Operations

There are growing numbers of U.S. adults without a usual source of care over the past decade, Commonwealth Fund finds.

AI has not yet done what the technology has done for other industries, and that is to inject productivity and efficiency gains into the system, says Dr. Brian Hasselfeld, senior medical director of digital health and innovation at Johns Hopkins Medicine.  

Consumers are looking for a more collaborative singular healthcare journey that focuses on preventative care, as well as the social aspect, says Adam Chee, associate professor, National University of Singapore.

Max Rogers, senior director of security operations center at Huntress, discusses reasons behind the rise in healthcare cyberattacks, the structure of many ransomware groups and why there isn’t one universal best response for every cyberattack.  

Rex replaces outgoing president Dirk McMahon and will continue his CFO duties in his new role.

Technology can consolidate systems and automate workflows, easing challenges including burnout, says Nicole Rogas, president of symplr.

The policies put pressure on benefits and premiums as insurers are already facing regulatory changes and higher utilization, AHIP says.

The introduction of a command center that looks at efficiencies and finances has been a key driver in the Middle East, says Sam Amory, managing director for the Middle East and Africa at Dedalus.

Symplr is building a connected enterprise to offer customers one vendor and the ability to share data among products, says Tony DiGiorgio, chief architect.  

Four are being sold to UCI Health for about $975 million, while two have been sold to Adventist Health for an undisclosed amount.