Artificial Intelligence

More than 80% of revenue cycle management and financial execs say they're optimistic about AI-enabled revenue cycle management in hospitals, a new survey shows. But one-third are concerned or skeptical about using artificial intelligence in RCM.

Healthcare organizations will need to go through a three-step process to achieve post-quantum safety: Discover, observe and transform, says Scott Crowder, vice president of IBM's quantum-safe adoption team.  

Peak body RACGP has recently released its guidance for adopting the technology.

Abiding by clinical governance principles is key to the safe adoption of AI, according to Dr Nirvana Luckraj, CMO of Healthdirect Australia.

While businesses in other industries are deploying AI to improve consumer experiences, McKinsey and Harvard research shows that many healthcare organizations (HCOs) are reluctant to adopt AI partly because of distrust in the technology. As healthcare continues to transition to value-based care models, patient relationship management (PRM) is essential for improving patient outcomes and bringing financial benefits for HCOs, and AI will become a powerful tool in meeting these goals. This eBook explains how omnichannel, AI-driven virtual assistance supports long-term, meaningful patient relationships.

While patients expect personalized and convenient experiences from their healthcare providers, clinicians need access to patient data and clinical decision support to accommodate greater patient volumes and mitigate workforce shortages.

Healthcare leaders should address the stress of AI and share roadmaps to gain buy-in from nurses, says Dr. Iman Abuzeid, CEO and cofounder of Incredible Health.

What are the trends in digital health implementation across health systems, and what needs to be considered when applying AI for value-based care? Matt Cybulsky, LBMC practice leader for healthcare AI, value-based care and product innovation, discusses.

"Telehealth already has proven its value in increasing access to care – but paired with effective, responsible AI usage, it holds the promise of more efficient, effective and personalized mental health services," a telepsychiatry provider CEO says.

The 451 Research report indicates that rapid AI uptake is having business results, with  81% of AI-mature healthcare enterprises doing better in 2023, year over year.