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 […]
Robotic process automation (RPA) uses software robots to handle tasks that are repetitive and take up a lot of time. As part of the digital transformation, RPA can improve efficiency and patient outcomes in healthcare settings. Whether you work in healthcare or are curious about changes in the field, this article will teach you how […]
Efficiency is the name of the game for most businesses. Reducing the amount of time employees spend on tasks that could be automated frees them up for the social or creative work that can only be done with a human touch. Natural language processing (NLP) is a valuable subset of artificial intelligence technology that companies […]
Working in cybersecurity sometimes feels like a losing battle. Between the vast amounts of threats reported by ongoing monitoring systems and the limited hours security personnel have to respond to those threats, cybersecurity defenses are often lacking in some way. Cybercriminals are becoming so sophisticated that a growing number of cybersecurity defenses are becoming obsolete. That’s […]
In an era where technology plays an increasingly vital role in healthcare, the shortage of healthcare IT professionals in the United States is a critical concern. Healthcare organizations are constantly seeking ways to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and secure sensitive patient data. To achieve these goals, they rely heavily on IT professionals who understand […]
In today’s rapidly expanding healthcare technology space, it’s easy to assume that cutting-edge technology is universally accessible. However, the reality is far from that. Disparities in health equity are fueled because advanced technology is not evenly distributed across healthcare settings. Achieving health equity goes beyond merely treating all patients the same; it involves providing access […]
