Health Information Systems

Who Owns the Codes to Your Medical Bills?
Management & Administration Who Owns the Codes to Your Medical Bills?

A growing number of healthcare stakeholders are voicing concerns that the proprietary nature of the CPT system creates an opaque environment that hides the true cost of medical care. This system, known as the Current Procedural Terminology, is maintained by the American Medical Association, a

How Will 13 New Hospitals Transform Kenya’s Healthcare?
Tech & Innovation How Will 13 New Hospitals Transform Kenya’s Healthcare?

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s recent consultative meeting focused on bypassing bureaucratic bottlenecks to ensure these KES 29 billion medical projects meet their deadlines. This massive financial commitment represents more than just the construction of physical structures; it is a

Can Clinical Judgment Save Lives When Lab Results Are Normal?
Care Providers Can Clinical Judgment Save Lives When Lab Results Are Normal?

Emergency physicians face the difficult task of identifying hidden cardiac risks in patients like Les Eyman, whose tests appear stable even while their arteries are dangerously blocked. The modern medical environment relies heavily on objective data points, yet these metrics often fail to capture

How Will SAMASTA Transform Healthcare Data in Karnataka?
Tech & Innovation How Will SAMASTA Transform Healthcare Data in Karnataka?

The phased implementation of the SAMASTA platform is set to modernize health data management by providing health personnel with a tool that works both online and offline in rural environments. This digital initiative represents a fundamental shift in how patient information is captured, stored, and

Atrium Health Settles $2.1 Million Data Privacy Lawsuit
Tech & Innovation Atrium Health Settles $2.1 Million Data Privacy Lawsuit

The North Carolina Superior Court of Mecklenburg County is scheduled to hold a final approval hearing on September 30, 2026, to evaluate the fairness of the proposed $2.1 million resolution. This legal milestone marks the culmination of a high-stakes class-action dispute involving Atrium Health and

Can Healthcare Cybersecurity Keep Pace With Frontier AI?
Tech & Innovation Can Healthcare Cybersecurity Keep Pace With Frontier AI?

Frontier artificial intelligence models like Anthropic’s Mythos now possess the autonomous capability to identify and exploit software vulnerabilities at an unprecedented scale. This technological leap has transformed the cybersecurity landscape for healthcare providers, who often manage delicate

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