Fax is not a vulgarity in the English language, but in healthcare, it is close to being one. The word conjures up images of medical charts printed on curled thermal paper. It is a horrible way to deliver information to patients. However, it is a viable technology that is still one of the most ubiquitous forms of interoperability. The key is unlocking the value for the unstructured data contained in a fax.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told HIMSS attendees “it’s kind of nutty” that his future grandchildren will look back on this era of healthcare as being shockingly behind the times, even as much of the discussion at HIMSS focused on progress: rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and new insights into social determinants of health and […]
The recent incidents of cyberattacks on our healthcare system were understandably front and center during HIMSS24 as healthcare organizations continued to try and recover from the catastrophic impact on operations and patient treatment nationwide. In the wake of the most recent attack, the federal government has been helping providers with loans to bridge payments. CMS […]
Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) holds strong potential to help unlock $1 trillion in healthcare savings, and the excitement for use cases in healthcare is palpable. However, Gen AI should be used with caution when it comes to making a diagnosis or creating a care plan, according to Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, president of […]
