Weekly Roundup – January 14, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. 2023 Health IT Predictions: Consumerism. Healthcare IT Today kicked off 2023 by asking the experts in our community to offer their thoughts on the year ahead. Our latest round of predictions kicks off with the ongoing consumerization of healthcare. Our experts say retail health and telehealth will continue to make gains as consumers vote with their feet to find a better care experience. This should also result in a greater push for price transparency, especially given concerns about the cost of care in an uncertain economy. Read more… 2023 Health IT Predictions: Analytics and Interoperability. It’s no secret that healthcare organizations want to get better at sharing data and generating insights. Our experts expect an emphasis on real-time data and actionable analytics in 2023, with a particular focus on drug diversion and behavioral health. Not surprisingly, information blocking is top of mind as well. Read more… 2023 Health IT Predictions: Health Equity and Social Determinants. Our experts predict two related trends for 2023: More organizations will make an effort to address health inequity because more patients will be at risk. A combination of improved care coordination and broader co...
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