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2014 OSEHRA Open Source Summit: Global Collaboration in Health IT
2014-09-03 - 2014-09-05    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
OSEHRA is an alliance of corporations, agencies, and individuals dedicated to advancing the state of the art in open source electronic health record (EHR) systems [...]
Connected Health Summit
2014-09-04    
All Day
The inaugural Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers is the only event focused exclusively on the consumer-focused perspective of the fast-growing digital health/connected health market. The [...]
Health Impact MidWest
2014-09-08    
All Day
The HealthIMPACT Forum is where health system C-Suite Executives meet.  Designed by and for health system leaders like you, it provides an unmatched faculty of [...]
Simulation Summit 2014
2014-09-11    
All Day
Hilton Toronto Downtown | September 11 - 12, 2014 Meeting Location Hilton Toronto Downtown 145 Richmond Street West Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2L2, CANADA Tel: 416-869-3456 [...]
Webinar : EHR: Demand Results!
2014-09-11    
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
09/11/14 | 2:00 - 2:45 PM ET If you are using an EHR, you deserve the best solution for your money. You need to demand [...]
Healthcare Electronic Point of Service: Automating Your Front Office
2014-09-11    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
09/11/14 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET Start capitalizing on customer convenience trends today! Today’s healthcare reimbursement models put a greater financial risk on healthcare [...]
e-Patient Connections 2014
2014-09-15    
All Day
e-Patient Connections 2014 Follow Us! @ePatCon2014 Join in the Conversation at #ePatCon The Internet, social media platforms and mobile health applications are enabling patients to take an [...]
Free Webinar - Don’t Be Denied: Avoiding Billing and Coding Errors
2014-09-16    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific   Stopping the denial on an individual claim is just the first step. Smart [...]
Health 2.0 Fall Conference 2014
2014-09-21    
12:00 am
We’re back in Santa Clara on September 21-24, 2014 and once again bringing together the best and brightest speakers, newest product demos, and top networking opportunities for [...]
Healthcare Analytics Summit 14
2014-09-24    
All Day
Transforming Healthcare Through Analytics Join top executives and professionals from around the U.S. for a memorable educational summit on the incredibly pressing topic of Healthcare [...]
AHIMA 2014 Convention
2014-09-27    
All Day
As the most extensive exposition in the industry, the AHIMA Convention and Exhibit attracts decision makers and influencers in HIM and HIT. Last year in [...]
2014 Annual Clinical Coding Meeting
2014-09-27    
12:00 am
Event Type: Meeting HIM Domain: Coding Classification and Reimbursement Continuing Education Units Available: 10 Location: San Diego, CA Venue: San Diego Convention Center Faculty: TBD [...]
AHIP National Conferences on Medicare & Medicaid
2014-09-28    
All Day
Balancing your organization’s short- and long-term needs as you navigate the changes in the Medicare and Medicaid programs can be challenging. AHIP’s National Conferences on Medicare [...]
A Behavioral Health Collision At The EHR Intersection
2014-09-30    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Date/Time Date(s) - 09/30/2014 2:00 pm Hear Why Many Organizations Are Changing EHRs In Order To Remain Competitive In The New Value-Based Health Care Environment [...]
Meaningful Use and The Rise of the Portals
2014-10-02    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Meaningful Use and The Rise of the Portals: Best Practices in Patient Engagement Thu, Oct 2, 2014 10:30 PM - 11:15 PM IST Join Meaningful [...]
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4 Sep 14
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15 Sep 14
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21 Sep 14
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How Tech Advancements Are Shaping the Healthcare Industry

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                                   How Tech Advancements Are Shaping the Healthcare Industry

In the last few years, there have been countless strides forward made in the world of technology. For business owners, this has allowed a number of new and innovative solutions to issues that have persisted for generations. Naturally, with all of these advancements there has come a good amount of confusion. If you operate a business in the healthcare industry, you may be so overwhelmed with how many changes have come about in recent years that you fail to see which are most useful for your own establishment. 

From a heavy focus on data to a rise in AI-driven tech, there have been some significant trends sweeping through the healthcare world as of late. Take time to look over these points and learn more about how modern advancements are being implemented in medical businesses. 

A Reliance On Data

One major change that has taken place in the world of business in recent years is a shift to using data to solve all sorts of issues. Data has become a valuable resource because it can be applied to many specific scenarios. For professionals in the medical industry, data can unearth a wealth of information about patient preferences, new medical services, financial inconsistencies, and more. Of course, you must first learn how to accurately compile and analyze data in order to take advantage of all that this information can do for your company’s future. 

Give yourself time to learn more about your options with programs and apps developed for the purpose of conducting analytics. Find an option that feels intuitive to use and it can make a world of difference in how your data processing goes. 

A Focus On AI

Artificial intelligence has also made a profound impact on the world of healthcare. In triage cases, for example, AI has the ability to provide immediate assistance to a physician by offering to conduct scans or showcase relevant data and images. When a cardiologist uses an AI, he or she is able to put more focus on diagnosing and creating a plan of action as the computer takes on the more menial tasks that are related to the scenario. This has improved the overall efficiency of triage processes and has allowed specialists better insight into the needs of patients.

A super computer AI can be proposed in countless ways across various healthcare fields. Take time to learn more about how artificial intelligence can be used to expedite or improve upon various processes in your line of work and take the steps necessary to implement these modern changes around the workplace.  

A Shift In Marketing

Healthcare experts have also taken to digital options when it comes to promoting their services. In the past, a lot of marketing for physicians and others in the world of medicine was done by print ads or simple word of mouth. Now, it is more common for people to market themselves on the internet. If you’re hoping to see the best results from your marketing campaigns, you need to take a step back and assess what you can do to expand your reach and come to conclusions of more substance. 

Social channels can be a perfect place to take your healthcare marketing to the next level. Creating a profile on a site like Facebook allows you the chance to promote your professional side and develop a following. As you learn more about your audience from how they interact with your posts, you can create more relevant content and nurture your existing clients in a more direct way. What’s more, digital advancements have made it easier for healthcare companies to take advantage of cost-effect solutions like pay-per-click advertisements. Learn more about these ad options to see what they have to offer.

A Brighter Tomorrow

The healthcare industry is quite familiar with change. While some can be difficult to endure, the changes brought about by advancements in the world of technology have made it much easier to tackle a number of problems. From AI to PPC ads, there are countless options you can explore to take your company to new heights.