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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FTC warns 21 health insurance brokers against deceptive tactics

The Federal Trade Commission did not accuse the companies of wrongdoing. However, it advised them to stay out of trouble by not deploying robocalls, impersonating the government or other common illegal marketing strategies. 

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Healthcare AI proponents say the technology will lower healthcare costs. The assertion has its detractors. 

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Mangione charged with murder as 'manifesto' leaks online

Luigi Mangione, 26, has been officially charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He awaits extradition to New York after being arrested in Pennsylvania, where he was found carrying a gun, fake IDs and a handwritten document. 

Walgreens in talks for private equity buyout, sources say

The struggling pharmacy chain is reportedly in talks for a sale to Sycamore Partners, a New York-based firm that specializes in consumer retail companies. 

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UnitedHealth CEO defends company, plans to honor legacy of Brian Thompson

In a viral video, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group defended the claims denial practices of its insurance arm, touting its important role in guarding the healthcare system. He asked employees to tune out "critical noise" on social media. 

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

IT departments are budgeting more for AI in 2025 than for any other single area of investment. 

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Cryo-frozen tissue manufacturer suffers cyberattack

In an SEC filing, Artivion did not provide a lot of specifics. However, the incident appears to be a ransomware attack. 

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Stanford HAI lookback: Best-read blog posts of 2024

The year 2023 saw a shift toward open-source AI models, surging investments in generative AI and increasing AI regulation.