When Raven Kinser walked into a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles office two summers ago, she completed a driver’s license application that included the option to register as an organ donor. The form provides a checkbox to opt in, but not one to opt out. Kinser left the donor registration box unchecked, reflecting her decision…
By KIM BELLARD You know, it’s gotten to the point when I just try to tune out the things Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says. “Schizophrenia can be cured with a keto diet”? Sure, whatever. “The war on protein is over”? Who even knew there was such a war? The carnivore diet is a great way…
We are only beginning to see how AI can impact women’s health. As these technologies advance and become more integrated into healthcare workflows, we can expect more personalized care pathways that address women’s needs across different life stages. The post Can AI Bridge the Gaps in Women’s Healthcare? A Responsible Path Forward appeared first on…
The first major update to HIPAA in more than a decade will eliminate the distinction between “required” and “addressable” safeguards, making key cybersecurity and physical security measures mandatory for all healthcare providers. This shift will expose gaps in hospitals’ fragmented security systems, though, according to Kumar Sokka, CEO of cybersecurity platform Acre Security. The post…
Patient experience is never just about the moment care begins. It’s about the sum of all the interactions, big and small, that shape how people feel in a space. So why do we design waiting areas in ways that make people feel forgotten? The post Designing For Silence: Why The Wait Is Healthcare’s Blind Spot…
As margins tighten, traditional revenue cycle management strategies are on shaky ground. Many healthcare providers are turning to automation and AI to simplify payments, prevent revenue loss and protect profits. This article breaks down some of the most common revenue cycle management (RCM) challenges facing healthcare leaders and offers a practical checklist to optimize patient…
Belgian sleep diagnostics company Sunrise announced the acquisition of Dreem Health, a California-based sleep clinic. This has allowed Sunrise to provide its telehealth-based sleep care in California, Iowa, Maryland and Washington, with plans to be available nationwide next year. The post Belgian Sleep Medicine Company Begins Providing Care In The US Through New Acquisition appeared…
Who was Harold Hotelling and what did he contribute to the field of economics? A paper by Gaspard et al. (2024) in the Journal of Economics Literature provides some background on his life, his research and pros and cons of his research contributions. Today I summarize some of his key contributions to the field of…
Epic says MyChart Central simplifies the user experience with a single sign-in and a united view across organizations
Health plans are being asked to adapt quickly, to reconfigure technology, reimagine operations, and anticipate ripple effects that stretch across claims, member engagement, compliance, and workforce strategy. The post The OBBBA Is Creating Uncertainty and Disruption: What Health Plans Need to Know appeared first on MedCity News.