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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various healthcare sectors, sparking discussions on strategic AI adoption and addressing governance gaps. Equally critical is tackling “tech inequity” in underserved communities to bolster “health equity” and ensure seamless data exchange for optimal interoperability.
Key Insight: Recent cyberattacks on healthcare organizations underscore the need for a robust, secure, and fail-proof communication method. Discover how cloud fax can safeguard against system compromises.
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The Consensus team
Closing The Last Mile In Healthcare Data Exchange
by Chief Technology Officer, Jeffrey Sullivan
Healthcare data interoperability enables instant access to critical patient data, improving care quality and eliminating manual and paper-based workflows. However, many facilities struggle with timely access to data, hindering care and negatively impacting health equity.
Read More ›Bridging Healthcare’s Digital Divide: Practical Solutions for Interoperable Data Exchange and Health Equity
When it comes to achieving health equity, one of the biggest challenges faced in the United States is an inability to move data between healthcare providers from acute and post-acute settings to support better outcomes. It’s an issue that is especially apparent in rural communities, where some IT experts say lack of data interoperability is a rural health disparity.
Navigating Regulations in Healthcare: Cyberattacks and AI Governance
Miner breaks down key discussions and the emerging regulatory responses to recent cyberattacks, underscoring the role digital faxing plays as a safeguard when advanced systems fail. Additionally, there is a growing focus on AI governance and the need for clear regulations and guardrails surrounding the implementation of AI technology.
Read More ›Two Steps Forward on AI, But a Step Back for Cybersecurity: Top Takeaways from HIMSS24
by Chief Technology Office, Jeffrey Sullivan
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told HIMSS24 attendees “it’s kind of nutty” that his future grandchildren will look back on this era of healthcare as being shockingly behind the times, even as much of the discussion at HIMSS focused on progress. But there was nothing nutty about the recent cyberattack on our health system that strangled the flow of a huge proportion of pharmacy orders and put a halt to processing billions of dollars in claims.
Taking a More Strategic Approach to Healthcare Cloud Investment: Key Insights
It’s clear that healthcare IT leaders understand the value of the cloud in healthcare. According to a 2023 DuploCloud survey, 90% of healthcare IT leaders predicted their organizations would transition to a cloud computing model by 2025. However, barriers to realizing value from cloud investments remain.
Read More ›Media Interview: Keys to Successful AI Adoption with Jeffrey Sullivan, CTO at Consensus Cloud Solutions
Sullivan met up with Saul Marquez from Outcomes Rocket Podcast at HIMSS24. They had a great conversation focusing on the importance of secure data exchange in healthcare, and how the practical application of AI is beginning to make real improvements to healthcare workflows and operational efficiencies.
Consensus Cloud Solutions Receives 2024 CSO Award From Foundry’s CSO
by Team Consensus
“[The CSO Award] acknowledges our proactive stance in implementing cutting-edge security measures and our relentless pursuit of excellence in protecting our clients’ data. We are honored to be recognized among the best in the industry.”
– Jeffrey Sullivan, CTO of Consensus Cloud Solutions
20 Simple Ways To Take Your Recruiting Efforts To The Next Level
Featuring Johnny Hecker, CRO and EVP of Operations
Consensus’ EVP of Operations, Johnny Hecker, was recently featured in a Forbes article addressing better ways to attract and retain top candidates. Johnny’s advice: a strong company culture, modern recruiting tools, and transparent communication. Check out the article to learn from other business leaders.
Read More ›Maximizing Your Consensus Partnership With Cloud Fax, eSignature, and AI-Powered Solutions
by team Consensus
Partner Highlight: Terrapin Technology Group
The Consensus Newsletter
July 2024
Two Steps Forward on AI, But a Step Back for Cybersecurity
Navigating Regulations in Healthcare: Cyberattacks and AI Governance
Consensus Cloud Solutions Receives 2024 CSO Award From Foundry’s CSO