Weekly Roundup – August 12, 2023

Welcome to Edge Biohealth Weekly Roundup, where we dive into the wild world of healthtech with a sprinkle of fun and a dash of innovation.

Buckle up, folks, it's about to get interesting!

Achieving Interoperability One Practical Byte at a Time: Ever wondered how to navigate the maze of interoperability in healthcare? Upstate New York’s Rochester Regional Health shares their journey, starting with lab data. Because let's face it, who doesn't love a good lab test result to brighten their day?

Surescripts, FTC Settle Over Charges of Anticompetitive Behavior: In a showdown worthy of a tech thriller, Surescripts faces off against the FTC. Find out how this battle royale is reshaping the landscape of routing and eligibility. Cue the dramatic music!

How AI – and People – Improve Revenue Cycle Outcomes: It's a team effort, folks! TruBridge spills the beans on how bringing the whole gang together can work wonders for preventing claims denials. Because why spend hours reconciling when you can prevent them in the first place?

Enabling AI-First Health Plan Operations: Get ready for a deep dive into the world of AI and health plan operations with Deepan Vashi at Firstsource. Spoiler alert: it involves integrating core systems and embracing interoperability like never before.

Ensuring ADA Compliance and Inclusiveness With Digital Kiosks: Karla Guarino at Kiosk Innovations sheds light on the importance of accessibility for patients with disabilities. Because everyone deserves a smooth experience, regardless of ability.

What ChatGPT Means for Virtual-First Care: ChatGPT is shaking up the healthcare scene with its asynchronous communication magic. Erica Jain at Healthie breaks down how this tech is revolutionizing care management.

Hallucinated AI Can Be Used in Patient Engagement: Dr. Michelle X. Zhou at Juji reveals the quirky side of AI chatbots and the importance of human intervention. After all, even bots need a reality check sometimes!

Funding and M&A Activity: 

It's a whirlwind of acquisitions and investments! From RCM vendors to digital primary care platforms, the healthtech landscape is buzzing with activity.

Thanks for joining us on this rollercoaster ride!

Be sure to tune in next time for more juicy updates in our Edge Biohealth Weekly Roundup.

Until then, stay curious and keep innovating!