Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read – December 2024
One of the ways that Answers Media is different from other media sites is the sense of community. The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. We publish at least eight guest posts a week now, so in case you missed some, here are the top ten read and shared guest posts in the month of December. You can also read previous month’s Top Ten Lists. Thank you for contributing and reading.
Most Played Radio Episode in December
From Value-Based Care Insights host Dan Marino sits down with Sarah Kachur PharmD, MBA, BCACP, Executive Director of Strategy and Solutions at Johns Hopkins Population Health Analytics, to discuss the key findings of the report and what they reveal about the future of ACOs. Gain insights into the priorities of the most successful ACOs (in PY 2023) and their predictions for changes and challenges in 2025 and beyond.
Most Read Thought Leader Posts in December
How 3D Printing Impacts Radiology
By Zac Amos, Features Editor, ReHack
LinkedIn: Zachary Amos
LinkedIn: ReHack Magazine
Radiology has long been at the forefront of healthcare, providing the vital imaging data needed to diagnose and treat patients. Today, the field has taken a significant leap forward with the latest technology — 3D printing. This groundbreaking innovation allows radiologists to provide more personalized patient care and redefines the possibilities of what healthcare providers can achieve. Continue reading…
The Future of Femtech: 7 Trends to Watch in 2025
By Shereese Maynard, Digital Health Strategist
LinkedIn: Shereese Maynard, MS, MBA
Radiology has long been at the forefront of healthcare, providing the vital imaging data needed to In healthcare innovation, few areas have grown as rapidly or impacted as profoundly as Femtech. With a focus on the unique needs of women, this dynamic field continues to pioneer solutions that improve outcomes, reduce disparities, and empower women to take charge of their health. As we look toward 2025, the convergence of technology and healthcare reveals seven transformative trends that promise to redefine what’s possible in women’s health. Continue reading…
Would You Have Joined Santa at the Start? TEFCA/QHIN Seen from a Reindeer Perspective
By Buff Colchagoff, CEO, RosettaHealth
LinkedIn: Buff Colchagoff
LinkedIn: RosettaHealth
The night was cold, the sky filled with stars, and Santa’s vision was ambitious. He wanted to build a sleigh team to deliver presents worldwide in a single night. The reindeer had a choice: join Santa now or wait to see if the idea took off. It’s not unlike the decision healthcare organizations face today: whether to join TEFCA and a QHIN now or adopt a wait-and-see approach. Continue reading…
More HIPAA Access Issues
By Matt Fisher, Healthcare Attorney
LinkedIn: Matthew Fisher
The HHS Office for Civil Rights continues to pursue enforcement actions when alleged non-compliance occurs following a right of access request. Not every settlement provides the same degree of insight or ability to follow OCR’s line of thinking though. That is the case stemming from the latest civil monetary penalty announced by OCR. Continue reading…
Medicare Advantage Poised for Growth – Unfazed by Market Shifts and Critic Concerns
By Cynthia Henry, Director of Population Health Informatics, ZeOmega
LinkedIn: Cynthia Henry, PMP
LinkedIn: ZeOmega
As the healthcare industry adapts to economic and regulatory changes, Medicare Advantage stands out as a cost-effective model consistently delivering value to beneficiaries. Compared to traditional fee-for-service Medicare, MA excels in financial efficiency and quality outcomes, making it a resilient choice for enrollees and a strategic asset for payers. Despite recent decisions by some health plans to exit specific markets, MA remains positioned for growth. Continue reading…
10×10 (Ten by Ten) Course: New Name and Milestones
By William Hersh, MD, Professor and Chair, OHSU
LinkedIn: William Hersh, MD
Although I consider artificial intelligence to be part of biomedical informatics, there is no question that AI has become very important on its own, in and beyond biomedicine and health. This is certainly reflected in the introductory course I teach to graduate, continuing education, and medical students. Not only one of ten units in the course devoted to AI, but AI is increasingly infused across other units, such as information retrieval and clinical research informatics. Continue reading…
What Makes TEFCA Different: New Standard Operating Procedure Strengthens Trust
By Micky Tripathi, National Coordinator for Health IT, ASTP/ONC & Mariann Yeager, CEO, The Sequoia Project
LinkedIn: Micky Tripathi
LinkedIn: Mariann Yeager
The “T” in Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement™ (TEFCA™) is an important part of what drives our work. So too is the public-private engagement we have created over the past seven years. As we launched TEFCA last year we did so with the expectation that we would need to make iterative adjustments over time to help it grow. That’s why we’ve recently released a new standard operating procedure (SOP) to guide how organizations seeking to participate in specific “Exchange Purposes” within TEFCA are vetted (see: Vetting Process SOP). Continue reading…
Medical Billing Challenges: How Healthcare AI Helps Navigate Claim Denials
By John T. Bright, CEO & Founder, Med Claims Compliance Corporation
LinkedIn: John Bright
Medical billing inaccuracies remain a significant issue in the U.S. healthcare system, contributing to inefficiencies that negatively impact providers and patients. These errors not only affect the revenue cycle but also hinder operational productivity and reduce patient satisfaction. Studies suggest that 80% of medical bills contain some form of error. One of the most common causes of these errors is incorrect coding, which contributes significantly to financial discrepancies. Continue reading…
5 Ways Health IT Can Improve Patient Adherence to Weight Loss Medications
By Emily Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Revolutionized
LinkedIn: Emily Newton
Weight management medications have made tremendous strides recently. Newer options — most prominently GLP-1 agonists — show remarkable effectiveness at fighting obesity and related health conditions. At the same time, patient adherence to their prescriptions for such drugs remains an issue. Just 44% of anti-obesity medication patients are consistent with their plan of care after three months. A mere 19% stick to their prescriptions after 12 months. Continue reading…
Fixing Hidden Errors in Medical Systems with NeuroSymbolic AI
By Dr. Jans Aasman, CEO & Dr. Richard Wallace, AI Scientist, Franz Inc.
LinkedIn: Jans Aasman
LinkedIn: Franz Inc.
Medical billing inaccuracies remain a significant issue in the U.S. healthcare system, contributing to inefficiencies that negatively impact providers and patients. These errors not only affect the revenue cycle but also hinder operational productivity and reduce patient satisfaction. Studies suggest that 80% of medical bills contain some form of error. Continue reading…
