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Oracle Health announced plans to launch a next-generation EHR platform in 2025, incorporating advanced cloud and AI capabilities. This new EHR will feature Oracle's clinical AI agent, voice-activated navigation, and Health Data Intelligence, which integrates patient data from over 300 sources to enhance clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes. The platform aims to replace traditional EHRs, which often dictate rigid workflows, with a more dynamic system that allows for personalized care plans. Oracle Health emphasizes that the new EHR is a complete reinvention rather than an upgrade of the previous Cerner system. Additionally, Oracle plans to become a Qualified Health Information Network to facilitate standardized data sharing across the healthcare ecosystem. Executives at Oracle also unveiled new cloud applications to improve patient management and streamline front-office operations, reinforcing the company's commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and data utility while addressing interoperability challenges in the industry.

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India's healthcare sector is undergoing a digital revolution, with app-based services flourishing alongside traditional medical practices. This rapid growth, however, has come with a concerning rise in cyber security breaches, exposing sensitive patient data. Medical data breaches create significant dangers for patients fueling identity theft, fraud, and blackmail on the dark web. Adding on to this conversation with Digital Health News, I stressed the importance of strong data privacy regulations for healthcare startups: https://lnkd.in/guWVsHWw Thanks to Arti Ghargi and Digital Health News Digital Health News for featuring my contribution alongside other industry leaders. #Digitalhealth #triotree #technology #healthcare #datasecurity #patientcare #databreaches #digitalhealthnews #digitalhealthindia #dataprivacy TrioTree Technologies Pvt Ltd

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Latest thoughts on clinical decision support systems and clinical practice guidelines. This is personal to me because of an acute injury I had, and the care I received was vastly different from 2 health systems. Thoughts? #CDSS #CIO #HealthIT #Leadership

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Somewhat predictably, the headlines of Epic's UGM were mostly focused on AI. In my mind, the ones to focus on got buried as footnotes. Products leveraging Epic's position as the dominant inpatient EHR and selling differentiated products as a wedge into new markets (mostly under Health Grid) should frighten other healthcare vendors more than the AI arms race (which they'll largely win as the default option): - Payer Platform: A Health Grid product for payers. This was decently well covered, but that's because it's a mature product at this point. A lot of outlets covered it as if it was net new, but it was launched in 2019. The most noteworthy piece is Judy's quote saying they’re investigating submitting claims directly through Epic so you don’t need a clearinghouse - this represents a threat to clearinghouses and could represent the expansion from Payer Platform as a beachhead to attack incumbent SaaS, claims processing systems. - Epic Aura (labs): This is a Health Grid product for labs. This was launched previously. I don't see any announcements, but this is a beachhead for Epic to sell to labs that have or built their own LIS, allowing them to eventually replace it over time (or at least have all major labs as customers). This threatens existing LISes even more than Epic's LIS product, Beaker. They also announced a planned Blood Bank module, which increases their appeal as an all-encompassing LIS in this push. - Epic Aura (medical devices): A new sub-category of Aura (and Health Grid) for expanding into medical devices. I was waiting to see if they'd launch a separate category for medical devices or reuse Aura. First devices are cardiac arrhythmia and CGM. This threatens businesses like Redox to some degree. - Per Healthcare IT today, "Judy said they’re working on better surgical device manufacture planning leveraging the Epic schedule." This sounds like further expansion of Aura/Health Grid to surgical supply manufacturers. - I was surprised to not hear any updates about Discovery, Epic's Health Grid program for pharma. I'm curious what shape that will take. - I thought the use of the state of Washington + the Garden Plot model is a smart distribution play. Garden Plot has existed since at least 2022, but using a state for distribution to get to new markets that Epic struggles to sell to (small clinics, behavioral health clinics, correctional medical facilities and tribal facilities) is again another example of their expansionary mode. Health Grid products will be more impactful than the Vendor Services rat races or AI wars. It's worth paying attention to and taking advantage of: https://lnkd.in/gimisDzZ

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This is an interesting article because EHR companies, like Epic and Oracle's Cerner, have made siloing data a major part of their business model. Overall, I like EPIC’s ability to review records from other EPIC shops. It also has a nod to interoperability with its “Care Everywhere“ feature. However, this is often a disorganized and outdated collection of information. Using it requires a ninja level of both tech expertise and medical knowledge possessed mainly by younger physicians and chief residents. I am a fan (and advisor) of companies like Zus Health focused on user-friendly, comprehensive, and up-to-date interoperable health care data tools.

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Time Moves Slow in the Healthcare Service Industry, but Lightning Fast in Healthcare Software Over four years ago, I departed from the payment integrity services sector at the onset of the pandemic, after decades of serving major health plans. Leading armies of auditors and experts to mitigate payment errors was rewarding, saving the industry billions. Yet, finding new efficiencies became increasingly challenging within that model. During my first year away, I took time to reflect and research emerging trends, consulting on industry shifts. A clear pattern emerged: health plans sought to consolidate vendors, negotiate lower fees, and transition from post to pre-payment integrity. "Insource First" became the mantra, driven by the need for transparency and control. Traditional vendors operated in opaque ways, focusing on high-return claims without addressing root causes. Technological limitations hindered widespread insourcing, requiring extensive manual intervention. Today, automation has transformed these processes, offering unprecedented efficiency. These trends prompted my return to the industry with Advanced Medical Strategies (AMS), where I could leverage expertise and industry evolution. AMS is at the forefront, disrupting healthcare software with solutions that: - Unleash Cost and Price Transparency - Provide Root Cause Analysis and Content Transparency - Manage Clinical Standards of Care and Find Outlier Claims - Identify Payment Integrity Issues and Combat Price Disparities - Prevent Overpayments and Reduce Fraud - Utilize Advanced Predictive Analytics for Risk Assessment - Offer Actionable Business Intelligence and Data Insights AMS doesn't just cut costs; it enhances accuracy and efficiency through advanced automation. Our solutions empower healthcare organizations to reduce administrative costs, adopt subscription-based models, and maintain operational excellence. Join 3,000+ users who have revolutionized their operations with AMS, addressing complex challenges while optimizing efficiency. Ready to streamline your healthcare risk and payment integrity management? Contact us today to discover how AMS can transform your approach. #HealthcareInnovation #DataInsights #WorkflowAutomation #AMS #BusinessIntelligence #HealthcareTransformation #PaymentIntegrity #RiskManagement #Underwriting #HealthcareTechnology

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Introducing "Patient Safety," my newest comic where a CIO encounters a genie and is granted just one wish, which she asks that cybersecurity be a patient safety goal. This scenario underscores a vital message: the critical role of cybersecurity in ensuring patient safety. As healthcare is continuously attacked, integrating cybersecurity with patient safety initiatives becomes increasingly essential-not just from IT. Thoughts? Who is ultimately responsible for safeguarding patient data? #CIO #Leadership #Patientsaftey #cybersecurity #Patientsafteygoals

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Predictions for the Healthcare Analytics Space in 2025 Increased Integration Across Data Ecosystems As value-based care models continue to expand, seamless data integration across clinical, claims, and social determinants of health (SDOH) sources will become critical. Organizations will prioritize interoperability through networks like QHINs, Carequality, and CommonWell to create a unified patient view. Interoperability Will Become Non-Negotiable Regulatory and operational pressures will force healthcare organizations to embrace true interoperability, with frameworks like TEFCA, QHINs, and platforms like Carequality/CommonWell gaining momentum. Seamless data exchange will shift from a competitive edge to a baseline requirement. Shift from Retrospective to Predictive Analytics Organizations will move away from merely reporting past events and toward anticipating future risks, costs, and care needs. Predictive models will guide both operational efficiencies and patient care interventions. Demand for Transparent ROI Healthcare organizations will increasingly demand clear ROI from analytics investments, driven by financial pressures and accountability in value-based contracts. Solutions must demonstrate tangible outcomes like cost savings, care improvements, and enhanced risk stratification. Rise of Decentralized and Multi-Tenant Data Repositories As data ownership and governance become central, healthcare providers will adopt multi-tenant architectures to securely store and access aggregated data while maintaining control over proprietary information. AI and Machine Learning in Care Pathways(*) The use of AI to identify care gaps, optimize workflows, and automate routine tasks will grow exponentially. Providers will seek analytics solutions incorporating explainable AI to maintain trust and compliance. (*) Steep adoption curve Focus on SDOH for Equitable Healthcare Delivery Payers and providers will deepen their focus on SDOH to address health inequities. Analytics platforms will need to integrate SDOH data into actionable strategies for population health management. Emergence of Modular and Workflow-Specific Tools Comprehensive dashboards will give way to modular, workflow-specific tools that empower users to interact directly with data. These tools will emphasize usability and decision-making at the point of need. Partnerships Over Proprietary Solutions Collaboration between analytics providers and adjacent industries (e.g., tech, pharma, and public health) will drive innovation and adoption. Open ecosystems will gain traction over closed, proprietary platforms.

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💡 Will AI Agents Redefine SaaS—and Healthcare IT Along with It? Satya Nadella’s recent thoughts on AI transforming SaaS applications raise some compelling questions for healthcare IT. If AI agents can manage workflows, automate processes, and operate across systems, how might that reshape the way we deliver care and innovate? Imagine an AI-native healthcare application that doesn’t just support workflows but redefines them—matching patients to clinical trials, optimizing resource allocation, or even guiding decision-making for personalized care. But here’s the big question: Are we, as IT leaders, ready to rethink our architectures, data ecosystems, and strategies to embrace these possibilities? The potential is massive, but so are the challenges. What are your thoughts—are AI agents the next big leap for healthcare IT, or are we looking at incremental change? Let’s discuss. #AI #HealthcareInnovation #GenerativeAI #Leadership #FutureOfSaaS https://lnkd.in/g4vgBnhJ

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🔍 Lessons from the Optum AI Chatbot Incident: A Reminder for Cybersecurity in Emerging Technologies A recent TechCrunch report highlighted an incident involving an internal chatbot developed by Optum. Designed to help employees navigate standard operating procedures, the demo tool was inadvertently left publicly accessible online, allowing unrestricted access via its exposed IP address. While the chatbot contained no PHI (Protected Health Information) and was not used in real-world scenarios, it was trained on internal documents about handling patient claims and reimbursements. This incident serves as a valuable case study in managing cybersecurity risks when working with emerging technologies like AI. Key takeaways for healthcare and beyond: 1️⃣ Access Controls Are Critical: Even for demo tools, proper access restrictions—such as password protection and network segmentation—should be mandatory to prevent exposure. 2️⃣ Regular Security Audits: Vulnerability testing is essential to identify risks like public-facing IP addresses before they become issues. 3️⃣ Data Governance Clear protocols are necessary for managing internal documents and ensuring they are securely integrated into AI tools. 4️⃣ Caution During Testing: Even proof-of-concept tools require robust safeguards to prevent unintentional exposure. This incident underscores the need for vigilance when adopting new technologies, particularly in industries that handle sensitive information. While AI offers transformative potential, cybersecurity must remain a top priority. https://hubs.ly/Q02_RCk_0 #Cybersecurity #AIinHealthcare

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2024 Healthcare IT Year in Review – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 156 The 156th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast is sponsored by Pure Storage, the data storage platform that grows with you forever. This is the last Healthcare IT Today Podcast episode we will post this year, so for this episode, we are looking back and reviewing the 2024 healthcare IT year! We kick this episode off by sharing what health IT stories and news stood out to us this year. Then we talk about what technologies got on our radars in 2024. Next, we list the people, places, and companies that made our notable lists for 2024. Lastly, we talk about what our most memorable conferences were this year. Thank you to our sponsor, Pure Storage! We all need a data platform that is reliable, efficient, and manageable. Data is growing and requirements are changing. What feels sufficient and efficient today may not be tomorrow. Just like our own personal health, it’s important to routinely monitor your IT infrastructure. That’s why Pure Storage has created a quick quiz to help you start a conversation about whether your data platform is future-ready—or maybe it’s time for a checkup. Go to https://lnkd.in/emDiWdS9 to take a quick self-guided quiz—and start a path to more reliable and flexible data services. Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode: What Health IT stories or news stood out for you in 2024? What technologies got on your radar in 2024? Who are the people, places, or companies that make your notable list for 2024? What conferences were most memorable for you in 2024? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast. We publish a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Pandora Thanks for listening to Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on… Learn more https://lnkd.in/ebvvnkDR

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Efforts to lower costs through pricing structure reform and expanded insurance access are important, but incomplete. They fail to address a critical question: why are so many people sick in the first place? Simply put, the current healthcare model needs a reboot. Read on to learn more about how #technology can carry us into a more preventative healthcare system. #wellness #prevention

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Prioritizing wellness means embracing proactive, personalized care. The latest Federal Health IT Plan highlights how enhanced data sharing and interoperability are key to improving health outcomes for all. By using technology to connect patients and providers, we can empower individuals to prevent disease and live healthier, longer lives. Read on to learn more: #Wellness #PreventativeCare #HealthTech #Longevity

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In Part 2 of our conversation, John Lynn of Healthcare IT Today and I shifted from Epic discussion to more general healthcare interoperability. Teddy Roosevelt, Battlebots, and interoperability’s “messy shitshow” - we covered a lot of ground. Some highlights from our discussion: - The reality of EHR integration approaches - from sanctioned interfaces to RPA to direct database access - Why I was initially skeptical about TEFCA but have become optimistic about its potential - How information blocking regulations are acting as a "big stick" to drive meaningful industry collaboration - The importance of symmetric, transparent relationships in healthcare data exchange - Why solving specific workflows matters more than generic "data sharing" We also dug into the evolving dynamics between EHR vendors (especially Epic) and third-party developers, strategies for startups approaching integration, and how recent market events are accelerating QHIN adoption. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gn2A-HzB

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Oracle Health’s new Autonomous Shield initiative can help health systems migrate to a comprehensive EHR and cloud infrastructure that can reduce cyber risk. Read how the automation and security of #OCI can help boost performance. https://lnkd.in/dX-6BYVt

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EHRs have transformed healthcare, but challenges like interoperability, security, and costs hinder widespread adoption. In my latest article for Medgate Today. I delve into these issues and explore strategies to overcome them. From understanding the nuances between EHRs and EMRs to highlighting the importance of data standardization, the article provides insights into building a robust digital health ecosystem. Let’s embrace these changes to create a more efficient, patient-centered healthcare system. Check out the article to gain a holistic perspective on advancing digital health records and driving innovation in healthcare. TrioTree Technologies Pvt Ltd #Healthcare #EHR #DigitalHealth #MedgateToday #HealthTech #TrioTree

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Payers should consider joining a QHIN now. As an alternative to creating one-off DUAs and direct integrations with health systems, plans may opt to join a designated QHIN under TEFCA to support data exchange on a broader scale and gain access to accurate clinical data more quickly and affordably. When plans take steps to onboard with a QHIN, they should ensure their provider contracts specify a response to all QHIN queries for data, not just for treatment and individual access exchange purposes.

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https://lnkd.in/e_KBZUx2 this can help providers leapfrog their capability maturity but clean data pipelines are a foundational prerequisite.

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Prioritizing patient care is at the heart of healthcare excellence. From personalized treatment plans to compassionate support, every interaction matters. Together, let's elevate patient care to new heights. #PatientCare #HealthcareExcellence Read the Blog here: https://lnkd.in/gq4CJEes

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