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Legislative proposals could reduce bad debt, but would likely introduce additional complexity to billing processes.
The sophisticated techniques used in cognitive computing are the next frontier for AI in healthcare, and the results could be transformative.
The findings refute assertions that a reduction in drug spending would endanger access to life-saving drugs.
Lower supply spending doesn't have to translate to lower-quality care, an important consideration as providers look to tighten up their supply chains.
Real estate is increasingly becoming an avenue for providers to increase their revenue and footprint in the community.
Providers continue to be the most targeted organizations for industry cybersecurity breaches, with nearly 4 out of 5 breaches.
Successive rounds of unnecessary testing can cause physical and psychological harm to patients and waste an estimated $200 billion annually.
Discussing benefits and risks of low-value diagnostic testing via head CT scan with patients can reduce the prevalence of such testing.
Wasteful spending is an increasingly thorny problem in healthcare, especially with the industry comprising an ever-larger portion of GDP.
Mergers and acquisitions helped grow revenue but it's taking health systems longer to realize expected synergies.