Marshfield Clinic Health System has been striving to optimize its revenue cycle in response to financial pressures caused by an array of internal and external factors such as declining reimbursement rates, increasing inflation, a dwindling workforce and intricate regulatory requirements. The health system has put a Financial Improvement Plan into action, aiming at traditional and…
In the current healthcare landscape, fragmented data from providers and other stakeholders present a significant challenge and negatively impact care quality. However, in recent times, the industry's focus has shifted to the surgical operating room, the last "black box" in the healthcare chain. To streamline operations and deliver safer, smarter surgical procedures, health care providers…
This article discusses the challenge faced by innovators who create something new only to find their founding principles overrun by latecomers — those who gain attention for a concept that was not understood when originally introduced. An example of this "innovator’s dilemma" is the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
AI is a rapidly growing field with…
Ignacio H. Medrano, founder and Chief Medical Officer, reflects on a medical culture that too often defaults to intervention rather than allowing a more natural course of action. He shares a personal anecdote of a relative who, despite being relatively healthy for his age, was given potentially harmful immunotherapy for asymptomatic metastases from a previous…
Ignacio H. Medrano, the founder and Chief Medical Officer, expresses in his piece, written on the platform Savana, his perspective on how AI (Artificial Intelligence) might 'kill' Google. He firmly believes that Google's time is coming to an end despite its current dominance.
He argues that the enabling technology for this evolution will be AI. AI,…
The founder and Chief Medical Officer, Ignacio H. Medrano, shares a personal anecdote used as an analogy for a common question he gets asked in his field of healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI): "What AI course should I take?" The story begins with a friend of Medrano's, Nuria Gago. Gago, a successful author, consulted Medrano when…
Ignacio H. Medrano, the founder and Chief Medical Officer at Savana, discusses the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector amidst resistance from some quarters. Drawing parallels with the initial skepticism about platforms like Netflix by traditional cinema and TV executives, Medrano analyses a similar refusal to embrace change within his own industry.…
The International Diabetes Federation estimates that around 463 million people globally are presently living with diabetes. By 2030, this figure is projected to rise to 578 million, and by 2045, to a staggering 700 million. Although these numbers are concerning, diabetes is a disease that can often be properly managed with consistent monitoring, proactive treatment,…
Patient engagement, a familiar concept in modern-day healthcare, refers to the extent to which patients are involved in their own care, including understanding their medical conditions and adhering to their prescribed medication regimes. Patients who are more engaged in their health are found to be more likely to follow their care plans and medications, make…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the ability to fundamentally transform healthcare. Its deployment in patient support programs demonstrates the potential of this advanced technology in promoting healthy behaviors, ensuring the adherence of prescribed medications, and encouraging proactive self-management, all contributing to improved patient outcomes. Technology highlights how AI-enabled patient engagement is reshaping medication adherence programs.
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Emerging technologies have rapidly become pivotal in transforming the healthcare industry, especially in terms of patient care and support. Due to the evolving preferences of patients and a growing reliance on mobile devices, healthcare organizations are now adopting digital-first engagement strategies to keep up with the times. This could not be more evident since the…