Week in Review: AI Integration in Healthcare, Medicaid Rule Changes, and Tips on Workplace Humor
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review Podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett discuss Kaiser Permanente nurses striking over AI concerns, an interview with Dr. Robert Pearl on co-authoring a book with AI, challenges from stricter Medicaid rules, incorporating humor in the workplace, and gaps in medical practices' downtime protocols after a cyberattack.
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- Kaiser Permanente Nurses and AI
- AI can help with tasks like writing but requires human oversight and fact-checking, says Dr. Robert Pearl
- Changes to Medicaid rules will impact appointment scheduling, finances, reporting, and long-term planning.
- Incorporating humor can help humanize leaders and create a more inclusive environment.
- Regularly updating downtime protocols is critical for cybersecurity preparedness.
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