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.

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Ransomware hit 67% of healthcare organizations this year—more than half paid up

A new survey from a cybersecurity firm shows ransomware attacks are increasing in frequency and healthcare entities are facing ever-higher demands. 

FDA announces recall of Pfizer's fast-tracked sickle cell drug

The drugmaker is voluntarily withdrawing Oxbryta from the market due to a higher-than-acceptable risk of death.

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

HHS is adding a division to offer technical expertise with special focus on AI. 

AI in healthcare

Said and heard this week in and around healthcare

10 notable quotes about AI from the past 5 days.

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Louisiana insurer ordered to pay $421M for breast reconstruction surgeries

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana failed to fully reimburse St. Charles Surgical Hospital for 7,800 procedures, despite authorizing them.

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Walmart workers sue over tobacco fees levied for health plan trust

The class action lawsuit argues employees cannot escape the fees even after they stop using tobacco, a violation of labor regulations.  

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Primary care could use a break. AI might be able to supply it. 

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It’s 2024. Does the C-suite know—or care—what workers are doing with generative AI?

In the rush to do something, anything with AI, are America’s business leaders playing fast and loose with the risks?