The U.S. healthcare industry is at a pivotal moment. Rapid digitalization is transforming care delivery, improving operational efficiency, and helping providers meet rising patient expectations. Technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing are no longer optional—they’re essential for survival and…
While providers focus on delivering patient care, the financial processes behind the scenes are increasingly burdened by inefficiencies, rising denial rates and administrative complexity. These challenges threaten the financial health of organizations, making denial management a critical issue that requires…
Nurses and technicians make up the majority of the U.S. healthcare workforce, yet their voices are often overlooked. A new report from Incredible Health, the nation’s largest software and AI-powered career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, brings their perspectives front…
In the complex world of healthcare finance, trust and transparency between payers and providers are often elusive. But for one Arizona-based integrated delivery network (IDN), partnering with Zelis—a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions—marked a turning point. By implementing Zelis’…
Every day, hospitals and emergency services rely on a steady blood supply to treat patients undergoing surgeries, trauma care, cancer treatments, and chronic illnesses. Despite medical advancements, there is no substitute for human blood, making blood donors, blood centers and…
Health systems are increasingly turning to generative AI to tackle persistent pain points in RCM, especially in the labor-intensive mid-cycle. During a recent conversation hosted by Becker’s Healthcare and AKASA, leaders from Cleveland Clinic and AKASA shared how generative AI…
The healthcare industry is no stranger to change, but the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) — nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill” — may represent one of the most significant shifts in years. If the projections hold, millions of Americans…
Health systems have access to an increasing amount of data across their infrastructure, yet much of the most clinically relevant information is buried in unstructured formats. This data gap leads to inefficiencies, delays in care and missed financial opportunities. In…
AI is no longer an abstract concept for healthcare; it’s delivering measurable operational and clinical gains. But to capture value without leaving staff behind, leaders must take a deliberate, systemwide approach. During a recent discussion hosted by Becker’s Healthcare and…
The anesthesia marketplace is unique, complex — and constantly evolving. Because of its intricacies, many healthcare organizations have outsourced their anesthesia departments and billing to external vendors. Recently, however, some organizations are choosing to bring that function back in-house. Across…
