Pinnacle Health Informatics

01/12/2023

Are rural communities missing out on AI opportunities?

New research shows that small towns and rural areas have a lot to gain from access to AI technology. AI has the potential to improve life in the countryside when it’s able to reach its users. As this technology evolves, it could even be used to help solve some of the more elusive problems facing rural areas today, such as poverty and poor access to education.

AI can improve people's lives in both urban and rural areas. There are still challenges facing AI going mainstream—such as access to data and suitable training—but with innovation and awareness, these issues could be surmounted.

Check out the full article at https://go.nature.com/3G9rlLm.

01/11/2023

At Pinnacle Health Informatics, we believe in creating a culture of quality and excellence by empowering people to reach their full potential. Our goal is to create an environment where our team can thrive by helping improve healthcare outcomes with data-driven solutions.

The most important thing for us to hear is that data projects we have worked on helped improve patient care or made other improvements in their organizations.

Are you stuck on a data project and looking for a fresh pair of eyes? Schedule a free consultation with us to see how we can help you at https://bit.ly/3ClKMOW

01/09/2023

Are you looking to improve data literacy within your organization this year?

As data literacy permeates every aspect of our lives at an increasingly rapid rate, it becomes vital for us to understand its importance and the ways in which different types of data can be used to influence, enhance, and shape the future of healthcare.
Data projects, done well, will continue to improve patient outcomes and quality of life for decades to come, but only if organizations understand how to implement them correctly.

MedCity News shares the best practices healthcare organizations can use to cultivate data literacy among their workforce and ensure they can make informed decisions based on information. Read the full article at https://bit.ly/3G8F9G0.

Healthcare organizations must ensure they have a data-literate workforce that is confident in using the data and is empowered in using it to make decisions. Here are some best practices that hospitals can implement to better empower their employees to make data-driven decisions.

01/06/2023

What are the predicted trends for the healthcare industry for 2023? 🤔

This article, shared by MedCity News, highlights three major predicted trends that will reshape healthcare delivery in 2023 as expected by the research company Forester.

The key trends include expanding retail clinics, limited access to care for rural citizens, and overall growth of technology-enabled care delivery models.

To prepare for these upcoming trends, healthcare leaders must continue innovating and leveraging new technologies to maximize patient convenience and affordability.

For more on this, check out the full article at https://bit.ly/3hN5ekv.

Consumer research firm Forrester recently predicted major trends that would shape healthcare in 2023. Healthcare stakeholders should prepare for key changes, such as care becoming even more inaccessible for rural patients and additional retail entrants into the clinic space.

01/04/2023

Shawn Fraser is the founder of Pinnacle Health Informatics and has been in the behavioral health field for over 20 years.

Throughout his career, Shawn has had the opportunity to help many organizations overcome common challenges in behavioral health through a better understanding of their data and related analytics.

Through this empowerment, behavioral health organizations can enhance their patient services, reduce attrition and increase the propensity for positive outcomes. Shawn's passion for helping others succeed continues to drive his work.

In this week’s blog post, you will learn more about Shawn Frasier's work as a behavioral health professional and what he has learned during his 20+ years in the industry. Read the full article at https://bit.ly/3FFT70Q.

Shawn Frasier is the founder of Pinnacle Health Informatics and has been in the behavioral health field since 1998. He enjoys helping organizations unlock their data and better serve their patients. In his free time, he likes being active, traveling, learning new things, being with his family, and m...

08/17/2022

Does spending time outside help reduce anxiety and depression in children?

This article from Science Daily presents research that found that children who spent more time playing adventurously were less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression, and recorded higher levels of happiness during the first Covid-19 lockdown.

Check out the full article at https://bit.ly/3ozo1zE

Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research.

08/15/2022

Pinnacle's Power BI application is designed to ensure your behavioral health agency obtains the full value of your data by providing an environment that empowers your staff to leverage its true power.
In our latest blog post, we are analyzing the features and benefits of Power BI, and sharing why we feel confident that Power BI is the way forward for healthcare IT.

Read our latest blog post, "How to Use Power BI for Your Healthcare Data," for a comprehensive look at how Power BI can improve your business.

Check out the full article at https://bit.ly/3bg85iU

What is Power BI? Power Business Intelligence (BI) is an interactive data visualization software developed by Microsoft that focuses on business intelligence. The program is a collection of software services, apps, and connectors that allow businesses to collect and analyze data by transforming it i...

07/13/2022

Did you miss our May webinar with Jordan Morrow?

You can watch our recorded session at https://bit.ly/3Okqf16.

Watch out for more upcoming webinars. And make sure to sign up for our email newsletter to get exclusive access and join us LIVE.

Data Literacy is the key to unlocking the value of your electronic information. Many organizations have oceans of data and tools to visualize and present the...

07/12/2022

Healthcare leaders are meeting the challenges of providing care in a changing world.

With a new sense of urgency, they are embracing the digital transformation to advance their organizations and make stellar care more accessible and affordable for all.
In addition, leveraging advancements in technology and data analytics will play a pivotal role in meeting these industry goals.

The article from Healthcare IT News advises on how health organizations can prepare for these changes, but most importantly, it encourages them to innovate and be aware of the challenging times ahead.

Read the full details of the article at https://bit.ly/3QTQHR5.

Health system execs are updating strategies to meet new imperatives, Philips' new Future Health Index 2022 report shows. Their priorities: expanding digital transformation, managing a human capital crisis and closing the equity gap.

07/07/2022

At Pinnacle, we specialize in providing complete, top-to-bottom solutions for data, analytics, and reporting- all personalized to fit your organization. We work closely with our clients to ensure that our projects are successful over the long term.

We help you define your goals and targets, and provide you and your team training to ensure proficiency in our products.

Learn more about this collaborative process in our latest blog post, at https://bit.ly/3HSNXz5.

The Pinnacle Data Warehouse is unlike any other data warehouse on the market. While other organizations may describe themselves as ‘Business and Analytical Platforms,’ only Pinnacle provides a complete, top-to-bottom solution for data, analytics, and reporting that is personalized to your organi...

07/06/2022

Across the globe stress, anxiety, and depression rates rose significantly during the middle of the COVID-19 . It’s important to remember that mental health issues affect every segment of society, regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status.

Mental health shouldn’t be ignored and it’s important that all of us make taking care of our mental health a priority.

This article from Medical News Today highlights the scope and severity of mental health problems worldwide as a result of the pandemic.
Read the full details at https://bit.ly/3QaEx5V.

Has your practice seen a rise in people seeking help after the ?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health around the world, and what can we do about it? Our Special Feature delves into these issues.