AI companies are producing tools to help automate the revenue cycle, one of the most expensive and complicated departments of a hospital. These tools have demonstrated promise in collections, but many healthcare leaders remain skeptical that these tools can mend their troubled relationships with insurance companies.
Understaffing in the healthcare industry has been widely studied, and technology stands out as a good solution for certain workflows. Emerging tools seamlessly integrate into the workflows that make up this human-centered environment. These tools provide data that enhance efficiency and allow staff to focus more on patient care, including monitoring high-risk situations to keep them from escalating.
Semler Scientific has offered to pay the Department of Justice nearly $30 million to settle federal healthcare fraud claims related to its peripheral artery disease test, QuantaFlo — a product used by UnitedHealth Group and other large insurers.
On Wednesday, CISA warned of heightened breach risks after the compromise of legacy Oracle Cloud servers earlier this year and highlighted the significant threat to enterprise networks.
As the Coachella Valley continues to grapple with a shortage of medical professionals, some local healthcare providers are looking to artificial intelligence for relief. At the center of the conversation is Desert Oasis Healthcare, which is integrating AI tools to support both doctors and patients.
AI has the incredible ability to analyze large sets of data from multiple sources in the blink of an eye. Through this analysis, it can then predict any unusual patterns that might occur, allowing governments the opportunity to be one step ahead.