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Practicing Safe EHR Use
In managing any medical facility or clinic, electronic health records, better known by their initials, EHR, are a vital component to that management. EHRs contain a wide range of information that details a patient’s medical history, exams they have taken or need in the future, what medications they are using, and generally offers medical providers…
Biologists Figured Out How to Generate New Neurons in the Adult Brain, Revolutionizing Neurodegenerative Disease Research
Recently biologists discovered how to generate new neurons in the adult brain. This is an incredible breakthrough that has enormous potential to revolutionize neurodegenerative disease research. By generating genetically-mutated mice with a unique gene that activates dormant neural stem cells, scientists were able to generate new neurons in the brain. For years, scientists have…
Patient’s Responsibility in the Financial Side of Healthcare
Patients’ financial responsibility has been increasing over the years, and this trend is stepping-up healthcare costs, with no assurance it’s going to slow down in the future. According to patientengagementhit, patient financial responsibility increased by 11 percent in 2017, a rise from $1,630 in Q4 2016 to $1,813 in Q4 2017, totaling an increase of…
BetterHelp & GoodRx Are a Good Lesson. The FTC Health Privacy Rule Will Come for You If You’re “Deceiving” Patients.
Health data privacy has a new enforcer in town. This year has been a year of federal crackdowns in the healthcare industry as digital health companies have faced the hammer of the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly sharing customers’ health data for advertising purposes. Last month, the FTC put GoodRx in its scopes for “failing…
Using Open-Source Software to Drive Reliability and Security in Lab & Life Sciences
Open-Source software’s flexibility through its distribution with the source code gives programmers the power to modify and distribute with its original rights. That versatility allows many technological innovations within the Health and Life Science space. Intel partners with Health and Life Science organizations on a wide range of solutions, and open-source is critical to…
Building a Financially Resilient Workforce
Financial education is an ongoing life lesson that people continually have to learn in order to stay abreast of new ways to achieve financial well-being. Financial literacy is important, as it can not only be the saving grace in helping someone save money, but it can also be a factor in employee productivity. It is…
Unlock Data Insights: Analytical Solutions by Relevant Industrial
Analytical partnerships and products can help companies unlock data insights that they may not have been able to obtain on their own to make better business decisions. Analytical measurements are critical in many areas of science and industry, as they enable researchers and analysts to make informed decisions about the composition and quality of various…
Weighing the Risks of AI Tools, From Demographic Bias to Privacy Violations
With Microsoft announcing a multibillion dollar investment into ChatGPT, Google launching Bard, and China’s search engine giant Baidu, Inc. entering the race with Ernie, the AI party has officially begun. More companies are integrating ChatGPT into their daily operations as the tool proves itself as flexible for a variety of use cases, and adoption…
New Staffing Referral Program: A Boost for Healthcare Professionals and Patient Care
Staffing referrals are a way for companies to find potential candidates for job openings through recommendations from current employees, colleagues, or other contacts. It involves using the network of individuals familiar with the company and its culture to find qualified candidates for job openings. Typically, when a company has an open position, they will ask…
Yuvo Health Expands Leadership Team with Selase Dow as New Chief Operating Officer to Optimize Infrastructure, Drive Operational Alignment and Support for Community Health Centers
NEW YORK (March 7, 2023) – Yuvo Health, a leading technology-enabled administrative and managed-care solution for community health centers, today announced Selase Dow as its new Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, he is responsible for building and scaling the company’s value based care operations to ensure success for their Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) partners,…
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Do the Challenges Outweigh the Potential of Using ChatGPT in CDI?
Chat GPT in CDI (Clinical Documentation Integrity) is real. In the rapidly evolving realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the chatter has reached a fever pitch around the potential uses of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s conversational AI model. Since its unveiling in November 2022, advocates have championed the technology’s potential in sectors as varied as healthcare,…
Creating Value for Clinicians and Patients Through Next-Gen Digital Workflows
Next-generation digital workflows are at the forefront of advancing how clinicians deliver healthcare. Intel partners with custom EMR workflow providers such as SaVia Health to improve those solutions and make new ones possible. Intel Head of Global Health Solutions Alex Flores recently sat down with SaVia Health CEO and Chairman William Caldwell to pull…
Abolishing Medical Debt in the United States with RIP Medical Debt
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s research shows consumers generated $88 billion in medical debt as of June 2021. The CFPB’s research also indicated a vast majority of low-income individuals of all races and ethnicities were more likely to incur medical debt than the national average. This national crisis threatens equitable healthcare in the United States….
Revolutionizing Revenue: AGS Health’s Dynamic Solutions for Financial Success
AGS Health is a global leader in revenue cycle solutions for large health systems and physician practices. They combine automation and global outsourcing to maximize revenue while reducing costs. By leveraging their expertise and technology, AGS impacts both the bottom line and top line for their clients. Their customer success organization ensures measurable impact, partnering…
Technology and Oncology Podcast Powered by Carevive
The OCM (Oncology Care Model), launched in 2016, is a payment model designed to help oncology centers transition from the traditional Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) payment structure and focus on high-value care. The EOM (Enhancing Oncology Model) is the next phase model and will replace OCM starting July 1, 2023. EOM will support clinicians caring for…
Bringing HCPs and Patients Together to Realize CBD Benefits
The cannabis plant has more than 80 chemical compounds, of which the two most known are THC (marijuana) and CBD. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a hemp derivative that does not elicit abuse or dependence, and research suggests it could potentially help health conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, arthritis, and addiction, among others. How do…
Political Opponents in Congress May Find Agreement Over the Benefits of Value-Based Care
Congress may not find a lot of unity to pass legislation. However, there is bipartisan support for value-based care. Melanie Musson, a health insurance expert with USInsuranceAgents.com, reminds providers, “Value-based care improves patient outcome, but it also reduces insurance provider costs.” Following the midterm elections and the split-party control, experts predict that there won’t be…
Learning About Strokes with Samantha Berscht
Calgary, Alberta – The Heart and Stroke Foundation is committed to helping and treating those affected by heart disease and strokes. In a recent episode of Built Modular, Gabrielle Bejarano sat down with Berscht, the Director of Health Policy and Systems Division, to discuss the importance of stroke awareness. Berscht revealed that she has…
Winning Strategies and Solutions in Pain Management and Sports Medicine
When Bills safety Damar Hamlin got injured during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in January, the world of sports held its breath. Thankfully, Hamlin is on the road to recovery, but his injury served as a reminder of the importance of sports medicine and interventional pain management. One of the most Internationally recognized…
The Fungus from The Last of Us Could Help Fight Cancer
The Last of Us, HBO’s videogame-inspired zombie TV epic, opened to rave reviews last month. This drama, led by Game of Thrones stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, shows a post-apocalyptic world that has been ravaged by the corydceps fungus after the fungus adapts for survival in the human body. Scarily enough, the fungus from…
Mastering Patient Scheduling in High-Volume Healthcare Practices
Patient scheduling, a critical aspect of healthcare, can often be a daunting task. Forty percent of U.S. orthopedic surgeons see at least 50 patients per day. When there are multiple physicians at an orthopedic practice, that number is multiplied, which can be cumbersome to manage if there isn’t a streamlined scheduling process in place….
A Day in the Life of a Scheduler
Forty percent of U.S. orthopedic surgeons see at least 50 patients per day. When there are multiple physicians at an orthopedic practice, that number is multiplied, which can create chaos if there isn’t a streamlined scheduling process in place. How do busy orthopedic practices like Peachtree Orthopedics in Atlanta streamline the scheduling process? On today’s…
Treating Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal
The rise in opioid use in the United States has an unpleasant residual effect; an increase in pregnant women suffering from an opioid use disorder. Subsequently, there is a need to treat an increasing number of infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). This condition can lead to devastating effects for the infant, including severe…
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