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Archive for December 2023

Governmental Guidance on the Use of AI in Healthcare – Happy New Year!!!

December 29, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) recently provided guidance into the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the health industry. Of course it is government agency so the guidance is in a nearly 1,000 page document. The is the first comprehensive U.S. regulation delineating the responsible use and […]

Are HealthCare Providers Adopting AI?

December 26, 2023

A day does not pass without Ai being in our lives. We hear about it, we utilize it, we are affected by it. Healthcare is the largest industry in the United States. It is roughly 18% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Naturally, it is a heavily regulated industry and it should be regulated since […]

Almost New Years…Time to Review HIPAA!!

December 26, 2023

HIPAA policy should be reviewed and updated consistently. Many (most) healthcare facilities and vendors overlook this essential function. Now is a good time to review HIPAA policy because there are changes coming in 2024. HIPAA was first enacted waaaay back in 1996. Much has changed. A lot will change in 2024 – including fines!! Going […]

Utilization of Telemedicine is Dropping!!

December 26, 2023

Telemedicine has been a viable option in healthcare for about 30 years. However, it became part of mainstream medicine during the pandemic when patients were unable or unwilling to visit health care facilities. It seems strange that just a short time later, the utilization of telemedicine (telehealth) is dropping. However, medical claims for telemedicine have DROPPED […]