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 May. You can also read previous month’s Top Ten Lists. Thank you for contributing and reading.
Most Played Radio Episode in May
From Talking the Walk, host Tom Testa sits down with Kelly Gibbons, a client success advisor with Practicing Excellence to discuss the versatility of nursing careers. Kelly shares her 26-year nursing career journey, which spanned from bedside care to leadership roles in patient experience and education.
Most Read Thought Leader Posts in May
Coding Automation Transformed: Human Judgment Meets AI Precision
By Suhas Nair, Executive Director of Product Management, AGS Health
LinkedIn: Suhas Nair
LinkedIn: AGS Health
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping healthcare and medical coding, addressing everything from coder shortages and compliance obligations to financial pressures. In particular, health systems are turning to autonomous coding technologies to boost efficiency and cut administrative costs. Continue reading…
Healthy Communities Start with Local Hospitals: Provider Voices from the TruBridge National Client Conference 2026
By Sarah Harper, Account Supervisor, FINN Partners
LinkedIn: Sarah Harper
LinkedIn: FINN Partners
“We’re small, but we think big,” said Stacy Taylor, CFO at Nemaha County Hospital. That sentiment echoed throughout the TruBridge National Client Conference (NCC), where rural health executives, clinicians, and IT experts shared stories of creativity and adaptability as they work to sustain the wellbeing of their communities. Each conversation and session demonstrated that local hospitals are more than places of clinical care; they are community hubs, resource centers, and gathering spaces. Continue reading…
Hybrid Care 2.0: How AI-Powered Telehealth and Predictive Analytics Are Redefining Medicine
By Thomas Kluz, Managing Director, Niterra Ventures
LinkedIn: Thomas K
LinkedIn: Niterra Ventures
The future of healthcare is no longer just in hospitals or on screens, but in-between. Starting in 2026, a hybrid model is evolving to become the primary method of care delivery. Hybrid Care 2.0 integrates AI-powered telehealth, continuous remote monitoring, smart triage, and predictive analytics into a responsive, patient-centered experience that meets people where they are. Continue reading…
How Behavioral Health Facilities Can Stabilize and Strengthen Their Revenue Cycle
By Louis Devaleix, COO, Dazos
LinkedIn: Louis Devaleix
LinkedIn: Dazos
My business partner and I operated a multi-state behavioral health organization with 10 facilities across five states. We struggled with the lack of accountability and transparency in our operations, feeling as though we were running our business blindly. Ultimately, we realized the tools we needed didn’t exist. With our expertise in software development and behavioral health operations, we created our own technology and approach to marketing and revenue recovery. Continue reading…
How Responsible AI Can Give Retail Pharmacists Their Mission Back
By Garry Marshall, Senior Director of Pharmacy Strategy, Wolters Kluwer Health
LinkedIn: Garry Marshall
LinkedIn: Wolters Kluwer Health
Speak to most retail pharmacists, and you will likely hear about how incredibly difficult the job is right now. However, many pharmacy leaders are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential solution. And they are correct in doing so. Implemented correctly and responsibly, AI can finally give pharmacists their time back and improve job satisfaction by bringing them back to the mission they once had of helping patients. Continue reading…
Establishing Data Governance Guardrails for AI Training in Healthcare
By Zac Amos, Features Editor, ReHack
LinkedIn: Zachary Amos
LinkedIn: ReHack Magazine
Automation has supported unprecedented operational efficiency in the healthcare industry. Yet, it has also brought a unique set of challenges. With the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) constantly evolving to address new technologies and the privacy concerns they raise, achieving absolute compliance can often feel like a moving target without the right guardrails. Continue reading…
Why Clean Claims Still Fail: The Operational Gaps Technology Alone Can’t Close
By Hasnain Ali, Healthcare Revenue Cycle Specialist, Global Tech Billing
LinkedIn: Hasnain Ali
LinkedIn: Global Tech Billing LLC
Healthcare organizations have made significant investments in digital infrastructure, electronic health records, automated claim scrubbing tools, and analytics platforms designed to improve financial performance. Yet despite these advancements, denial rates, delayed reimbursements, and avoidable rework remain common across both independent practices and large health systems. Continue reading…
The Failure of the ‘Usual Suspects’ Approach to Life Science Recruitment
By Ivor Campbell, Chief Executive, Snedden Campbell
LinkedIn: Ivor Campbell
LinkedIn: Snedden Campbell Ltd
One of the most successful films from the 1990s was the Usual Suspects, a crime thriller that introduced the world to Keyser Söze, one of cinema’s most iconic characters. Both crime lord Söze and the inspiration for the film, a line from the police chief played by Claude Rains in the film noir classic Casablanca, have become synonymous with the futility of unquestioning reliance on blind orthodoxy. Continue reading…
Why AI-Assisted Prior Authorization Is No Longer Optional for Health Systems
By Deepak Kumar, Senior Marketing Manager, Chasing Illusions Studio
LinkedIn: Deepak Kumar
LinkedIn: Chasing Illusions Studio Pvt Ltd
Every physician knows the frustration. A patient needs a medication or procedure. The clinical case is clear. But before care can begin, someone on staff must navigate a phone tree, fax a form, wait days for a response, and then, far too often, start the process over after a denial. Prior authorization (PA) was designed as a cost-control tool. In practice, it has become one of the biggest friction points in American healthcare delivery. Continue reading…
Healthcare’s $29 Billion Blind Spot: Why Inventory Visibility Is a Finance Problem
By Ryan Rotar, VP of Healthcare Market Strategy, Tecsys
LinkedIn: Ryan Rotar
LinkedIn: Tecsys Inc.
Healthcare finance leaders are entering 2026 with a clear mandate to stabilize operations, protect margins and rebuild resilience. That “reset year” mindset is showing up across executive teams, with many leaders signaling a shift from crisis response to structural improvement. But one obstacle still holds many systems back: inventory, especially high-value supplies and medications, remains difficult to see clearly across the enterprise. Continue reading…
