Thu.Dec 30, 2021

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Expert offers in-depth look at conversational AI and its vendors

Healthcare It News

Companies in a variety of industries are leveraging conversational artificial intelligence to better serve customers and support employees. Some healthcare provider organizations are using conversational AI to help caregivers and patients. The technology is being used in healthcare for such things as patient chatbots, medical triaging and patient support, patient data management and access, and access to medical services.

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Data Drives Value-Based Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by David L. Morris, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer of Cedar Gate Technologies. scientia potentia est – Knowledge is power. Acquiring knowledge through advanced analytics on value-based care is a critical success factor in today’s healthcare market. Value-based care aligns diverse interests, including payers, providers, self-funded employers, third-party administrators, […].

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Healthcare Labor Shortages and the Potential of the Digital Workforce

HIT Consultant

Greg Kefer, CMO of Lifelink Systems. It remains to be seen when COVID-19 will finally be in the rearview mirror. Each day there are fresh headlines about new waves of infections popping up around the world. My physician said he expects vaccine boosters to become a permanent part of the annual flu shot regimen. The healthcare industry has been under nonstop pressure since February 2020.

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Digital health execs’ takeaways from 2021: ‘People do not want to go back to the way things were’

Mobi Health News

As another pandemic year ends, leaders in the digital health space reflect on what the industry has learned in 2021.

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Optimizing Medical Waste Management: A Guide to Best Practices

Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.

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Healthcare Leaders Trusting AI To Improve Outcomes and Support Day-to-Day Work

Healthcare IT Today

A new survey has concluded healthcare leaders are growing more convinced that AI can improve care outcomes, reduce costs and meet health equity goals — though generating near-term ROI from AI use still seems to be in question. The study, the Optum Survey on Artificial Intelligence in Health Care, connected with 500 senior healthcare executives […].

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COVID-19 Update: Omicron Variant Specifics

Health Law Pulse

Since its first detection, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been reported in numerous countries worldwide and in most of the United States. It is likely more transmissible than the other variants of COVID-19 and has officially surpassed the Delta variant contraction rates. As of December 25, 2021, the CDC reported the Omicron variant represents almost 60% of the reported cases of COVID-19 as compared to the Delta variant’s roughly 40% of cases.