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For years, emergency medicine providers have watched the number of self-pay and high-deductible plan (HDHP) patients climb. With mass Medicaid disenrollments due to the unwinding of the pandemic-era continuous enrollment provision and continued employer reliance on higher deductibles, most experts…

If you look at most health systems’ mission statements, you’re likely to notice some common themes—improving health, advancing wellness, and enhancing quality of life chief among them. This is what communities want from their health systems, and it’s what drives…

Health systems are fast-tracking digital transformation, shifting from exploring possibilities to achieving measurable impact. At Becker’s 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting, panelists from Nuvance Health (Danbury, Conn.), Indiana University Health (Indianapolis), Summa Health (Akron, Ohio)…

Nearly every major health system has adopted, or is adopting, ambient AI for clinical documentation––a rate of uptake more reminiscent of viral consumer apps like TikTok than of traditional healthcare technologies. To learn more about the value and hype around…

With 85% of U.S. healthcare facilities reporting shortages of allied healthcare workers, the talent crisis in healthcare persists. The need for scalable talent solutions has never been more urgent. Fully funded, education-to-employment pathways are proven models for delivering health systems…

Becker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and universities across the U.S. to share their outlook on the future of hospital consolidation. The 68 executives featured in this article are all speaking at the Becker’s Healthcare…

As health systems face mounting financial pressures and workforce challenges, the conversation around AI has shifted from experimentation to execution. Within this landscape, ambient AI has distinguished itself as a leading source of both relief for clinical teams and enterprise-level…

The concurrent authorization process is plagued with challenges for both payers and providers. Inefficiencies like administrative burden, communication gaps, and inconsistent medical necessity determinations lead to increased costs and a poor member experience. In fact, commercial denials have risen 20.2%…

Health systems across the U.S. are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline mid-revenue cycle processes, reduce clinician burden and improve reimbursement accuracy. During a featured session at Becker’s 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference, leaders…

As AI becomes more embedded in everyday life, patients increasingly expect the same level of digital convenience and personalization from their healthcare providers. In a recent Becker’s Healthcare webinar, AI strategist and healthcare futurist Ron Galloway joined Cary Bran, vice…