In the past year, the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence has become increasingly focused on the advancements and applications of generative AI and large language models. This shift in attention is well-founded, as these technologies represent some of the most significant leaps forward in AI capabilities, offering unparalleled potential for innovation across various sectors, including nonprofit organizations. Traditionally, in the aging-services sector, nonprofits (especially smaller ones) have been hesitant to adopt new technologies due to budget constraints, limited access to ..read more

As clinicians know, addressing the needs of patients living with chronic conditions, such as heart failure, Type 2 diabetes or hypertension, places a high level of strain on primary care providers and health systems. Although these patients require ongoing monitoring and regular check-ins to manage their conditions and help keep them out of the hospital, we typically see them in clinic only once or twice per year. That is what interested me recently when I decided to recommend a new remote patient monitoring program. Utica Park Clinic in Tulsa, Okla., where I am a practicing family physician ..read more

Providing excellent care for patients, both in person and online, is essential for healthcare organizations. Patients have higher expectations than ever, demanding personalized virtual care, convenient access and clear communication. Unfortunately, providers often struggle to meet these demands, in part because of the administrative burdens placed on physicians. Research shows that physicians spend more time on administrative tasks than working with patients face-to-face, leading to less personalized care for patients, inefficiencies for organizations and staff burnout.  At ..read more

Growth in the U.S. population and changes in its demographics over the past 40 years have led to a disparity in care access. In 1980, 740 counties were considered “metro” areas while approximately 2,400 counties were considered “nonmetro.” That balance has now shifted; as of 2020, there are more than 1,250 metro counties and fewer than 2,000 nonmetro counties. This reduction of the rural population, combined with a challenging payer mix, is leading to economic hardship and hospital closures in rural areas. According to a recent report from Chartis, 141 rural hospitals have closed since 2010 ..read more

Healthcare organizations generate millions of pieces of data, and clinicians’ need to pull meaningful insights from that data as it continues to increase. That’s where data engineers come in. They can design tools to expedite a broad array of processes and help health system leaders improve efficiency, patient safety and healthcare delivery. Data engineering solutions rapidly process huge volumes of data generated from complex inputs, such as on-premises software and cloud-based computing, while optimizing systems such as XML, JASON, API Call, HL7 and Parquet to facilitate the organization ..read more

We all know that multifactor authentication is a must-have to defend against cyberattacks in healthcare. But what happens when those extra layers of security start to wear people down? That’s where the concept of MFA fatigue comes in. It’s the frustration that users feel when they’re hit with repeated MFA prompts, and attackers are ready to exploit this. Click the banner below to learn how to get the most out of your zero-trust initiative ..read more

It is no secret that healthcare IT teams are overburdened, short-staffed and under increasing pressure to ensure data security and privacy, compliance and availability of critical services. Amid these challenges, security orchestration, automation and response solutions can reduce the need to carry out manual, time-intensive tasks, freeing staff to focus on mission-critical work. However, there is still uncertainty about how SOAR solutions work, suspicion that they may increase workloads and confusion about what differentiates them from seemingly similar security tools. Let’s take a look at ..read more

The role of spatial computing technology is growing quickly in healthcare. Innovative solutions for mental health treatment, 3D imaging and clinical training have already been deployed at major medical centers, with the Apple Vision Pro being the most common device used to operate spatial computing apps.  “It’s a new paradigm for computing,” says Dr. Brian Lichtenstein, an internal medicine physician and associate chief medical informatics officer for Sharp HealthCare in San Diego. “Spatial computing is a new way to interface in the digital world and opens many interesting options for ..read more

As the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to expand in healthcare, the next generation of clinicians will need to be more knowledgeable about such technologies. This raises challenges and opportunities for medical schools.   Educators are integrating AI and ML into curricula to train medical students to practice medicine in the real world, says Dr. Bernard Chang, dean for medical education at Harvard Medical School, which is creating an AI in medicine doctorate track. “We know AI is going to transform how healthcare is delivered. It already is doing that,” he say ..read more

The Google Pixel smartphone has evolved significantly since its first generation was released in October 2016. Today’s Pixel 8 has double the memory and storage of the Pixel 1, along with stereo sound (instead of a speaker), a display that’s 1.2 inches larger, and much more. Beyond specs that impress consumers, though, Google increasingly positions Pixel products as enterprise devices. Pixel 8 Pro supports biometric authentication and is compatible with Wi-Fi 7. It also natively runs a version of Google’s generative artificial intelligence large language model; known as Gemini Nano, the model ..read more