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Automation has been making human workers superfluous for centuries, but until recently, workers whose jobs required high-level cognitive skills have been able to rest easy, confident no machine could possibly replace them when it came to making nuanced decisions based on the evaluation of complicated, sometimes contradictory data. By Khal Rai, Senior Vice President, Product Development & Operations, SRS Health

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FEATURED CONTENT

  • The Internet of Things In Healthcare
    7/26/2017

    The world of healthcare IT is well immersed in the Internet of Things (IoT). By Eileen Haggerty, senior director enterprise business operations, NETSCOUT

  • Setting The Facts Straight: 3 Common Misconceptions When Applying Automation To The Revenue Cycle
    12/30/2020

    After an extremely difficult year – one where health systems now face losses projected to exceed $323 billion due to COVID-19 and as much as $200 billion in administrative waste as a result of revenue cycle inefficiencies – providers, now more than ever, are feeling enormous pressure to reduce costs and effectively manage finances. Many organizations are turning to automation technologies to navigate healthcare’s operational challenges and improve outcomes at a lower cost – however, many may be taking a misguided approach that is preventing them from reaching widespread efficacy and justifying the initial cost of investment.

  • Understanding The RAPS — EDPS Transition And How To Mitigate Revenue Loss
    9/22/2016

    Recently, the aim to reform healthcare has focused hospitals, private practices, and other provider settings on improving care quality while reducing costs. Healthcare reform has also driven initiatives such as last year’s ICD-10 implementation, meaningful use incentives, and other clinical and operational improvements. By Lisa DiSalvo

  • The Healthcare Information Revolution
    2/22/2019

    Healthcare always has been at the forefront of technology adoption, whether that be biological (e.g., antibiotics) or mechanical (e.g., artificial hearts). But other than tracking patient records and schedules, information technology has not played a significant role in affecting the quality of care. That's all about to change.

  • Data Breaches - Can We Outsmart The Attackers?
    5/15/2018

    The demand for connected devices has increased rapidly in recent years, and medical devices have not been immune from the technological revolution. Today, medical devices are able to communicate across private networks, internet, and point to point connections, allowing for an efficient service which could inevitably save lives. With this in mind, securing these devices and the entire hospital ecosystem from potential cybersecurity attacks is critical.

  • A New Era: Why Healthcare Marketers Should Attend HIMSS17
    2/21/2017

    Every year, the HIMSS Annual Conference attracts over 40,000 health IT professionals from around the world who come to learn about the next big thing in healthcare technology. By Kyra Hagan, senior vice president and general manager, marketing and communications, Influence Health

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