In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Ed.D., Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Children’s Nebraska, discusses how the organization is pioneering agentic AI solutions to improve access and affordability of pediatric care. He shares insights on balancing empathy with scale,…
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Prior authorizations (PAs) continue to be one of the biggest hurdles to timely patient care. A recent survey found that 93% of physicians say that the PA process can delay treatment and three-quarters have seen PAs increase over the last…