Sohail Aslam

App Ecosystem across EHRs: Patient Care for Epic, Workflow for Athena? After Brendan Keeler posted about the new datasets from the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP), I got tagged and a few people DM'ed me to load these datasets to mimilabs. (Thanks Brendan! ;)) And yes, I loaded them. Now we have data on which hospital/provider uses which EHR, which hospitals are connected to HIE, and what kinds of apps are available in EHR marketplaces. To know more about these datasets, see Brendan's post (https://lnkd.in/eXbfn6va) — he outlined and explained it very well. I also wanted to take a look at the data, but a bit differently from what Brendan found. So here's what I did: I took the EHR app data and decided to look at the distribution of app categories across different EHRs. Since the category names weren't quite standardized, I did a bit of cleaning up. The chart shows the categories of available apps and where those apps are coming from. A few observations: - Epic has all sorts of categories. All possible categories are there. - The #1 category for Epic is Patient Care & Engagement. - The #1 category for athenahealth is Administrative and Workflow. - Since Epic has so many interesting app categories, #2 is misc. - Billing and Revenue, Documentation categories are important for Epic, Athena, as well as other platforms. I wonder if the large driver of Epic having so many patient care apps is due to its client base being hospitals? Doctor-preneurs see more of those needs, maybe? And Athena having more independent practices—they need more help on administrative and workflow to automate with limited resources? What are your thoughts? It's fascinating to see these app ecosystems vary so much across platforms!

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The Evolution of MS-DRG Complexity Factors: Examining CC/MCC Trends MS-DRG, which plays a central role in inpatient reimbursement, gets updated annually by CMS. As I download and analyze all the versions from the last 15 years at mimilabs, I've discovered some interesting patterns. One fascinating aspect of DRG is the CC and MCC (Major) designations - these characterize whether the patient had other comorbidities on top of the base DRG, often resulting in higher reimbursement rates. The chart below shows the number of unique ICD10 diagnosis codes assigned to CC (not MCC) per version. Interestingly, the universe of CC has been steadily expanding over the years. I wonder if this continuous expansion of CC designations has unintended consequences for inpatient reimbursements. Are hospitals seeing appropriate payment increases reflective of true clinical complexity, or could this trend potentially impact the healthcare system in unexpected ways? What are your thoughts on how these designations should be determined to ensure fair reimbursement that aligns with actual resource utilization?

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🚀 Exploring Lafiya Telehealth's SDK for Healthcare Innovations 🚀 If you are working in healthcare tech or exploring opportunities to build robust telehealth solutions, Lafiya Telehealth offers something valuable you should check out: the CarePointShop Software Development Kit (SDK). 💡 What’s Inside the SDK? The CarePointShop SDK provides a robust framework for developing telehealth applications seamlessly integrating with Lafiya’s telemedicine platform. Whether you’re creating for virtual consultations, digital health records, or patient management systems, this SDK opens up numerous possibilities for building customized healthcare solutions. 🔍 Why Get the SDK? Customizable Solutions: Build applications tailored to specific healthcare needs. Efficient Integration: Easily plug into Lafiya’s ecosystem for a seamless user experience. Save Time: Utilize pre-built features and templates that accelerate your development timeline. Innovative Telehealth Solutions: Craft virtual health experiences that improve patient engagement and accessibility. 🎯 How to Get Started: Visit https://lnkd.in/gEFVdwTS CarePointShop SDK for more details, to download the SDK, and to explore the extensive tools and features. Have you worked with healthcare SDKs before? Please share your thoughts on how they’ve impacted your development processes or reach out for collaboration opportunities! #Telehealth #HealthcareTech #Innovation #SDK #HealthTechDevelopment #CarePointShop Lafiya Telehealth

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Corinne Stroum of SCAN Health Plan talks about how adopting the lakehouse architecture helped them propel into providing GenAI solutions to provide healthcare coverage to Medicare beneficiaries across California, Arizona, Texas, and Nevada, serving over 285,000 members focussing on delivering integrated care to seniors and individuals with specific needs, emphasizing independence and personalized care. https://lnkd.in/g-unvvrp

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It’s finally here! The first episode of Leadership Rounds with Dr. Reena Pande The first episode of Reena Pande podcast under its new name - Leadership Rounds - will feature Neel Shah, Chief Medical Officer at Maven Clinic, discussing his fascinating journey from academic medicine to digital health leadership. In their candid conversation, they explore:  • The transition from clinical practice to entrepreneurship  • What it truly means to be a Chief Medical Officer in healthcare tech  • How clinicians can leverage their unique skills in business environments  • Finding your path when the "obvious" career trajectory doesn't feel right    "I think when you're trying to find your way, it's often hard to know if you're on the right path. But if you are compelled by trying to make healthcare better because the current state of healthcare makes you crazy mad, you're going to be on the right path." - Dr. Neel Shah 🎧 Listen to the full episode, now available wherever you get your podcasts, including: Apple: https://bit.ly/3SyXvVY Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Zkgx6i YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Fbvy3y

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mobileLIVE ​delivered hands-on AI education sessions tailored for healthcare professionals at Trillium Health Partners (THP)—led by our Founder & CEO, Jahan Ali. These interactive sessions—Demystifying AI & Generative AI in Healthcare—helped clinicians, technologists, and leaders explore: - Real-world use cases - Ethical AI and data privacy - Practical strategies for responsible AI adoption “AI is not just a tool—it’s a catalyst to reimagine care, streamline operations, and empower people,” said Jahan Ali. With live demos, rich discussions, and actionable insights, this initiative reflects THP’s bold commitment to future-ready care. “At Trillium Health Partners, we’re deeply committed to ensuring our teams are ready for the digital future,” said Shalu Bains, Chief Information and Analytics Officer at THP. “Working with industry leaders like mobileLIVE enables us to translate AI concepts into meaningful, practical benefits for our clinicians and staff—so we can deliver even better care for our patients and communities.” We’re grateful for the opportunity to support learning and innovation at THP through this educational session.  #AIAdoption #Healthcare #Digital #Innovation #EthicalAI #Dataprivacy

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How Ambient AI is Redefining Healthcare Physicians spend nearly 2 hours on documentation for every hour with patients. That is a burnout recipe. Ambient AI and voice agents automate notes and free clinicians to focus on care. ISHIR’s Enterprise AI service helps hospitals deploy HIPAA ready scalable solutions that cut documentation overload and protect margins. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g6RfK7aN #HealthcareInnovation #AmbientAI #VoiceAgents #HealthTech

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Forbes spotlighted our two new AI agents and how their impact will change the hiring game going forward. Our CEO, Iman Abuzeid, spoke with Jaime Catmull to discuss why healthcare became the testing ground for a different approach to hiring and how it could serve as a blueprint for every other industry. Her article dives into our AI voice agents and a bigger shift: from screening people out to helping people level up. Healthcare's hiring crisis forced innovation that other industries haven't considered yet. The early results are compelling, but the broader implications run much deeper. Read the full piece → [Link in comments]

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Most FHIR servers stop at just… being a FHIR server. Darena Solutions took a different route. In this video, I spoke with Pawan Jindal, MD, CEO of Darena Solutions | MeldRx, about how their platform goes beyond just FHIR APIs. They’ve built something called a Connected Workspace, a developer-friendly backend that: - Lets you start with FHIR in seconds - Handles non-FHIR data (like CCDA and HL7 v2) - Enables federated queries from Epic/Cerner - Supports consumer-mediated exchange - Comes with a built-in developer portal + Inferno test support They’re not trying to be the “FHIR-est” server. They’re solving real problems with healthcare data. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/eUmsZk3D

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We are excited to unveil Acintyo’s strategic roadmap for FY 2025-26, focused on accelerating innovation, deepening technology integration, and expanding across healthcare, Pharma Retail, and Health Tech sectors. With a clear mission to empower local ecosystems through scalable tech solutions, Acintyo is poised for national and global growth. Our plans include launching next-gen platforms, strengthening B2B and B2C networks, and driving impact through data-driven decisions — setting the stage for a transformative year ahead.

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What does it mean to have a startup identity? It signifies moving fast, using customer data and experiments to pivot towards value, and embracing innovation while challenging conventional wisdom. When S. Monica Soni, MD says Covered California has a startup ethos, she's not joking. Her team uses experiments and user research to shape every aspect of the program: “In our DNA is this idea of innovation. In-house, we have a research team that does randomized controlled trials. We're committed to hyper transparency. Almost all of our data is released. We stratify it by everything we can think of to really identify where there might be pockets of coverage that aren't there or outcomes that are suboptimal. And we do a lot of deep listening with consumers and with the community to help inform what we do.“ For nearly 2 million Californians, Covered California provides a critical lifeline, offering access to affordable health insurance and now basic needs support. Monica recently joined Claudia on The Other 80 to talk about the program’s important and expanding role in the California landscape. 🔊Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gXmR4rwR 🔊Or wherever you access podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eyjzAH68

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At HIMSS, I met Saamer Siddiqi M.D., CEO of LIVEMED Telehealth™ - and we didn’t talk tech. We talked about the truth. Here’s one: Telehealth adoption exploded. But meaningful outcomes? Not so much.  👉 The digital divide is widening. 👉 Maternal mortality is still a crisis in rural communities. 👉 Providers are overwhelmed by disconnected workflows. 👉 Reimbursement models remain a puzzle for most practices. Why? Because too many platforms are built around features, not outcomes. ✅ What we need: Seamless integration with EHRs and patient data. Engagement models for chronic and maternal care, not just urgent visits. Smart triaging + follow-up systems are baked into the platform. Human-centered UX that earns trust across diverse populations. I believe telehealth can be the bridge only if we start solving real operational pain, not checking tech boxes. If you're a healthcare leader tackling this, I’d love to hear your perspective—or brainstorm a better way forward. Justin Schreiber Michael Shope Ido Schoenberg Fay Rotenberg Abhi Pathak #HealthcareLeadership #TelehealthTransformation #MaternalHealthCrisis #HIMSS2025 #VirtualCareThatWorks

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