HITS (Healthcare IT Spotlight) - August 2024 Roundup

04 September, 2024 | 3 min | By Shweta Chakraborty
  • Category: Healthcare IT Spotlight
    • August has brought a mix of tech triumphs and challenges in the world of healthcare IT! We’re back again with another edition of HITS (Healthcare IT Spotlight), where we dive into the latest health-tech buzz. 

    314e’s recent webinar sheds light on how AI is revolutionizing healthcare IT, while a major IT outage caused by a CrowdStrike update disrupted hospital operations nationwide. At Epic UGM 2024, 314e connected with healthcare IT leaders to explore the future of digital health. Plus, discover how AI and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming Revenue Cycle Management, and catch Alyssa Dennis’s latest newsletter where she warns against the risks of ignoring legacy applications. Buckle up for an exciting roundup!

    Explore:
    1. 314e’s Recent Webinar Illuminates the Role of AI in Healthcare IT 
    2. CrowdStrike Update Triggers Major IT Outage, Disrupts U.S. Hospitals and Patient Care 
    3. 314e Engages with Healthcare Leaders at Epic UGM 2024 
    4. Experts Reveal How AI and Machine Learning are Transforming Revenue Cycle Management in Healthcare 
    5. 314e's Alyssa Dennis Urges Healthcare Organizations to Address Legacy Application Risks in Latest Newsletter

    1. 314e’s Recent Webinar Illuminates the Role of AI in Healthcare IT

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    On August 8, 2024, 314e hosted a webinar titled ‘AI: A Valuable Crew Member, Not the Ship’s Captain,’ with practical insights from experts Ryan Serrat and Alyssa Dennis. The event offered healthcare IT professionals practical insights into AI’s true capabilities and limitations, featuring real-world applications like Jeeves, Dexit, and Muspell Archive. Attendees left with actionable strategies to creatively leverage AI in their organizations.

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    2. CrowdStrike Update Triggers Major IT Outage, Disrupts U.S. Hospitals and Patient Care

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    A routine software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a widespread IT outage, disrupting several U.S. health systems, including CommonSpirit Health and Cleveland Clinic. The update triggered critical errors in Windows systems, leading to significant disruptions in patient care, scheduling, and billing operations. While a fix is underway, the recovery process is complex and challenging, especially for smaller healthcare providers with limited IT resources.

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    3. 314e Corporation Engages with Healthcare IT Leaders at the Epic UGM 2024

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    314e Corporation participated in the Epic UGM 2024, which took place from August 19-21, 2024, a key event for healthcare leaders to explore Epic’s latest updates and future vision. The meeting provided an invaluable platform for 314e to engage with peers and gain insights into Epic’s development roadmap, highlighting innovations and strategic advancements in health IT.

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    4. Experts Reveal How AI and Machine Learning are Transforming Revenue Cycle Management in Healthcare

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    Healthcare IT Today recently published an article that highlights how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in healthcare. Experts share how AI and ML are enhancing efficiency, reducing denials, and improving transparency in healthcare pricing by automating tasks, optimizing claims processing, and enabling predictive analytics. These advancements are helping healthcare organizations manage rising costs and staffing challenges while improving patient experience.

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    5. 314e's Alyssa Dennis Highlights the Risks of Ignoring Application Sunsetting in Latest Newsletter

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    Alyssa Dennis, HIM Product Manager at 314e Corporation, highlights the hidden dangers of clinging to legacy applications in her latest newsletter, where she warns healthcare organizations about the risks of holding onto legacy applications instead of archiving them. She explains how maintaining outdated systems can lead to rising costs, increased security vulnerabilities, and challenges in applying necessary updates. She also emphasizes the importance of embracing regular application sunsetting for maintaining a secure and efficient health data archival system.

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