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Healthcare

Healthcare Paradigm Shift: Emphasis on Outpatient Care

Over the last several years there has been an increase in the number of outpatient visits at hospitals throughout the U.S. Outpatient services encompass medical procedures (minor surgeries and chemotherapy) and diagnostics (MRI, CT, and lab tests) performed in a medical center that doesn’t require a patient to stay overnight. The American Hospital Association (AHA) […]

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Cloud Computing Insurance Media / Internet

New Technologies in the Insurance Landscape (Part 3 – Cloud)

The cloud – which refers to storing, managing, and processing data via a network of remote servers instead of locally on a server or personal computer – is quickly becoming a critical source for innovation. Without a robust cloud strategy, an organization’s pace and breadth of innovation is likely to be hampered.  Here are five […]

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AI / Big Data

Artificial Intelligence – Utopian Dreams and Existential Risks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Stanford Professor Andrew Ng has stated that “AI is the new electricity”.[1]  In other words, it is a technology that has the potential to completely transform every major industry.  Similarly, Executive Chairman of Alphabet Eric Schmidt has declared that “we are in the process […]