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Inspired by this article and Elon Musk’s statements earlier this month that AI “will probably be smarter than any single human next year” and “by 2029, AI is probably smarter than all humans combined” I created a list of near-term, mid-term, and long-term tasks that are likely to be replaced by AI in the healthcare provider space. Here's my best guess at how AI-driven automation in the healthcare provider will impact key workflows over the next decade. Companies mentioned are at least one per task that are already or are likely to benefit from advances in AI, timelines are when each area starts working its way up the ‘Slope of Enlightenment’ on the adoption curve.Near-Term (0-3 years):Appointment Scheduling: (Zocdoc)Medical Transcription/EHR Documentation: (Nuance Communications, Abridge)Billing and Coding: (Optum, 3M)Patient Outreach: (Luma Health)Prior Authorization: (Janus Health)Claims Processing: (Change Healthcare)Insurance Verification: (Availity)Mid-Term (4-7 years):Automated Referral Management: (ReferralMD)Population Health Management: (Epic)Medication Reconciliation: (Surescripts, DrFirst, Inc.)Compliance Monitoring: (HealthStream, symplr)Performance Analytics: (Health Catalyst)Staffing Optimization: (ShiftWizard by HealthStream)Clinical Decision Support: (VisualDx)Long-Term (8-10 years):Autonomous Medical Assistance: (Ava Robotics)Personalized Treatment Plans: (Tempus AI)Patient Triage: (Buoy Health)Disease Prediction and Prevention: (ClosedLoop)Continuous Monitoring: (BioIntelliSense, Inc)Just like in my household, it'll be interesting watching the controlled chaos unfold in healthcare. #AIinHealthcare #FutureofMedicine #InnovateOrStagnate

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Honored and proud to be part of a team that consistently strives for excellence. This recognition highlights our strong partnerships with clients, who motivate us to continuously excel. Thank you for your trust and collaboration.#BestInKlass #TeamEvergreen #KLASAwards

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#ViVE 2024 is right around the corner! Team Evergreen Healthcare Partners will be there to dig into the latest trends in digital health and health IT. Let's meet up in Los Angeles!

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"The future of medicine is going to be as much about networks as it is about molecules. The future of healthcare is a full-payer model that engages patients in their care." - Dr. Patrick Soon-ShiongIn a payer-led managed care model where the payvider bears full risk, patients may benefit from more informed decision-making as communication would flow more seamlessly. We'd fully connect treatments with the costs associated with them, shaping a cohesive, patient-engaged, and financially sustainable healthcare ecosystem.This may be happening today, whether we like it or not:🏥 Health systems are venturing into insurance lines of business (payviders) and large payers like Optum are acquiring health systems/provider groups.🤝 Simultaneously, the healthcare landscape is witnessing a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), paving the way for larger and more comprehensive networks. Health systems are strategically partnering, acquiring, and collaborating to offer a spectrum of services under one unified organization.💡 The goal? To provide patients with a seamless and coordinated healthcare experience from primary care to specialized treatments, all within a unified network. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters a holistic, patient-centric approach.Exciting times ahead! #FutureOfHealthcare #IntegratedNetworks #HealthcareTransformation

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We're witnessing the transformation of healthcare through announcements like this. Hims & Hers is forging ahead in its mission to seamlessly integrate virtual and in-person care services, and has landed relationships with health systems including Hartford HealthCare, Ochsner Health, Mount Sinai Health System, and Carbon Health.Digital Front Door Opportunity for Health SystemsBy leveraging Hims & Hers' virtual platform as a "digital front door," health systems are connected with patients in need of in-person care. Health systems can optimize their brick-and-mortar locations for high-value services, while Hims & Hers can focus on its specialty categories. It's a win-win situation that transforms healthcare, making care more accessible and affordable.Hims & Hers Expands Collaboration with Health SystemsHims & Hers is teaming up with healthcare providers to connect patients with a spectrum of healthcare services ranging from mental health to primary care. This collaboration creates a more holistic approach to patient well-being.Shaping the Future of HealthcareThis type of collaboration exemplifies the evolving landscape of healthcare, where digital health and traditional providers work hand-in-hand to provide comprehensive and personalized care. #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #Collaboration #FutureOfHealthcare #DigitalHealthTransformation

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New leadership opportunity at Evergreen Healthcare Partners hot off the press!

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Great example of maximizing the value of data that exists in the EHR. Key takeaways:- You can't improve what you don't measure. Invest in not just designing reports but engaging with operations to build trust and adoption of the reports.- Efficient ORs can improve patient safety, increase OR throughput, and improve patient, surgeon, and staff satisfaction.- ORs can generate up to70% of a hospital’s revenueand account for up to40% of its costs. Even small improvements to OR throughput drives significant financial benefits.- OR reporting initiatives should include discussion around standardizing organization-wide surgical policies, key performance indicators, and reports, and reviewing these reports with OR staff regularly.If you’re looking to improve your OR efficiency, consider a project focused on designing, standardizing, and driving adoption of standard Epic reports. 🚀👨⚕️👩⚕️💰🏥https://lnkd.in/e8fsX6RJ

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As the year comes to a close, it's crucial to pause amidst the hustle. In true 2023 form, I asked Chat-GPT to help me create a framework to reflect on 2023 and set goals for the new year. Thought that I'd share with LinkedIn in the hope that more of you can benefit.🚀 Top Learnings: [Share a brief insight or lesson learned]🏆 Proud Moments: [Highlight an achievement that made you proud]🤝 Key Supporters: [Acknowledge those who played a crucial role in your success]💪 Strengths in Action: [Discuss how your strengths contributed to your success]🔄 Learned from Mistakes: [Briefly mention a lesson learned from a mistake]Looking forward to 2024, here are my focus areas:🎓 Learning Goal: [Specify a skill or knowledge area you aim to develop]🔄 Committing to a Habit: [Share a positive habit you plan to cultivate]🔍 Curious Career Conversation: [Find someone you'd like to engage in a career-focused discussion]🤝 Supporting Others: [Describe how you plan to build and support your network]🚫 Mistake-Free Zone: [Outline steps to avoid a past mistake]Let's make 2024 a year of growth and connection! What are your reflections and aspirations? #YearInReview #Reflections #CareerGrowth #2024Goals

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