News 2/26/25

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A survey of 1,200 family and primary care physicians conducted by Rock Health and AAFP finds that most are cautiously optimistic about the benefits of AI. A few highlights:

• Half of survey-takers have used AI in at least one case at work.
• Thirty-two percent have used it for clerical support, with half of those using it on a daily basis. (Click the image to enlarge.)
• Nearly a quarter of respondents have used AI-powered clinical decision support and/or information management.
• An overwhelming majority noted their willingness to try new AI tools.
• Physicians feel that, over the longer term, AI may improve their productivity but not necessarily patient satisfaction, relationship-building, or personalization of care.
• The majority of respondents feel that training and medico-legal protections will be key to their willingness to incorporate AI into their clinical workflows.
• Tellingly, nearly 20% worry that AI may negatively impact their job security.

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Sponsored Events and Resources

Live Webinar: March 4 (Tuesday) noon ET. “Securing a competitive edge in value-based care with AI: Data-driven strategies for enhancing returns across MA, ACO and Commercial programs.” Sponsors: Navina, AMGA. Presenters: Dana McCalley, MBA, VP of value-based care, Navina; Ron Rockwood, executive director of value-based care, Jefferson City Medical Group; Jonathan Meyers, CEO, Seldon Health Advisors. As value-based care models evolve, healthcare organizations must leverage AI to stay competitive and drive better financial and clinical outcomes. This webinar offers data-driven strategies for improving risk adjustment accuracy, optimizing risk stratification, and streamlining clinical and administrative workflows. You’ll walk away with proven techniques for measuring and quantifying the impact of your value-based care initiatives across your organization

Live Webinar: March 20 (Thursday) noon ET. “Enhancing Patient Experience: Digital Accessibility Legal Requirements in Healthcare.” Sponsor: TPGi. Presenters: Mark Miller, director of sales, TPGi; David Sloan, PhD, MSc, chief accessibility officer, TPGi; Kristina Launey, JD, labor and employment litigation and counseling partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP. For patients with disabilities, inaccessible technology can mean the difference between timely, effective care and unmet healthcare needs. This could include accessible patient portals, telehealth services, and payment platforms. Despite a new presidential administration, requirements for Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have not changed. While enforcement may unclear moving forward, healthcare organizations still have an obligation to their patients for digital accessibility. In our webinar session, TPGi’s accessibility experts and Seyfarth Shaw’s legal professionals will help you understand ACA Section 1557 requirements, its future under the Trump administration, and offer strategies to help you create inclusive experiences.

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Announcements and Implementations

United Physicians (MI) implements HealthFocus population health management software from HF Software Solutions.

Athenahealth incorporates Abridge’s ambient listening and AI-based clinical documentation capabilities into its new Ambient Notes software.

Experity enhances its Record Retrieval Service for urgent care clinics with ChartSwap’s health information exchange capabilities.

Eyefinity unifies its EHR and practice management applications into the new Encompass platform.

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Other

The Western North Carolina VA Health System installs a VA Health Care Telehealth Outpost at the Veterans Healing Farm in North Carolina. The farm also offers equine, canine, music, and art therapies, as well as farm-related classes such as canning and jamming.

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Sponsor Updates

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• HIPAA is More Than Keeping Medical Records Secure (AdvancedMD)

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