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.
Citing evidence from documents and interviews, the Guardian released an exposé accusing UnitedHealth of directly influencing the day-to-day operations of some 2,000 nursing homes, resulting in patients not receiving necessary emergency care.
Here’s a big thing to watch for in the wake of the President’s flashy Middle East tour: the AI “acceleration partnership” between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates.
John Simon, MD, is a big advocate for these elective exams, but the American College of Radiology and some members of the specialty oppose this practice.
A legacy server accessed with stolen credentials is being blamed for the incident. However, the nature and scope of the attack are still being investigated, with Oracle reportedly working with the FBI to gather details.
There are at least 65 consolidated cases pending in federal courts that stem from the 2024 data breach on the claims processor's network. A judge in Minnesota has asked that the lawsuits be coordinated and consolidated as much as possible.
Wearable health gadgets equipped with AI present myriad opportunities and challenges to healthcare consumers and the healthcare professionals who diagnose, treat and track them.
The data comes from a report from Chicago-based consultancy firm Kaufman Hall, which releases a monthly analysis on the financial health of hospitals and health systems. Revenue growth is primarily driven by a rise of inpatient encounters.
According to a report published by the Commonwealth Fund, proposed federal budget cuts will devastate state economies, causing a ripple effect that leaves no industry unscathed.
CMS will cover TTVR for the treatment of symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation on a national level. The agency first proposed such a policy in December, taking time to consider public comments before finalizing its decision.