The previous article in this series gave some history of social determinants of health (SDoH) and the importance of addressing them in medicine. This article delves deeper into various aspects of data handling, and…
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Rural Healthcare Organizations Need Security Support
Healthcare access is already a challenge for rural communities across the country. The threat of a cyberattack is yet another immense weight for these independent health systems to juggle.
Many…
AI, machine learning, and NLP are revolutionizing healthcare through data analysis. Premier Inc. exemplifies this transformation, showcasing how AI optimizes patient selection for trials, identifies diseases like lung cancer, and enhances dementia care. By…
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By Anuja Vaidya
September 25, 2023 – The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is establishing an institute focused on expanding and enhancing healthcare delivery through digital technologies.
The TTUHSC Institute of Telehealth and Digital Innovation…
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By Sara Heath
September 11, 2023 – Inaccurate reporting of home healthcare falls may be tainting the quality of information shared via Care Compare, the online platform the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services intends to…
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Explore AI’s data challenges in healthcare with Ryan Sousa, VP of Data and Analytics/AI at Pivot Point Consulting. With decades of experience, including leadership roles at Amazon and Nokia-acquired startups, he discusses AI’s data…
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By Sara Heath
August 31, 2023 – Rural healthcare organizations excel at addressing social determinants of health despite the barriers blocking patient care access, a new University of Missouri study found.
Overall, hospitals and health systems serving…
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Patient access – or the ability of individuals to receive healthcare services whenever they need them, regardless of factors such as location, socioeconomic status, language barriers, or administrative complexities – is a crucial aspect…
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By Anuja Vaidya
August 14, 2023 – Ohio-based Cincinnati Children’s is collaborating with Parkview Health to launch telehealth clinics to expand healthcare access for children seeking pediatric neurosurgery, rheumatology, and drug-resistant epilepsy consultations.
Launching in August, the…
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Bipartisan senators, led by Bob Casey and James Lankford, urgently call on Congress to prevent $8 billion in annual payment cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program, aiming to safeguard healthcare access for…
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