Fragmentation of technology in Healthcare In the healthcare industry, fragmentation isn’t just a problem for hospitals and clinics—it also affects companies that provide critical services, such as physician advisors. These organizations play a vital role in supporting healthcare providers with clinical expertise, helping manage utilization reviews, prior authorizations, appeals, and overall care coordination. However, the systems […]
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FHIR Standard Adoption: Challenges Facing the Healthcare Industry The Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standard was introduced with the promise of revolutionizing healthcare data exchange by providing a modern, flexible, and easy-to-use framework for integrating disparate systems. FHIR allows healthcare organizations to share clinical information seamlessly across electronic health records (EHRs), apps, and devices. However, […]
The Persistent Problem of Fax Machines in Healthcare Despite rapid advancements in healthcare technology, fax machines remain a common fixture in healthcare organizations. Astonishingly, these machines are still used to transmit sensitive patient health information (PHI) across hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies. This reliance on outdated technology stems from historical precedent, minimal training requirements, and […]
Itirra to the rescue of In-House Healthcare IT Teams In-house healthcare IT teams face a range of challenges, particularly as the digital demands of the healthcare industry continue to grow. Many healthcare organizations rely heavily on these teams to manage everything from electronic health record (EHR) systems to cybersecurity, network management, and data analytics. However, […]
Challenges of Consecutive Authorizations in Medical Systems Consecutive authorizations in healthcare systems have long posed challenges for both providers and patients. This process, which involves securing multiple approvals from payers for a series of related medical treatments or services, can lead to administrative delays and create bottlenecks in patient care. The complexity arises from the […]
Itirra’s Technology Solves Prior Authorization Inefficiencies Introduction In partnership with AIDA Healthcare, Itirra, a boutique health tech lab based in Washington state, has developed a suite of automated solutions that helps AIDA’s customers solve the challenges of prior authorization. Healthcare prior authorization is a critical process that ensures patients receive appropriate care while controlling costs for […]