One of the ways that Answers Media is different from other media sites is the sense of community. The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. We publish at least eight guest posts a week now, so in case you missed some, here are the top ten read and shared guest posts in the month of January. You can also read previous month’s Top Ten Lists. Thank you for contributing and reading.
Most Played Radio Episode in January
From FINN Voices host Erica Olenski talks with Dr. Owen Muir, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Radial, about how healthcare innovation is reshaping psychiatry and inspiring a more holistic form of care delivery. From rethinking the mind-body connection to fast-tracking evidence-based treatments, they explore what it takes to move beyond symptom management, and finally deliver real outcomes in mental health and beyond.
Most Read Thought Leader Posts in January
Alleviating the Costs of Billing Confusion: How Clear, Personalized Payments can Drive Patient Engagement and Collections
By Casey Williams, Senior Vice President of Engagement, Analytics and Payment Applications, RevSpring
LinkedIn: Casey Williams
LinkedIn: RevSpring
Amid constant change in the healthcare industry, providers and health systems continue to face the same challenge: helping patients navigate the finances in their care journey with compassion, while keeping the services they rely on sustainable. With financial pressure on both patients and providers, clear billing, convenient payment options, and smart follow-ups remain the fundamentals that drive patient finance. Continue reading…
Preparing for the HIPAA Security Rule Update: Why Stronger Mandates Are Necessary and Why Action Cannot Wait
By Russell Teague, CSSO, Fortified Health Security
LinkedIn: Russell Teague
LinkedIn: Fortified Health Security
Healthcare organizations are being urged to prepare for an update to the HIPAA Security Rule expected in the early part of this year. The proposed changes would require mandatory twice-annual vulnerability scanning, annual penetration testing, and formal verification of Business Associate security through expert analysis and certification. Continue reading…
Shadow IT: Healthcare’s $10 Billion Compliance Blind Spot
By Frank Zamani, President & CEO, Caspio
LinkedIn: Frank Zamani
LinkedIn: Caspio
A physician needed to share large imaging files with a specialist. The hospital’s file transfer system was too slow, so she used Dropbox instead. Three months later, a compliance audit revealed Protected Health Information for 2,400 patients had been stored on an unauthorized platform, no encryption, no access controls, no business associate agreement. The potential HIPAA penalties: up to $1.7 million. Continue reading…
When a Bug Becomes a Lawsuit: Software Liability in Clinical IT Systems
By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com
LinkedIn: Devin Partida
LinkedIn: ReHack Magazine
Software defects in clinical information technology (IT) systems present a growing legal risk. They can cause patient harm or data breaches, leading to lawsuits. What can health care and IT professionals do to manage this risk? Continue reading…
What CES 2026’s Digital Health Summit Revealed About Patient-Centered Design
By Daree Allen Nieves, Healthtech UX Content Designer and Strategist, Ree Writes, LLC
LinkedIn: Daree A.
I attended the CES 2026 Digital Health Summit in Las Vegas for the first time, and sharing the hard truths about why technically sound products keep failing in the real world for patients, caregivers, and patient advocacy organizations. If you’re building, buying, or implementing healthcare technology, these insights can help you close the gap between what you build and what your users actually need. Continue reading…
Kill the Clipboard: What It Will Take to Bring Usable Data to Patient Care
By Philip Wickline, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Zus Health
LinkedIn: Philip Wickline
LinkedIn: Zus Health
For all of the technological advancements that have unfolded in healthcare over the past several years, one relic of the past still seems to sum up today’s patient experience. The clipboard. It’s a potent symbol of just how much responsibility and redundancy healthcare providers continue to thrust onto patients when it comes to gathering and sharing data. Continue reading…
AI is Creating a New Darwinian Jobs Market Where the Super Employee is King
By Ivor Campbell, Chief Executive, Snedden Campbell
LinkedIn: Ivor Campbell
LinkedIn: Snedden Campbell Ltd
The arrival of ChatGPT as a mass consumer tool, available to anyone with a smartphone or a PC, in November 2023, heralded a new Armageddon scenario for the global employment market. The fear that machines would replace humans within months was quickly replaced with a new narrative that, far from making millions of people redundant, AI would be a jobs creator, enabling us all to be more productive. Continue reading…
Whole-Person Care Takes Center Stage in Rural Health Transformation
By Laura Young, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Converge Health
LinkedIn: Laura Young
LinkedIn: Converge Health
The recent establishment of the Office of Rural Health Transformation by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services marked a quiet but consequential shift in federal rural health policy. Combined with the release of state award amounts and project abstracts under the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, the message is clear: rural health transformation is no longer framed as a collection of pilots. It is being treated as an infrastructure challenge. Continue reading…
TEFCA Government Benefits Determination Implementation is Here!
By Jawanna Henry, Chris Muir, and Sean Fry, ASTP/ONC
LinkedIn: JaWanna Henry, MPH, MCHES
LinkedIn: Chris Muir
LinkedIn: ASTP/ONC
We all know what it’s like to get forms completed with all the right information (and to get it done quickly!), and patients seeking determinations on their eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance know this all too well. Patients and providers often spend significant time and resources retrieving, reviewing, copying, and transmitting relevant medical records. Continue reading…
Enhancing Clinical Trial Operations Through Technology-Driven Workflows and Data Harmonization
By Charles Castano, CTO, LabConnect
LinkedIn: Charles Castano
LinkedIn: LabConnect
Clinical trial logistics is undergoing a profound digital transformation, moving from traditional manual processes toward integrated, technology-driven management systems that enhance efficiency, data integrity, and speed. Historically, clinical trial logistics involved multiple disconnected steps prone to errors and delays, often relying heavily on paper documentation and disparate systems. Continue reading…
