Author: Heather Landi

Highmark Health taps Abridge to build ‘real-time’ prior authorization using AI

Tech

Highmark Health plans to roll out Abridge’s ambient clinical documentation technology across its entire organization, which includes 14 hospitals and hundreds of clinics. | Highmark plans to work with Abridge to co-design an AI-powered prior authorization solution at the point of care along with other innovative tools that integrate Abridge’s AI technology.Read More

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US small business optimism up but uncertainty clouds outlook

Business

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. small-business sentiment rose in July, though owners were becoming increasingly uncertain about the economic outlook and many worried about the quality of labor available. The National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday its Small Business Optimism Index rebounded 1.7 points to 100.3 last month, with some viewing business conditions as better and reporting that it is a good time to expand. However, the survey’s uncertainty index jumped eight points to 97, which the NFIB said was “clouding decisions about hiring, pricing, investment in plant and equipment.”Read More

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