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Healthcare Security & Privacy Challenges of ChatGPT, AI Tools

by Jon Moore, MS, JD, HCISPP, Chief Risk Officer and SVP of Clearwater 08/21/2023 Leave a Comment

Healthcare Security & Privacy Challenges of ChatGPT, AI Tools

Recent advances in Generative AI Large Language Models, such as ChatGPT, have been making waves across various industries, not least in healthcare. With the ability to converse with users much like a friend, adviser, or assistant, these models have a broad appeal and immense potential. Their user-friendly nature is democratizing access to AI and stirring a cauldron of innovation, with healthcare emerging as a field ripe for exploration. Nevertheless, as with any powerful tool, there's a
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5 Key Challenges Preventing Innovation in Digital Health

by Shameem Hameed, CEO of blueBriX 08/21/2023 Leave a Comment

5 Key Challenges Preventing Innovation in Digital Health

Now more than ever, the healthcare sector is under pressure to curb rising costs, increase accessibility, alleviate issues caused by worker shortages, and improve both clinician and patient outcomes. In addition, there is a rising demand for remote patient monitoring services, such as medical IoT and wearable devices, as well as the rapid growth of digital health infrastructure across developed nations. Added to this are additional demographic factors, with the total size and relative
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Detecting Behavioral Health Fraud: How Health Plans Can Strengthen Their Approach

by Erin Rutzler, VP of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse at Cotiviti 08/18/2023 Leave a Comment

Detecting Behavioral Health Fraud: How Health Plans Can Strengthen Their Approach

As behavioral health claim volumes continue to increase, there’s a growing need for health plans to be vigilant in spotting fraud, waste and abuse. Today, the complexity and cost of these schemes necessitate a proactive, preventative approach. Nearly four out of five psychologists say they are seeing increased volumes of patients experiencing anxiety, while two out of three reported an increase in symptom severity in 2022, an American Psychological Association survey shows. High volumes,
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Building A Telemedicine Company – Challenges and Best Practices

by Benjamin Katz. CEO and co-founder of Happy Head 08/18/2023 Leave a Comment

Building a Telemedicine Company – Challenges and Best Practices

In the last few years, the healthcare industry has witnessed an explosion in both popularity and profits in a new sector of business. Thanks to the conditions brought about by the pandemic, telemedicine is now an increasingly popular format for diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions.  Just a few years ago, the telemedicine market had a size of about $42 billion. However, the industry’s growth rate experienced a remarkable surge, and the market size is now projected to reach a
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Why Maternity Care Deserts Aren’t Going Away. Here’s What Can Be Done

by Anish Sebastian, Co-founder and CEO, Babyscripts 08/17/2023 Leave a Comment

Bullshit Metrics: Is Patient Engagement Real?

For a long time, healthcare providers in the U.S. have been putting band-aids on the problem of maternity care deserts, propping up existing services for pregnant women and new mothers with temporary fixes.  The problem shows no sign of resolving, and it won't until we recognize that the issues at its heart are not temporary. They represent deeper, permanent changes in national demographics and healthcare delivery. And they require permanent solutions.  A DECLINING BIRTH
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Why Healthcare AI Must Maintain Multiple Layers of Specificity

by Dr. Tamir Wolf, co-founder and CEO of Theator 08/17/2023 Leave a Comment

Healthcare AI: Don’t Let the Hype Overshadow the Reality

The recent explosion of generative AI has pushed public discourse to a palpable tipping point. Nearly overnight, it seems, we’ve cycled from “must develop and/or adopt new AI applications ASAP” to existential fear, avoidance, and even acrimony. For those of us who have been working directly in the artificial intelligence space for years, specifically in healthcare, these are both trying and exciting times.  On the “trying” hand, many people, including some AI experts, are raising
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Why The Time Is Now for Healthcare Provider Cloud Migration

by Rick Froehlich, President and Chief Executive Officer at ClearDATA 08/16/2023 Leave a Comment

Why The Time Is Now for Healthcare Provider Cloud Migration

It’s no secret that healthcare is a slow-moving industry. Its hesitancy to change has played out in a number of ways over the years — including its lingering resistance to cloud migration. Organizations holding out on migrating wonder: “Is it really secure? Why take the risk of shifting away from on-prem systems?” Moving to the cloud can feel like a daunting task, but with the right tools and plans in place, organizations can move confidently and securely, finally modernizing today’s digital
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AI in Healthcare: Paving The Way to Healthier Tomorrows, Today!

by Nick Desai , Founder and CEO at Together by Renee 08/16/2023 Leave a Comment

AI in Healthcare: Paving The Way to Healthier Tomorrows, Today!

Captivating innovations like smartphones, the internet, and social media have swept across the globe, reshaping the contours of society in their wake. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare brings both breathtaking promises and daunting uncertainties. Neither hype nor panic is helpful. What we need is a sober analysis of the real, practical, and immediate solutions AI can offer to genuine healthcare challenges we face today. Despite the over $200 billion in venture capital invested
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How to Solve The Talent Shortage in Healthcare, Whether It’s Urban, Suburban or Rural

by Khue Tran, Chief Strategy Officer at Azalea Health 08/15/2023 Leave a Comment

One of the most pressing issues in healthcare today is the growing talent shortage of qualified medical professionals. These critical staffing talent shortages could jeopardize communities’ access to care and result in dire consequences. The staffing shortage existed before the pandemic, but it’s only worsened during the past few years. According to government reports, 23% of hospitals are experiencing a significant staff shortage.  Since February 2020, hospital workforces have been reduced
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Transforming Healthcare & Life Sciences with 5G Connectivity

by Ravivrat Pandey – Associate Vice President, Indegene 08/14/2023 Leave a Comment

Transforming Healthcare & Life Sciences with 5G Connectivity

With its rapid adoption, 5G technology has the potential to completely revolutionize customer experiences and boost revenue in the life science industry.  Accenture research found that companies which invest in 5G capabilities will grow revenue 2.5 times faster in the next three years. And the life sciences industry is taking notice – according to a survey by HFS Science, the healthcare industry is positioned as the second-largest market for adopting 5G technology. PwC predicts that
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