Insights on healthcare data, informatics & nursing

June 12, 2026

Is your AI playing offense or defense?

While many healthcare organizations use AI to appeal denials and recover lost revenue, a growing number are applying predictive intelligence before care is delivered — transforming Revenue Cycle Management from a reactive process into a proactive strategy.

May 13, 2026

Declining Fertility Rates and the Future of Healthcare Systems

“Our World in Data” recently published research examining the global decline in fertility rates. For health information professionals, this means accurate, connected, and longitudinal health data will be critical to supporting population health and patient-centered care ahead.

May 2, 2026

Nursing Left Out: How a Federal Definition Change Could Impact the Workforce

The Department of Education has excluded nursing as a “professional degree” program as it implements student loan measures laid out in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

April 20, 2026

From Retrospective Detection to Proactive Prevention in Medical Claims with AI

This case study examines a provider who overcharged for a leg brace beyond reimbursement benchmarks, identified only through manual review, and highlights how AI-enabled integration transforms retrospective workflows and the evolving role of the Clinical Information Professional.

April 2, 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Operational Impact for Health Information Professionals

AI is impacting healthcare across the continuum of care at an unprecedented rate. For professionals grounded in health information management, this shift can feel both exciting and uncomfortable — and offers real opportunity to excel.

February 24, 2026

Sustaining the Global Nursing Workforce: Trends and Challenges

Data published by WHO indicates global progress in reducing the nursing workforce shortage — from 6.2 million in 2020 to 5.8 million in 2023 — but deep regional disparities remain.

February 17, 2026

Healthcare jobs continue to grow

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released jobs data for January 2026. Healthcare continues to grow, adding 82,000 jobs in January alone — but a deeper analysis reveals meaningful questions for Nurses and the future of the profession.

February 3, 2026

U.S. Population Growth Slowing for Some States

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest population estimates, U.S. population growth has slowed significantly, driven largely by changes in migration patterns rather than natural change. For nurses and HIM professionals, understanding these trends is essential for workforce planning.

January 28, 2026

Federal Funding Fallout for Nurses

The Department of Education has changed how nursing degrees are classified for federal loans. Learn how this affects graduate nursing students and programs.

January 14, 2026

Celebrate Data Privacy Day January 28, 2026

Recognize and respect the importance of your healthcare data with a celebration of Data Privacy Day > January 28, 2026.

November 11, 2025

What Healthcare Consultants Do: Roles and Benefits

Healthcare consulting is a specialized service where experts with advanced knowledge in healthcare delivery, operations, technology, and systems provide guidance, strategic advice, and project leadership to healthcare organizations.

July 18, 2025

Loneliness and social isolation impact our health, longevity, and quality of life

The WHO Commission on Social Connection has released its global report: “1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness.” Addressing it requires both national strategy and individual action.

March 24, 2025

AI-Driven Transformation for Healthcare Organizations and Individuals

A few years ago – while adapting to the EMR and interoperability, could we have envisioned AI and the advancement of technology?

January 21, 2025

World Economic Forum Global Risks 2025 - A world of growing divisions

The World Economic Forum Global Risks Report identifies the top 10 risks facing the world, with geopolitical tensions the most challenging.

October 30, 2024

AI and Your Future; will you "react" or adapt

The Artificial Intelligence wave is transforming industries; learn the impact to healthcare workers and be a leader in your future.

May 15, 2023

AI to disrupt healthcare: A prescription for success

The healthcare industry is ripe for major changes coming from Artificial Intelligence. Plan for disruption to the delivery of care and careers.

January 30, 2023

Certified Health Data Analyst Certification has value for healthcare

The AHIMA CHDA has immense value for healthcare and the Health Information Professional; we must improve the pass-rate and number of testers.

July 25, 2022

Will The Future of Healthcare see the person as a Patient or an Individual?

The future of healthcare will engage the individual as a person — no longer “a patient” as described in a by-gone era.

February 9, 2022

Are Travel Nurses the Solution to the Nursing shortage?

The U.S. will need an additional 1.2 million nurses this year to meet patient demand and replace nurses leaving the profession. Travel and staffing nurses solve some immediate needs, but are not a long-term remedy.

July 11, 2021

The Healthcare Disrupters are here ... what it means for you

Amazon recently announced another venture — this time, into the healthcare space. What gives Amazon the potential to succeed where doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and reimbursement entities have struggled?

September 6, 2020

What is a Clinical Data Analyst?

A Clinical Data Analyst is a healthcare professional with broad clinical and technical knowledge including the administrative, revenue, clinical, and claim payment functions of healthcare.