Vacancy rates over 25 % are hobbling U.S. health departments. By pairing AI “co-worker” tools with nurse and physician licensure compacts, agencies can fill skill gaps 60% faster, slash paperwork hours, and keep mission-critical programs alive. Table of Contents The 2025 Workforce Crisis AI as a Force-Multiplier, Not a Job Killer Cross-State Licensing: The Fast Lane Read more…
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Cyber Shield 2030: Zero-Trust Tactics That Let Public Health Agencies Fight Ransomware
Ransomware is draining billions from U.S. health systems each year. A pragmatic, zero-trust security blueprint—backed by AI analytics, regional cost-sharing, and federal grants—can slash exposure time and recovery costs for even the smallest county health department. Table of Contents Why 2025 Is a Perfect Storm Zero Trust 101—Built for Lean Teams Step 1: Form a Shared Regional Read more…
Transforming Public Health: 5 AI-Powered Strategies That Boost Community Well-Being
Do you belong to one of the many public health departments juggling disease surveillance, chronic illness prevention, and community outreach—all while adapting to new mandates, diverse populations and reduced fundings? Keeping pace in this era of evolving threats, budget constraints, and the urgent need for timely data can be exhausting. The answer to not just Read more…
Changes to MIPS Reporting: What You Need to Know for 2025
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), a metric established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), plays a critical role in determining reimbursement rates for healthcare providers. It evaluates physicians based on their performance in four key categories: quality, cost, improvement activities, and promoting interoperability. In 2025, several important changes affect MIPS reporting. Read more…
Healthcare Technology Trends for 2025: Key Predictions from CureMD
Healthcare technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The New Year ushers in a transformative era for our industry with trends like AI-optimized workflows, enhanced interoperability, and strengthened cybersecurity at the forefront. As innovation expands into every corner of the medical field, initiatives like Safe Sedation Training play a crucial role in ensuring safe and Read more…
CureMD’s AI Medical Scribe Transforms Patient–Doctor Interactions
Imagine your first visit to a new doctor. You’ve read practice reviews online and scoured through different websites until you found one that sounds and looks appealing. You create an account on the patient portal and fill out new patient paperwork online. You arrive at the office on the day of your appointment and use Read more…
Emerging AI Technologies for Small Medical Practices
Running a small or growing medical practice is like walking a tightrope. You’re delivering great patient care while balancing paperwork and budget constraints. No wonder 54% of physicians are most excited about AI healthcare innovations that reduce administrative burdens, according to a recent American Medical Association (AMA) survey.1 AI tools for medical practices, such as Read more…
Unlocking the Power of AI Scribes: A Game-Changer for Independent Practices
Running an independent medical practice has never been easy. Rising administrative burdens, shrinking reimbursement rates, and relentless burnout can make it feel like you’re juggling flaming swords. Now, imagine being able to hand off some of that weight to a digital tool that can help with paperwork, boost revenue, and even brings joy back to medicine. Read more…
2024 Election and Medicare Reimbursement: Potential Impact on Physician Practice Income
November 1, 2024 Physicians across the country are facing mounting pressures. Reduced Medicare reimbursements, coupled with rising inflation, staffing shortages, and increased administrative demands, are pushing many healthcare practices to a breaking point. Over the past few years, Medicare payment rates have failed to keep up with the increasing costs of running a medical practice. Read more…
Election 2024: What Matters for Medical Practices, Doctors, and Hospitals
October 29, 2024 Election 2024: Key Healthcare Changes for Your Practice Healthcare is a pivotal issue in the 2024 presidential election. With rising operational costs, changing care models, and increasing patient demands, what happens in Washington will impact the entire healthcare landscape. Medical practices and hospitals will be closely watching, as these policies could change Read more…