Pinnacle Health Informatics

01/12/2023

Are rural communities missing out on AI opportunities?

New research shows that small towns and rural areas have a lot to gain from access to AI technology. AI has the potential to improve life in the countryside when it’s able to reach its users. As this technology evolves, it could even be used to help solve some of the more elusive problems facing rural areas today, such as poverty and poor access to education.

AI can improve people's lives in both urban and rural areas. There are still challenges facing AI going mainstream—such as access to data and suitable training—but with innovation and awareness, these issues could be surmounted.

Check out the full article at https://go.nature.com/3G9rlLm.

01/11/2023

At Pinnacle Health Informatics, we believe in creating a culture of quality and excellence by empowering people to reach their full potential. Our goal is to create an environment where our team can thrive by helping improve healthcare outcomes with data-driven solutions.

The most important thing for us to hear is that data projects we have worked on helped improve patient care or made other improvements in their organizations.

Are you stuck on a data project and looking for a fresh pair of eyes? Schedule a free consultation with us to see how we can help you at https://bit.ly/3ClKMOW

01/09/2023

Are you looking to improve data literacy within your organization this year?

As data literacy permeates every aspect of our lives at an increasingly rapid rate, it becomes vital for us to understand its importance and the ways in which different types of data can be used to influence, enhance, and shape the future of healthcare.
Data projects, done well, will continue to improve patient outcomes and quality of life for decades to come, but only if organizations understand how to implement them correctly.

MedCity News shares the best practices healthcare organizations can use to cultivate data literacy among their workforce and ensure they can make informed decisions based on information. Read the full article at https://bit.ly/3G8F9G0.

Healthcare organizations must ensure they have a data-literate workforce that is confident in using the data and is empowered in using it to make decisions. Here are some best practices that hospitals can implement to better empower their employees to make data-driven decisions.

01/06/2023

What are the predicted trends for the healthcare industry for 2023? 🤔

This article, shared by MedCity News, highlights three major predicted trends that will reshape healthcare delivery in 2023 as expected by the research company Forester.

The key trends include expanding retail clinics, limited access to care for rural citizens, and overall growth of technology-enabled care delivery models.

To prepare for these upcoming trends, healthcare leaders must continue innovating and leveraging new technologies to maximize patient convenience and affordability.

For more on this, check out the full article at https://bit.ly/3hN5ekv.

Consumer research firm Forrester recently predicted major trends that would shape healthcare in 2023. Healthcare stakeholders should prepare for key changes, such as care becoming even more inaccessible for rural patients and additional retail entrants into the clinic space.

01/04/2023

Shawn Fraser is the founder of Pinnacle Health Informatics and has been in the behavioral health field for over 20 years.

Throughout his career, Shawn has had the opportunity to help many organizations overcome common challenges in behavioral health through a better understanding of their data and related analytics.

Through this empowerment, behavioral health organizations can enhance their patient services, reduce attrition and increase the propensity for positive outcomes. Shawn's passion for helping others succeed continues to drive his work.

In this week’s blog post, you will learn more about Shawn Frasier's work as a behavioral health professional and what he has learned during his 20+ years in the industry. Read the full article at https://bit.ly/3FFT70Q.

Shawn Frasier is the founder of Pinnacle Health Informatics and has been in the behavioral health field since 1998. He enjoys helping organizations unlock their data and better serve their patients. In his free time, he likes being active, traveling, learning new things, being with his family, and m...