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.

AI newswatch: Lifecyle AI oversight, data matters, AI vs. animals, more
AI may finally end the paper chase caused by prior authorization. Or it may worsen it.
UnitedHealth, Amedisys enter mediation with DOJ over block on $3.3B merger
The two companies have been unable to assuage antitrust concerns raised by the Department of Justice. A magistrate will attempt to hammer out acceptable terms for the home healthcare merger at a conference scheduled for August.
Newswatch: AI researchers weigh in, AI humanizes healthcare, ‘the worst AI will ever be,’ more
Contrary to popular misgivings, AI may be improving the human touch in healthcare.
DaVita kidney care clinics hit by ransomware attack
The company said part of its network has been encrypted. However, it told the Securities and Exchange Commission it is still able to deliver dialysis care to patients.
UnitedHealth garnishing claims to recoup ‘loans’ from Change Healthcare hack
UnitedHealth Group said it is seeking repayment of “interest-free” advances distributed to providers struggling during the shutdown of claims processing caused by the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare.

Large language AI: It’s here. It’s soon to be everywhere. Get used to it.

ChatGPT and similar technologies coming down the medical pike have far to go before they’re reliable sources of accurate and appropriate health information. That doesn’t mean they’re non-factors now.

Ultra-high-res MRI Reveals Migraine Brain Changes

Hackensack Meridian teams up with AI specialists for brain tumor care

The partnership is just the latest example of AI technologies being adopted in the healthcare space.

Tim Attebery, DSc, MBA, the CEO of Cardiovascular Associates of America and former CEO of the American College of Cardiology (ACC)

Q&A: Tim Attebery on why private equity-backed management companies are investing in cardiology

The CEO of Cardiovascular Associates of America, and former CEO of the American College of Cardiology, shared his perspective on the rise of private equity investments in cardiology.

Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea raises public health concerns

An outbreak of Marburg virus disease has been confirmed in Equatorial Guinea for the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported.

Soft-tissue tumor locator wins breakthrough device status

A cancer treatment product developed by Merit Medical Systems of South Jordan, Utah, has been designated a breakthrough device by the FDA.

Imaging industry names in the news: Bayer, Carestream, Guerbet, RadNet, more

Having renewed its partnerships with US Ski & Snowboard, US Speedskating and USA Bobsled/Skeleton, Minneapolis-based Rayus Radiology will continue to serve as an official medical provider for athletes represented by all three.

Movers & Shakers: Johnson & Johnson, Community Healthcare Trust, Emids

Welcome to Movers & Shakers, a roundup of the latest executive movements in the healthcare space, featuring Johnson & Johnson, Community Healthcare Trust and Emids.

Another ransomware warning for healthcare providers: North Korean attacks

Healthcare and public health organizations have been alerted to another ransomware threat––this time from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Business Intelligence

AI newswatch: Lifecyle AI oversight, data matters, AI vs. animals, more

UnitedHealth, Amedisys enter mediation with DOJ over block on $3.3B merger

Newswatch: AI researchers weigh in, AI humanizes healthcare, ‘the worst AI will ever be,’ more

DaVita kidney care clinics hit by ransomware attack

UnitedHealth garnishing claims to recoup ‘loans’ from Change Healthcare hack