Growth in Hospital Operations
Perioperative services at better-performing hospitals can contribute up to 68% of a hospital’s revenue, and up to 60% of a hospital’s operating margin. So, it’s not surprising that health system executives are laser-focused on increasing efficiency and utilization.
However, in the pursuit of higher profit margins, many executives are committing a fatal flaw that actually limits their opportunity to foster sustainable, significant expansion: pinning their growth goals on a hope strategy,
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Executive Insights: 4 Key Takeaways from HIMSS and ViVE 2025
The health tech industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as AI-powered automation shifts from a futuristic vision to an immediate necessity. After attending HIMSS 2025 and ViVE 2025, two of the industry’s most important gatherings, and having the opportunity to meet with dozens of friends and colleagues across the industry, I think a clear picture is emerging. Something stood out at this year’s events — I’ll call it a vibe shift.
A year ago, every panel, booth conversation, and
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Why Data Governance Is the #1 Non-Negotiable for Healthcare AI
Smoother clinical workflows. Powerful decision support. Faster R&D. AI holds lots of promise for healthcare orgs – and the last few years have seen a surge of investment as leaders race to train and implement new models.
But healthcare AI initiatives are only as good as the data they're built on. Put differently, they rely on good data governance.
Here are two of the biggest barriers to effective governance – and how healthcare orgs can overcome them to achieve their AI
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Security Alert: How Federal Health Agencies Can Protect Health Data
As federal health agencies modernize to improve security and enhance efficiencies and insights, IT leaders cannot overlook the security of health data itself. Data security ensures the privacy, integrity, and availability of this valuable information, forming the bedrock of effective data modernization.
But health data is unique. Not only is it incredibly sensitive and personal, but data is constantly shared among various stakeholders in the federal health system, from doctors to
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When Clinicians Complain About Wi-Fi, Your FQHC Needs to Take Notice
It’s hard to imagine, but it’s true: Wi-Fi-enabled devices didn’t go mainstream until 2004, when the first devices (cellphones, personal data assistants, and TVs) hit the market.
Fast forward two decades, and can you imagine work or home life without Wi-Fi access, well, everywhere? Just like electricity, water, and natural gas, internet access has moved well beyond a nice-to-have to a necessity. We just expect it to be there and to work.
But unlike other utilities that have direct pipes
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Enhancing Traditional Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite great advances in many other areas of medicine, cardiac arrest treatment has not been able to consistently improve resuscitation outcomes more than traditional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with chest compressions and defibrillation.
Here are some novel strategies designed to enhance CPR in cardiac arrest.
End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide (ETCO₂) and Invasive Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring
ETCO₂
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Smart Solutions for Parkinson’s: The Impact of Wearable Tech Integration
The advent of wearable technology has revolutionized healthcare, offering unprecedented opportunities for managing chronic conditions like Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's affects millions worldwide, manifesting in symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and impaired balance. Traditional treatments primarily focus on managing symptoms through medication and physical therapy, which often requires regular doctor visits and constant adjustments. However, wearable technology presents a transformative
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My Patient, an Asian Male Like Me, Wanted to Know Cancer Outcomes for Patients Like Him. Ten Years Later, Are We There Yet?
Improving outcomes for cancer patients starts with answering a simple question: Do our data and tools reflect the people we treat? Nearly a decade ago, I worked with a patient, a 50-year-old Asian male, who was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer during his first screening colonoscopy. He had just undergone surgery, and, as his medical oncologist, I recommended chemotherapy – the standard of care. He was adamantly opposed, prioritizing his active lifestyle and busy work and travel
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How Optimizing Administrative Processes Can Transform Patient Access and Health Outcomes
Recently, a global report from the American Journal of Managed Care has ranked the U.S. healthcare system last overall in a study of high-income nations. The abysmal ranking once again highlights glaring inefficiencies in this country’s approach to healthcare delivery.
Among the report’s most concerning findings, the U.S. ranked 10th in access to care and health outcomes, and 9th for equity and administrative efficiency. These issues paint a stark picture of a system bogged down by
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