The AI Inflection Point in Healthcare Healthcare stands at a pivotal moment. The convergence of digital transformation, post-pandemic strain, and shifting patient expectations has accelerated the demand for smarter, more scalable systems. Generative AI introduces a fundamentally different capability: the power to create, summarize, and personalize content, interactions, and workflows...

As we recognize Access Week 2025, it’s clear that the healthcare industry has reached an inflection point. No longer is “patient access” confined to scheduling appointments or answering calls—it’s now a comprehensive, strategic function that shapes the entire patient experience, impacts outcomes, and influences financial performance. This year’s theme, “Tapestry...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a conceptual idea to a central component in healthcare strategy. A recent article that I was reading from Becker’s Hospital Review highlights several key trends that 66 healthcare leaders are prioritizing in 2025. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hit-speaker-series-q-a/meat-computers-ambient-ai-coffee-makers-what-64-leaders-are-investing-in-this-year/  These trends reflect AI’s growing role in optimizing clinical workflows,...

Introduction: The Evolution of Customer Engagement For decades, calling a customer service hotline was the primary way for consumers to seek assistance. Customers would dial in, navigate an IVR system, and wait on hold for an available agent. However, as technology has advanced, customer expectations have changed significantly. People demand...

When it comes to healthcare, making sure patients have a good experience and keeping them engaged in their care are two of the biggest priorities. But while these terms—patient engagement and patient experience—are often used interchangeably, they actually mean different things. Think of it this way: Engagement is about communication...

The Digital Shift: How Patient Communication Preferences Are Changing As the healthcare industry develops, communication between patients and providers is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Traditional phone calls, once the primary method of patient-provider interaction, are being rapidly supplemented—and, in many cases, replaced—by digital communication channels. Secure messaging and mobility are...