While AI has already shown promise in automating certain tasks, it doesn’t seem likely that it will replace flesh-and-blood clinicians anytime soon.
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Health costs of ageism calculated at $63 billion annually, study finds
The types of ageism include unfair treatment of the elderly and negative stereotypes about older people in general.
Artificial Intelligence ROI is coming sooner than you think
With 75 percent of health orgs implementing or planning to execute an AI strategy, OptumIQ said top benefits are improving patient experience and decreasing per-capita care costs.
Department of Justice, Atrium Health settle civil suit over alleged anti-competitive steering restrictions
If approved by the Court, the agreement will resolve more than two years of civil antitrust litigation.
California approves CVS, Aetna merger contingent upon premium promise and $240 million investment
New York State still needs to clear the $69 billion deal that CVS said it expects to close by Thanksgiving.
Patient engagement: Clinicians like the idea, but do they really know what it means?
While most interview participants expressed positive opinions about patient activation and engagement, many had limited understanding of them.
Geisinger unveils ProvenRecovery program for surgery patients which cuts down on opioid use, speeds recovery
Pilot program showed an 18 percent drop in opioid use and cut length-of-stay in half for certain surgery patients, yielding big savings.
HHS Secretary Alex Azar declares wildfires a public health emergency; CMS issues program waivers
CMS reminds Medicare Advantage organizations of their requirement to waive prior authorization in affected areas.
How hospitals can keep doctors positively engaged with their work
Physician engagement is viewed as a critical factor for improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare, as well as satisfaction and outcomes.
ACA enrollment drops 8% in second week
Week two of open enrollment shows an 8 percent drop in the number of people …
