# Professional Practice Models * **Definition:** Professional Practice Models (PPMs) are frameworks that guide the delivery of nursing and healthcare services, emphasizing the integration of evidence-based practice, professional autonomy, and collaborative care. They serve to enhance patient outcomes, support professional development, and foster a culture of accountability and quality within healthcare organizations. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Professional Practice Models ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Professional Practice Models**, for healthcare technology leaders * 628 news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**How one system boosted revenue through specialty pharmacy, 340B**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/fairview-health-james-hereford-specialty-pharmacy) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Understanding What Recent Court Action Means to 340B Reform**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/understanding-what-recent-court-action-means-to-340b-reform) | [[AJMC]] | | 5/9/2025 | [**Will commercial insurers 'fill the gap'? Health system execs focus on Medicaid**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/will-commercial-insurers-fill-the-gap-health-system-execs-focus-on-medicaid/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**LSPedia Awarded MMCAP Infuse National Contract for FDA DSCSA Compliance - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lspedia-awarded-mmcap-infuse-national-135300651.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**LSPedia Awarded MMCAP Infuse National Contract for FDA DSCSA Compliance**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lspedia-awarded-mmcap-infuse-national-contract-for-fda-dscsa-compliance-302385682.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/13/2025 | [**ClinicMind Welcomes Dr. Igor Sobol, MD, PhD, to Its Advisory Board to Advance Healthcare Technology Solutions**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/clinicmind-welcomes-dr-igor-sobol-md-phd-to-its-advisory-board-to-advance-healthcare-technology-solutions-302374766.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Testing AI with AI: Ensuring effective AI implementation in clinical practice**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-ai-effective-clinical.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Ambulatory EHR Market Size to Hit USD 9.27 Billion by 2032, Driven by Technological ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ambulatory-ehr-market-size-hit-144000665.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**CCLD: Initiating Coverage of a Differentiated Technology-Led Business Solutions Provider ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ccld-initiating-coverage-differentiated-technology-090800880.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/14/2025 | [**Anticoagulant Reversal Drugs Market to Grow by USD 1.27 Billion from 2025-2029, Driven by Rising Coagulation Disorders and AI-Redefined Market Landscape - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/anticoagulant-reversal-drugs-market-to-grow-by-usd-1-27-billion-from-2025-2029--driven-by-rising-coagulation-disorders-and-ai-redefined-market-landscape---technavio-302349090.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**ClinicMind Ranked #1 for Chiropractic EHR and Practice Management in Black Book ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/clinicmind-ranked-1-chiropractic-ehr-210000108.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**U.S. Ambulatory EHR Market Report 2024-2031 - Integration of AI and ML Technologies to Offer Growth Opportunities for Market Players - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106766092/en/U.S.-Ambulatory-EHR-Market-Report-2024-2031---Integration-of-AI-and-ML-Technologies-to-Offer-Growth-Opportunities-for-Market-Players---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**U.S. Ambulatory EHR Market Report 2024-2031 - Integration of AI and ML Technologies to Offer Growth Opportunities for Market Players - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106766092/en/U.S.-Ambulatory-EHR-Market-Report-2024-2031---Integration-of-AI-and-ML-Technologies-to-Offer-Growth-Opportunities-for-Market-Players---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/29/2024 | [**Dr. Eric Topol: Generative AI Studies Boast Promising Results, But Real-World Challenges Remain**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/12/generative-ai-llm-healthcare/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 12/22/2024 | [**New review discusses the expanding horizons of AI in medical sciences**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241220/New-review-discusses-the-expanding-horizons-of-AI-in-medical-sciences.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Malpractice in the Age of AI - Medscape**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/malpractice-age-ai-2024a1000mpd) | [[Medscape]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**U.S. Ambulatory EHR Market Analysis to 2031, Featuring Profiles of Greenway Health ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-ambulatory-ehr-market-analysis-165800616.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/1/2024 | [**Francisco Partners plans to buy medical software company AdvancedMD for $1.1B**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/francisco-partners-plans-buy-medical-software-company-advancedmd-11b) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 11/1/2024 | [**Francisco Partners plans to buy medical software company AdvancedMD for $1.1B**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/francisco-partners-plans-buy-medical-software-company-advancedmd-11b?itm_source=parsely-api) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 11/1/2024 | [**ReferralMD Named to AVIA Marketplace's 2024 Top Conversational AI Companies - PRWeb**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/referralmd-named-to-avia-marketplaces-2024-top-conversational-ai-companies-302293809.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Healthcare SaaS Market Revolution: Size, Share & Emerging Trends (2024 - 2031)**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/healthcare-saas-market-revolution-size-share-emerging-trends-fizpf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 6/29/2024 | [**Acquisition of CareJourney Extends Arcadia's Reach**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/finance-revenue-cycle/mergers-acquisitions/news/55092265/acquisition-of-carejourney-extends-arcadias-reach) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | | 7/6/2022 | [**Hospitals and for-profit PBMs are diverting billions in 340B savings from patients in need**](https://www.statnews.com/2022/07/07/for-profit-pbms-diverting-billions-340b-savings/) | [[STAT]] | | 8/19/2020 | [**If technology is to improve health equity, it won't happen by accident**](https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/if-technology-improve-health-equity-it-won-t-happen-accident) | [[AMA]] | | 1/20/2020 | [**How many patients should primary care physicians care for? Study finds it's hard to say**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/how-many-patients-should-primary-care-physicians-care-for-study-finds-it-s-hard-to-say) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **eClinicalWorks**: The largest ambulatory cloud EHR provider, known for its innovative RCM solutions that enhance operational efficiency and patient care outcomes. - **Francisco Partners**: A private equity firm acquiring AdvancedMD, focusing on enhancing healthcare technology capabilities and supporting growth in the sector. - **NextGen Healthcare**: A leading provider of healthcare technology solutions, committed to improving clinical quality and patient experiences through advanced data solutions. - **Nsight Health**: Specializes in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM), utilizing technology to improve patient outcomes. - **Rectangle Health**: A healthcare technology company that partners with dental practices to enhance patient care through customized membership plans. - **LOYALLT**: A platform that enables dental practices to create and manage flexible membership programs, reducing reliance on insurance. - **DocVilla**: Offers customizable cloud-based EHR software designed for multi-specialty medical practices. - **CareCloud**: Provides a suite of technology-enabled services including EHR and revenue cycle management aimed at optimizing healthcare operations. - **SIBIONICS**: Founded in 2015, SIBIONICS focuses on innovating personalized diabetes management solutions by integrating continuous glucose monitoring technology with patient-centered designs. - **Hippocratic AI**: A company that has partnered with Adtalem Global Education to create an educational curriculum aimed at training clinicians in the use of AI in healthcare. - **Velsera**: A company that has announced a strategic partnership with Diagnostic Longwood to enhance Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) solutions in the Iberian market. - **mediaire**: A company that has established AI solutions in over 350 hospitals and clinics in Europe, focusing on improving radiology workflows. - **OpenAI**: A leading AI research organization known for developing advanced AI models like GPT-4, which are being integrated into healthcare for clinical reasoning. - **Qure.ai**: A company specializing in AI algorithms for radiology, with multiple FDA-cleared products aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy. - **Arcadia**: A healthcare data platform company that recently acquired CareJourney to enhance value-based care through AI-powered analytics. - **Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)**: An organization that released guidelines on the ethical incorporation of AI into clinical practice. - **American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)**: An organization that provides updated guidelines for managing hepatitis B virus reactivation in patients undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. - **AvaSure**: Recognizes individuals and organizations improving patient safety and nursing experiences through virtual care. - **KeyCare**: Collaborates with healthcare providers to offer 24/7 virtual urgent care services. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **eClinicalWorks and Middletown Medical**: This partnership led to significant operational improvements and cost savings through the implementation of cloud EHR and RCM solutions. - **Veterinary Cooperative and Otto**: A strategic partnership aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for independent veterinary practices through advanced workflow management tools. - **Nsight Health and Physicians Choice Medical**: Collaboration to provide RPM and CCM services, enhancing patient care and streamlining chronic condition management. - **Rectangle Health and LOYALLT**: Strategic partnership to enhance dental practices' ability to offer customized in-house membership plans. - **Becker's Healthcare and UC San Diego**: Collaboration to identify leading health systems pioneering AI solutions for improved patient outcomes. - **Hippocratic AI and Adtalem Global Education**: This partnership aims to create a curriculum for training clinicians in AI applications in healthcare, emphasizing the integration of clinical knowledge and technology. - **Velsera and Diagnostic Longwood**: This strategic partnership aims to enhance NGS solutions in Spain and Portugal, providing local healthcare providers with comprehensive end-to-end solutions for analyzing genetic data. - **mediaire and university hospitals**: mediaire's partnerships with leading university hospitals are crucial for developing AI-powered diagnostic tools that enhance workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy. - **CHAI**: A coalition formed to create best practices in responsible health AI, bringing together diverse stakeholders from health systems and tech companies. - **McGill University**: Collaborated on developing an AI model for detecting metastatic brain cancer, showcasing the integration of AI in clinical settings. - **TVC and Peerlogic**: A strategic partnership to integrate AI-powered communication solutions into independent veterinary practices. - **WellSync and The Vitamin Shoppe**: Launch of Whole Health Rx, a telehealth service for weight management. - **LSPedia and U.S. government**: Secured contracts for FDA DSCSA compliance, enhancing pharmaceutical supply chain traceability. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Healthcare SaaS Market Growth**: Projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2024 to 2031, driven by the demand for cloud-based applications in healthcare. - **AI and Machine Learning Integration**: Emerging trends in healthcare technology focus on enhancing operational efficiency and patient engagement through AI-driven solutions. - **CheckinAsyst Recognition**: Awarded as Veradigm Connect's App of the Month for its effectiveness in streamlining patient workflows and enhancing the patient experience. - **Cloud-based EHR Solutions**: Increasing adoption due to flexibility, real-time monitoring, and lower implementation costs, particularly among small and medium-sized providers. - **Generative AI in Healthcare**: Emerging technology with applications in enhancing imaging technologies and predicting disease progression. - **Practice Management Solutions**: Growing demand for systems that streamline operations in ambulatory clinics, with NextGen Healthcare leading the market. - **AGP and DTx Summit**: The 2nd Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) & Digital Therapeutics (DTx) Summit Forum focused on advancements in diabetes management technology, including the establishment of an International Consortium for AGP & DTx R&D. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI is increasingly being integrated into healthcare technologies to enhance data usage in care coordination, improve diagnostic accuracy, and streamline clinical documentation. - **Ambient Clinical Documentation**: Emerging as a significant application, ambient clinical documentation technology aims to alleviate clinician burnout by reducing administrative burdens. - **AI in Clinical Reasoning**: AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4 are advancing clinical reasoning capabilities, potentially transforming healthcare delivery by acting as cognitive partners to clinicians. - **Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)**: Research indicates that implementing POCUS in early pregnancy care significantly improves patient outcomes and reduces emergency visits. - **Generative AI in Medical Education**: Studies show that large language models can perform comparably to medical trainees, indicating a shift in medical education and training. - **Decentralization in Healthcare**: Emerging as a key strategy to enhance operational efficiency and meet patient needs. - **OptimaAI Suite by R Systems**: A Generative AI suite designed to enhance enterprise adoption of AI for software development. - **ClinicMind EHR**: Recognized for addressing unique challenges faced by chiropractors through tailored solutions. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Value-Based Care Implementation**: Healthcare professionals express concerns about the need for reevaluation and reformulation of value-based payment systems to improve care delivery. - **Data Security and High Deployment Costs**: Challenges in the U.S. Ambulatory EHR market include concerns over data security and the costs associated with deploying new technologies. - **Data Security**: Concerns regarding data breaches affecting patient information, with a record number of breaches reported in 2023. - **Staff Shortages**: Healthcare leaders emphasize the need for automation to combat staff shortages, although skepticism remains about its effectiveness. - **Ethical AI Practices**: The necessity for ethical considerations in AI development and implementation to avoid reinforcing existing biases. - **AI Reliability in Clinical Practice**: Concerns exist regarding the reliability of AI tools in clinical settings, particularly with large language models that may not adhere to treatment guidelines. - **Malpractice Risks**: Physicians express concerns about malpractice risks associated with the rapid adoption of AI technologies in healthcare, highlighting the need for legal frameworks to adapt. - **Patient Safety**: The use of generative AI in healthcare raises concerns about patient safety and the technology's reliability, particularly regarding inaccuracies in AI-generated documentation. - **Ethical Considerations**: The integration of AI raises concerns about data ownership, privacy, and the potential for perpetuating healthcare disparities if not developed equitably. - **Regulatory Frameworks**: There is a pressing need for standardized governance frameworks to address the rapid development of AI technologies in healthcare. - **Skepticism Among Clinicians**: Despite advancements, there remains skepticism regarding the implementation of AI in clinical practice, particularly concerning its reliability and effectiveness. - **Drug Safety Concerns**: Ongoing issues related to the safety of anticoagulant reversal agents and the need for effective healthcare policies. - **Administrative Burdens**: Physicians report high levels of administrative work as a top concern, impacting their practice. - **Regulatory Frameworks for AI**: Current frameworks are inadequate for managing the unique challenges posed by generative AI in healthcare.