Bradley Erickson

Technology Is the Connector — and Pharmacy Leaders Are Using It to Expand Access Connected Care is no longer just a concept—it’s happening now, powered by technology and led by pharmacy teams. Becker's Healthcare recently highlighted how health systems across the U.S. are leveraging digital tools to bring care closer to patients. From virtual prescribing to automated prior authorizations, from centralized dispensing hubs to mobile infusion units—these innovations are breaking traditional barriers in access. Here’s how technology is driving impact: - Digital platforms like Intermountain’s On-Demand service allow patients to access contraception, naloxone, and more—without a physical visit. - Telepharmacy models are enabling medication therapy management in rural and underserved communities. - EHR integration is optimizing medication safety and coordination, especially for chronic diseases. - Mobile and same-day delivery solutions are transforming the last mile of care, bringing meds directly to doorsteps. - Data-driven workflows are embedding pharmacists into specialty care to fast-track therapy and reduce wait times. What we’re seeing is more than operational change—it’s the evolution of care delivery. When tech tools are built around patient needs and used by empowered clinical teams, we achieve what Connected Care truly stands for: continuity, personalization, and equity. It’s time we stop thinking of pharmacy as a silo—and start recognizing it as a digital front door to better health. Link to article: https://lnkd.in/e5ZDG_se #ConnectedCare #DigitalHealth #PharmacyTech #Telepharmacy #HealthEquity #HealthcareInnovation #BeckersHealthcare

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The #AMA is actively considering a new class of #CPT codes to reimburse #AI in #healthcare called: Clinically Meaningful Algorithmic Analyses (CMAA) codes. These new #CMAA codes would reimburse directly for AI that “produce actionable, clinically relevant insights that directly impact patient care.” And this marks a dramatic change in the world of AI’s future in healthcare. AI was previously reimbursed in “remote monitoring codes” (think 99454) that reimbursed AI for data collection - an administrative function. These new codes allow healthcare systems to now be reimbursed for AI for into clinical insights and intelligence as it relates to support clinical care and patient outcomes. A dramatic difference in the reimbursement of AI to billed by hospital systems in support of clinical functions, insights and intelligence. Now although I support reimbursement for AI in healthcare - the inherent question for me - is why can we not bill these same codes for nursing? We have been told for decades that it would be too complex, too impossible to unbundle nursing workflows and services to be billable from the current design - but the exact definition of the new CMAA codes align to the deliverables of nursing. So the imperative and time is now to also redefine CPTcodes for nursing. What I do not want to see happen - is when nursing leadership asks for more nurses - they are again told there is no way to pay for more nurses (as our profession is a cost - no billable reimbursement for nurses) - but that you can have more AI (because AI is billable). AI cannot operate without humans in the loop in clinical care - and much of those humans in the loop in healthcare will be nurses. If the AMA can create an entire new class of codes to bill for AI - they can find a way to create a class of CPT codes to bill for nursing services. The time is now to act and make sure nursing is not left invisible and written out of these coming changes. #NursesOnLinkedIn #HealthcareOnLinkedIn #CPTCodes #AIHealthcare American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Commission for Nurse Reimbursement #Nurses #FutureOfNursing #Reimbursement

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Limited EHR #interoperability leads to prolonged hospital stays lengthened consultation times frequently necessitated repeat investigations to be performed impaired physician access to clinical data hampered communication between providers and was perceived to threaten patient safety. Conclusion As healthcare data continues to increase in complexity and volume, EHR interoperability must evolve to accommodate these growing changes and ensure the continued delivery of safe care. The experiences of physicians provide valuable insight into the practical challenges limited interoperability poses and can contribute to future policy solutions to better integrate EHR in the clinical environment. #OpenDataPlatforms #HL7FHIR #openEHR #OMOP #Snomed #DataAvailability #EHDS #MasterclassopenEHR A recent study published in BMJ surveyed 636 NHS England doctors to understand how electronic health record (EHR) #interoperability – or the lack of it – affects their daily work and patient safety. Access the paper here https://lnkd.in/dCVHhuEU Thanks to vitagroup for sharing. openEHR NL openEHR UK openEHR UK openEHR Sverige HL7 Nederland HL7 Australia HL7 Spain Health Level Seven International Better Tietoevry HiGHmed Cambio Group Dedalus DIPS AS vitagroup Agence du numérique en santé Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport Nictiz CODE24 CumuluZ Health-RI Limburg, RSO Zuid-Limburg Santeon mProve ziekenhuizen NFU - Nederlandse Federatie van Universitair Medische Centra NHS Sistema de Salut de Catalunya European Commission Nederlandse Vereniging voor Klinische Informatica (NVKI) UKDHC Zuyderland Maastricht UMC+ Karolinska University Hospital OneLondon University Hospital Basel Charité - University Medicine Berlin

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As AI reshapes medicine, it’s essential that children and families are in the conversation. The new RAISE Health Symposium Summary Paper highlights why representation in AI development matters—and how we can ensure these tools serve pediatric care as well as adult health. Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/g42a-U9a

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When it comes to innovative technology in healthcare spaces, “It’s AI forward, not AI first." This is a great article outlining Rachini Moosavi's people-first approach to AI integration across health systems. As the chief analytics officer for UNC Health, Rachini focuses on creating a healthy and positive AI governance culture while rolling out new tools. I've been fortunate enough to witness the impact of this approach here at UNC Health, and I'm proud to say that it works. It's values-driven, like the culture at UNC Health, and it captures the importance of trust and transparency during times of change. Most importantly, it carries the same spirit of compassion we give to our patients and applies it to our teammates.

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Rural and community hospitals are battling Medicaid cuts, rising labor costs, and Medicare Advantage hurdles. But what is #AI role? Can it empower leaders to reclaim control of mission, optimize operations, and refocus on patient-centered care? Read my latest reflections on how AI can transform hospital strategy and purpose: https://lnkd.in/d5gStGnQ What are your thoughts on AI's role in healthcare? Let's discuss in the comments! #AIinHealthcare #RuralHealth #HospitalLeadership #HealthcareInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #Medicaid #MedicareAdvantage

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