HIMSSCast HIMSSCast: Looking ahead to 2025
Jan 11, 2025
The discussion highlights upcoming healthcare trends and the financial impacts of telehealth as 2025 approaches. Emerging wearable technology and its role in remote patient monitoring are examined, alongside challenges in physician pay and economic pressures. Cybersecurity needs in the face of burnout and budget cuts are underscored, as well as AI's evolving role in healthcare. Additionally, unexpected retail clinic closures raise significant questions about integration with hospitals and the future of sustainable healthcare practices.
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Telehealth Uncertainty
- Telehealth flexibilities, strongly advocated for, faced last-minute uncertainty.
- Trump and Musk's intervention scuttled the initial bill, leading to a short-term extension.
RPM's Potential
- Remote patient monitoring (RPM) and hospital-at-home programs offer significant potential.
- Wearable companies, like Aura, are entering the RPM market with substantial funding.
Post-Breach Actions
- Protect your information after a data breach notification.
- Freeze credit reports through Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.