Dec 10, 2024 OIG Audits Expose Vulnerabilities in HHS Programs By Mike Ruggio The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of...
Dec 04, 2024 Revisiting the 1976 Legionnaires Disease Outbreak! By Jeffrey Nix Those of us who recall the 1976 outbreak of Legionnaires disease should remember the scare of a possible flu-like pandemic. Those who...
Dec 03, 2024 AI's Potential to Revolutionize Healthcare and Fiscal Health By Mike Ruggio Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape numerous industries, and healthcare is no exception. A recent study by the Brookings...
Nov 15, 2024 AI Healthcare: Where the Money's Flowing By Mike Ruggio Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the healthcare landscape, and investors are taking notice. A September 2024 Flare Capital...
Nov 12, 2024 AI Copilots: A Game-Changer for Busy Doctors By Mike Ruggio Imagine a world where doctors spend less time buried in paperwork and more time with their patients. This isn't a distant dream; it's a...
Oct 31, 2024 Who's to Blame? The Ethical Quandary of AI-Enabled Medical Errors By Mike Ruggio Significant concerns have been raised regarding product liability as AI-enabled medical devices become increasingly complex and...
Oct 29, 2024 Navigating Genetic Data Privacy in the AI Revolution By Mike Ruggio Genetic data, the blueprint for an individual's biological makeup, is a treasure trove of information for healthcare providers and...
Oct 24, 2024 AI's Unseen Risk: Unwitting Fraud By Mike Ruggio The healthcare industry is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patient...
Oct 22, 2024 The Evolving Threat of Deepfake Telemedicine Scams By Mike Ruggio The rapid adoption of telehealth has revolutionized healthcare delivery, but it has also created new opportunities for criminals to...
Oct 17, 2024 AI and Unnecessary Utilization By Mike Ruggio A noteworthy concern surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is its potential exploitation to drive unnecessary...
Oct 15, 2024 AI and Risk Adjustment Abuse: A Double-Edged Sword By Mike Ruggio An area particular concern is the potential for AI to exacerbate existing problems of risk adjustment abuse. AI, while promising for...
Oct 14, 2024 Upcoming Changes to Fully Insured Health Plans in California: What Employers Need to Know By Brandie Barrows The California legislative season drew to a close September 30th, with Governor Newsom signing several Senate and Assembly Bills that...