Nine out of 10 physicians say prior authorization negatively impacts patients’ clinical outcomes, according to an American Medical Association (AMA) survey. As the volume of prior authorization requests rises, physicians and patient advocates say the problem is only getting worse. In fact, a New York Times opinion piece describes prior authorization as “medical injustice disguised […]
Bashing fax has almost become a luxury belief in healthcare, but the reality is that digital fax remains essential for many providers. When we as an industry fail to recognize that reliance on digital fax is necessary for these “digital have-nots,” like post-acute care facilities, mental health clinics, birthing centers and substance use disorder clinics, […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation took center stage at three major healthcare conferences this year as leaders shared the innovations they’re exploring and their road map for AI advancement. But behind the scenes, continued budget pressures call for careful scrutiny around where to invest and how. These dual pressures—focusing on innovation to stay ahead of […]
