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For decades, researchers have been working toward a common vision of ambient intelligence, achieving a pervasive computing environment that enables interaction with and responds appropriately to humans. Finding ways to harness the cloud and advanced AI have helped to create more intelligent spaces that help people live and work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Balancing automation with expert input to effectively navigate the complexities of contract management.

It's groundhog day again and it's unclear if we are going to bear the additional load or if this will be the one that breaks our backs.The recent CMS proposal to decrease physician pay by 2.8% in FY2025 is causing great concern. This potential pay cut is a stark reminder of the untenable position that physicians find themselves in. They're being asked to transform their practices even as they increasingly struggle to keep the lights on in the face of rising costs and increasing demand. While at the same time, there is hope for enhancing and expanding value-based care models with an emphasis on primary care and chronic care management.

Healthcare organizations that want to participate in the new ACO Primary Care Flex Model (ACO PC Flex) have until August 1, 2024, to submit their applications. The opportunity to participate in the newest Medicare program prompts some important questions. First, should your organization participate? What makes this program different from others? Are there features that could impact and improve outcomes—clinical and financial? We believe there are.

What is the promise of AI for healthcare?

In the complex US healthcare landscape, patient outcomes and satisfaction are critical metrics of success for patient-centric care. Prioritizing the patient's specific needs, preferences, and values, and involving the patient as an active partner ensures patients are included in all clinical decisions. The adoption of patient-centric care has been shown to enhance patient satisfaction significantly and improve clinical outcomes, addressing many of the inherent challenges of the US healthcare system.