Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

Almost 80% of knowledge workers bring their own GenAI to work
Around the world, 3 of 4 workers who routinely handle information are now using generative AI on the job. And almost half of them are new to the technology, having begun using it only over the past half-year.
Industry Watcher’s Digest
Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.
Industry Watcher’s Digest
Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.
So much healthcare data, so many missed opportunities
Four of five hospital leaders trust the accuracy of their institution’s data. Yet almost half of useable data gets underutilized if not completely untapped for guiding business and clinical decisions.
What happened to cardiology's private practices?
Hospital employment models, reimbursement policies and private equity have all led to a massive reduction in the number of cardiologists working for a private practice, ACC President Cathie Biga, MSN, told Cardiovascular Business.

Despite rising expenses, hospital operating margins are stabilizing, report shows

Prior to March and April of 2023, operating margins sat in the red for 15 consecutive months.

June 13, 2023

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

June 13, 2023

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AI in mental healthcare: 5 questions & answers

It stands to reason that the branch of healthcare most reliant on the use of language in clinical practice would embrace large language AI. But is U.S. mental healthcare on board with the notion?

June 13, 2023

Malissa Wood, MD. explains why Mass General created a program to combat racism and health equity.

Why health equity is important in cardiology

Malissa Wood, MD, associate chief of cardiology for diversity and equity at Massachusetts General Hospital, explains the role of health equity in cardiovascular care and what her health system is doing to address it.

June 9, 2023

Telehealth can provide significant value when it comes to managing and monitoring patients with CVD or suspected CVD. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explores the latest details on this evolving treatment option.

Healthcare entities offering employees direct-to-consumer telemedicine could cut costs nearly 25%

“This research shows the clear financial benefits when hospitals and health systems offer telemedicine services directly to their own employees."

June 9, 2023

How the Mark Cuban prescription drug playbook could save taxpayers billions

A new analysis reveals that insurers could put between $228 million and $2.15 billion back in taxpayers’ pockets by purchasing a series of generic oncology medications at the same prices obtained by the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company.

June 9, 2023

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

June 9, 2023

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Merck sues US government over Medicare's drug price negotiation liberties, calls program a 'sham'

Merck believes the Inflation Reduction Act-launched effort “coerces” manufacturers to enter into agreements to sell their top products at a fraction of their actual value.

June 6, 2023