Getting and staying healthy shouldn’t be difficult, particularly at a time when we know so much about medicine. And yet far too many Americans struggle to get the healthcare they deserve. Of course, there isn’t one singular reason behind this phenomenon that is occurring across the country. Instead, it’s a combination of factors conspiring against […]
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Direct Data Entry: Claims Submission Methods to Review
Healthcare companies use the Direct Data Entry (DDE) method to manually enter, correct, and adjust entries. Medicare developed its information transfer mode, and it is still in use. Direct Data Entry DDE in Medicare Fiscal Intermediately shared system FISS is a common practice in most healthcare facilities. The DDE users use it to manually enter, […]
How NLP Engines are Fulfilling AI’s Promise in Healthcare
In an ideal world, the healthcare industry would be the perfect arena for unleashing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Sophisticated AI models require vast amounts of data to learn from, and healthcare data represents nearly one-third of all data in existence. Nevertheless, all that information could fuel the development of algorithms capable of detecting and diagnosing disease, […]
In the Middle of a Mental Health Crisis, We Still Don’t Have the Digital Ecosystem Patients Deserve
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of adults reported experiencing mental illness or substance abuse issues in June 2020. COVID-19 certainly exacerbated these numbers, but this trend has been climbing for some time. What’s worse is that only 45% of people who experience mental illness received treatment in 2019. How can the healthcare system accommodate […]
Dealing with Atelophobia in Today’s Digital World
In today’s digital world, where all spheres of life happen online and are in open view, perfectionism breaks new ground: While encouraging authenticity and diversity, some individuals still experience a terrifying fear of imperfection. Known as atelophobia, it paralyzes them from actions, kills digital productivity, or (what’s even worse) makes them talk a good game about their […]
4 Companies Changing The Face of Chronic Care
Long-term chronic medical conditions are a fact of American life, and they seem to receive only a small fraction of the attention and care they’re due. It’s estimated that some 157 million Americans suffer from chronic conditions, representing well over 40% of the population. That number is only going to go up in the immediate […]
7 Ways IoT Is Improving the Health Care Industry
The IoT is one of the most disruptive technologies across all industries today. There are already more than 50 billion connected items in use, and that figure keeps climbing as more organizations realize their benefits. One of the fastest-growing and potentially revolutionary use cases is IoT medical devices. The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is […]
How the Internet of Medical Things is Improving Healthcare for Patients and Professionals
The medical sphere is undergoing rapid transformation with the introduction of connected technological solutions. Known as the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), this system of interoperable devices is improving data-informed actions. It’s also alleviating time-consuming tasks for professionals and offering greater autonomy and customization for patients. Here is how the internet of medical things is […]
How These 9 Startups are Thriving in the Covid-19 Economy
The year 2020 will forever be known as “devastating to all businesses,” but the year has been especially brutal to industries such as hospitality, travel, retail, and restaurants. However, companies in other sectors, such as health and technology, have taken off. Here is how nine startups are thriving in the Covid-19 economy. These 9 startup […]
Medical Second Opinions Can Save You Anxiety and Money
We may end up undergoing medical procedures which could have been avoided only if we had looked for a medical second opinion. 70% of people trust the opinion of the first doctor they consult. 70% of people ALSO do not get their vehicles serviced on time. It is most likely that you and I also […]
Improving Surgical Performance and Physician Proficiency With AR/VR Simulations
Here is ReadWrite Q&A with FundamentalVR. *Many thanks to Richard Vincent, CEO, and co-founder of FundamentalVR, for his time, responses and answers in this interview. Can you give an overview of the Fundamental Surgery platform and the problem it solves? Multiple studies have shown surgical simulations can improve physicians’ cognitive, psychomotor, and technical performance. […]
Technology-Centric Healthcare is Here to Stay, Thanks to COVID-19
It seems so simplistic to talk about the way we used to deliver healthcare, in a pre-COVID-19 world. We moved around in close proximity to our patients and delivered care mainly up close and in person. But, technology-centric healthcare is here to stay thanks to COVID-19. Technology-Centric Healthcare There have been people ushering in new […]
What Will Telemedicine Look Like in 2030?
The future of the telemedicine industry isn’t entirely certain, but one thing is: Doctors will be making house calls again.
Why Real-Time Data Analysis is Crucial for Healthcare
Scientists believe Artificial Intelligence can free humanity from performing routine tasks in many areas. Healthcare is that area that seems to need these changes the most. While outside it is already 2020, and the majority of businesses are digitalizing themselves. And moving from on-premises infrastructure to clouds. The healthcare industry remains a pain point for […]
How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Healthcare
The global healthcare market was valued at $8,452 Bn in 2018 and the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9%. The healthcare costs are also rising, and the industry is actively involved in not only reducing the costs of care but also enhancing the overall caregiving. Artificial Intelligence is one such technology […]
IoT and Healthcare Technologies Converge for Better Patient Care
The healthcare sector is thriving by making health services and medical system more efficient for patients. The integration of technological advancements and the convergence of emerging technologies have expanded the reach of proactive and preventive care worldwide. Still, there is a lot of room left for improving healthcare facilities and enhancing the sharing of the […]
How Will the Pandemic Impact the Future of Work?
As the pandemic forces many staff to work remotely, it is shaping the future of work – with more AI-enabled digital tools being incorporated to equip employees with ways to automate and enhance business processes. Surprisingly, an IDC survey only last year revealed that almost one-in-three office workers would not delegate any work to AI […]
Smart Cities Solving Today’s Healthcare Challenges
According to the United Nations, 68% of the world’s population is projected to live in urban settings by 2050. With over 6,000 hospitals in the United States and over 36.5 million admissions annually, as reported by the American Hospital Association, health organizations are constantly being challenged. Here are smart cities and how they are solving […]
Can Artificial Intelligence Humanize Patient Care?
One of the big battles being waged in healthcare today centers around the limited amount of genuinely personalized care available for a large number of patients who need it. The challenge requires physicians and facilities to extend their reach while somehow also deepening it. Artificial intelligence could be healthcare’s unlikely rescuer. With its innate ability to […]
Healthcare Could be the Key to Making Tech Innovative Again
Apple has gone beyond its original vision in many ways through the years, and one of the most significant is its moves into the healthcare space. CEO Tim Cook recently shared that he believed it will be his company’s “greatest contribution to mankind.” But the fact that it’s moving in this direction now might be exactly what […]