The critical need to improve prior authorization processes might have reached its tipping point on Jan. 17. That’s when the Biden administration announced its new mandate — the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule — designed to effectively speed up the process for Medicare Advantage patients, providers and health plans.
Speed is only one of many inefficiencies surrounding prior authorization. And prior authorization cases are only one slice of the patient
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Suki’s AI Assistant Expands to Over a Dozen Health Systems on MEDITECH Expanse
What You Should Know:
- Suki, a frontrunner in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare announced the deployment of its voice AI assistant in more than a dozen health systems utilizing MEDITECH Expanse, including St. Mary's Healthcare and Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
- Suki's expansion into more than a dozen health systems on MEDITECH Expanse demonstrates the increasing adoption of AI technology in healthcare.
Seamless Integration with MEDITECH
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Responsible AI in Healthcare: Duke Health & SAS Partner with CHAI & TRAIN
What You Should Know:
- Duke Health, a renowned healthcare system, and SAS, a global leader in data and AI, have formalized a two-year collaboration to leverage cutting-edge technology to transform healthcare operations and patient care.
- Following successful partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft and nference, Duke Health's collaboration with SAS aims to create innovative AI-powered tools. These tools will enhance healthcare delivery processes, ultimately improving
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Dandelion Health Launches Clinical AI Marketplace + GLP-1 Study
What You Should Know:
- Dandelion Health, a real-world data (RWD) and clinical AI platform, today announced findings from a study that suggests GLP-1 medications may be effective in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a significantly larger population than previously thought.
- This research, conducted using validated AI on Dandelion's newly launched Clinical AI Marketplace, opens the door for a new era of precision medicine and personalized care in cardiometabolic
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Xsolis Launches Next Gen AI-Powered Platform; Saves MultiCare Health $8M
What You Should Know:
- Xsolis, an AI-driven technology company, today announced the official launch of Dragonfly®, a groundbreaking AI platform designed to streamline administrative tasks, reduce avoidable denials, and enhance collaboration between healthcare providers and payers.
- The launch coincides with Xsolis' annual conference, XCHANGE '24, where healthcare leaders will gather to discuss the future of the industry.
Dragonfly®: Driving Efficiencies and Improving
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Nirvana Secures $24.2M for AI-Powered Health Insurance Verification
What You Should Know:
- Nirvana, a health tech startup leveraging AI to revolutionize insurance verification and eligibility secures $24.2M in Series A funding led by Northzone, a global VC firm, with participation from Inspired Capital, Eniac Ventures, and Surface Ventures.
- Nirvana's successful Series A funding round highlights the growing recognition of the need for transparency and efficiency in healthcare billing.
Transforming Healthcare Billing
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Did AI Cause HIPAA Fines to Double in a Single Year?
In 2023, HIPAA fines amounted to $4,176,500, which is a rise of over $2,000,000 in 2022. So yes, HIPAA fines have doubled. But why?
Technology in healthcare has been a constant battle between progress and pain, and the relationship has grown increasingly complex over recent years. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is one of the most well known regulatory frameworks in the healthcare industry, and it establishes safeguards for protecting sensitive patient
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Hackensack Meridian Health Launches 24/7 AI-Powered Primary Care Access
What You Should Know:
- New Jersey's leading health network, Hackensack Meridian Health, is set to revolutionize primary care access with the upcoming launch of HMH 24/7, an AI-driven platform that seamlessly integrates virtual and in-person care.
- This new primary care initiative is a response to the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery, offering patients a convenient and connected way to manage their health.
HMH 24/7: A New Era of Accessible, Personalized Care
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AI Agents in Healthcare: Retaining Talent, Improving Patient Care
The aging population is creating an unprecedented demand for healthcare services while the available healthcare workforce is declining. Meanwhile, the healthcare system continues to rely heavily on manual processes which have to date been powered by people. After a patient visit, a healthcare provider typically requires a full administration team to manage data across various systems, just to receive reimbursement
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Generative AI Shows Promise in Reducing Bias in Opioid Prescriptions
What You Should Know:
- A groundbreaking study from Mass General Brigham researchers has revealed that large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT-4 and Google's Gemini, exhibit no racial or gender bias when suggesting opioid treatment plans.
- This finding, published in PAIN, suggests that AI has the potential to mitigate provider bias and standardize treatment recommendations in the often-fraught area of pain management.
AI's Role in Addressing Healthcare
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