As the healthcare industry faces increased patient demand, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are giving hospitals and health systems the opportunity to rethink how healthcare is delivered. However, many organizations struggle with where and how to deploy these technologies. “AI is not a hammer looking for nails,” emphasized Dave Henriksen, Notable's head of value-based care. “Organizations have a problem, and they need to understand how AI can help solve their core problems.” Henriksen and Notable Chief Medical Officer Aaron Neinstein, MD , based on their experience deploying AI across major healthcare systems, shared seven tips to help organizations drive an…
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Would health care benefit from more leaders with the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?Getty Images The term ethical erosion is used to describe the “gradual decline of values, beliefs, and truths.” I first encountered this term in medical school, where it described a loss of empathy and compassion as students grow from their first year of medical school to the end of their training. New medical students probably have pure values. They write on their medical school applications that they “want to help people.” However, by the end of their training, they may prove to be more stubborn…
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has identified business email compromise (BEC) as one of the most economically damaging online crimes. In its sector-specific alerts, HC3 makes detailed use of the fact that most people rely on email to conduct personal and professional business. BEC is a growing problem that targets organizations of all sizes in all industries around the world. These scams expose organizations to billions of dollars in potential losses. “BEC is a sophisticated type of spear-phishing attack in which scammers use email to trick someone into…
The new EU Commissioner for Technology, Security and Democracy, Hena Virkunen, said that modern healthcare has made incredible progress through digital transformation, which means that citizens have better access to healthcare. He said he is doing so. “Unfortunately, healthcare systems are also exposed to cybersecurity incidents and threats. That is why we are launching an action plan to ensure the resilience of healthcare systems, healthcare organizations, and connected medical devices. ,” she said. “Prevention is better than cure, so we need to prevent cyber-attacks from occurring. But if they do happen, we should do everything in our power to be…
Women health workers, the very professionals whose mission is to improve women's health, face significant barriers to accessing and promoting care in the workplace. fairfield new jersey, January 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) and FemTechnology today announced the results of a groundbreaking global study that reveals critical gaps in workplace support for women's health. This study gathers direct insights from more than 1,000 women employees in healthcare across 42 countries across six continents to better understand their lived experiences and pressing needs. We emphasized that health is not just a personal concern, but in important ways a…
Looking back at my 2024 predictions, I see something obvious.Getty Images Every year, I dust off my crystal ball and try to predict what the future holds for the medical industry. In an effort to assess the state of the industry and fine-tune our crystal ball, we decided to revisit our predictions for what we can expect in 2024. What I've discovered is that sometimes I'm wrong and sometimes I'm right. And I'm always amazed at the speed of change in what is arguably one of America's most dynamic industries. So without further ado, let's take a look at which…
As healthcare organizations prepare for the new year, their concerns may go beyond what's on the financial statements. In the webinar, “Year-end Accounting and Audit Update for Healthcare Organizations,” Forbis Mathers explored several topics of interest to the healthcare industry, including cybersecurity and what to expect from Washington after last year's election. This article provides some important insights for providers to keep in mind.Risk-sharing arrangementsMore entities are entering into risk-sharing agreements. These include agreements in which a health care entity receives payment in exchange for an obligation to provide and/or assume financial responsibility for health care services to a specified…
ALBANY, N.Y. — Artificial intelligence has been a powerful tool to revolutionize the field of medicine and healthcare, but some are now expressing concerns about AI's growing role in the industry. Nurses at the Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center gather Thursday outside the Department of Veterans Affairs in Albany to rally for safer staffing levels and patient protection measures amid the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence technology. did. The rally was part of a nationwide effort organized by their union, National Nurses United. Promoting safe staffing has become a unified message among nurses across New York State, including at…
PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – The healthcare industry is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions in various verticals to achieve higher operational & clinical outcomes, which is a key contributing factor to the growth of the global market. According to a report from Grand View Research said that the artificial intelligence in diagnostics market size is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.60% through 2030 overburdened healthcare systems struggling with the rapidly rising global prevalence of chronic diseases are driving the demand for automated, innovative…
KHAN YUNIS, Gaza Strip, Palestine – In the dimly lit hallways of al-Amal Hospital in western Khan Younis, one of 17 partially operational medical facilities in Gaza, there is a rare sense of hope. Capturing staff and patients. Mediators have announced a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel to end the 15-month war in Gaza, and although the Israeli cabinet has not yet approved the deal, optimism is contagious. Orthopedic consultant Dr. Khaled Ayyad spoke with confidence for the first time in months, reassuring patients that urgently needed medicines and procedures would be readily available, but Israel's aid delivery to Gaza…