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?? What did you take away from AHIMA24? Here are must-know insights on medical coding from the conference, courtesy of AKASA Managing Director Justin Barlow.

?? “???????????????? ???? ?????? ????????????”??? This week, the AKASA team hosted a discussion for executives at the?Becker's Healthcare?CEO + CFO Roundtable. To demonstrate the capabilities of generative AI technology, they used ChatGPT to write a heavy metal song about healthcare CFOs. We hope you love it as much as the attendees did! (Verse 1) In the halls of hospitals, the numbers roar, The chaos brews, the costs soar, A maze of rules, an endless game, But the CFO rides to tame the flame! With spreadsheets sharp, a blade of steel, He fights through codes, he makes the deal, With every charge and every fee, He’s the hero of the economy! (Chorus) Guardian of the Ledger, the healer of the cost, Standing strong in the tempest, where others would be lost! He faces the future with a data-powered eye, In the shifting paradigms, he’ll ride till he dies! (Verse 2) From manual work to AI’s grace, A brave new world we all must face, Automation’s here, the robots grind, But the CFO won’t be left behind. He leads the charge through the digital storm, Defending balance sheets, transforming norms He’s the last line between red and green, In the shadows, he reigns unseen. (Chorus) Guardian of the Ledger, the healer of the cost, Standing strong in the tempest, where others would be lost! He faces the future with a data-powered eye, In the shifting paradigms, he’ll ride till he dies! (Bridge - Guitar Solo) (Screaming guitar riff, echoing the CFO’s journey through the data labyrinth) (The CFO’s laser focus cuts through a storm of riffs and digital beats) (Verse 3) Now the tables turn, the systems change, With AI’s help, we can rearrange, Efficiency rises, and errors fade, The CFO’s vision, a future made. From revenue to patient care, Through every shift, he’s always there, A healthcare hero, bold and true, He fights for all—the team and you! (Chorus - Extended) Guardian of the Ledger, the healer of the cost, Standing strong in the tempest, where others would be lost! The CFO, our titan, both cunning and wise, Through the shifting paradigms, he’ll forever rise! (Outro) Guardian of the Ledger… Forever… brave… In the battle of healthcare, the ledger he’ll save! Libby Monette Amy Raymond Benjamin Beadle-Ryby Rick Tillar Christian Carlson Justin Barlow Cory Costley Kelly Leo

We love connecting with industry leaders and sharing how generative AI can help teams. Thanks,?Becker's Healthcare,?for hosting yet another great CEO + CFO Roundtable. ?? And thanks to the many executives who attended our session. We enjoyed chatting with you.

?? One of the best parts of AKASA in-person get-togethers is celebrating our colleagues. At our recent company event in San Diego, we presented the??????????? ???????????? ????????????. ?? They're given to the employees who best represent the four core beliefs and behaviors at AKASA. Congratulations to all of the winners. We're so lucky to work with you. ?? For Empower Health Systems: Wynne Campbell Eng and Mindy Harris, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CPC, CPMA, CRC ?? For Innovate for Impact: Joshua Fedder, PhD, Joshua Shapiro, and Lucas Wiman ?? For Win or Learn, Quickly: Armaghan Behlum and Andy Palmer ?? For In This Together: Sara Hadidi and Bryan Mason ????????????????????????????????????????????????????

What was your favorite session at AHIMA24? One of the most well-attended was on coding and generative AI by industry veteran Mindy Harris, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CPC, CPMA, CRC. She walked attendees through: ? What generative AI (GenAI) is how it can be used in the revenue cycle ? What leading health systems think about GenAI ? How to reskill and upskill coding staff so they can best make use of this innovative new technology Check out this recap of what she discussed ?? https://lnkd.in/e7R3RdCF

?? We're gearing up for Becker's Healthcare's CEO + CFO Roundtable! ?? AKASA is heading to Chicago from November 11–14 for Becker’s 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, and we can't wait to talk about how generative AI is shaking up the revenue cycle game for leading health systems.?? If you're attending, let's connect! We'd love to show you how GenAI can help unlock new revenue opportunities and drive serious efficiency in your organization. ?? Want to see the latest innovations coming from our team? Grab some time on the calendar during the conference: https://lnkd.in/efzV8TV6 #BeckersCEOCFO

?? "We’ve arrived at a rare frontier moment for healthcare today. LLMs have created key leverage points to chip away at some of the industry’s biggest logjams." "Healthcare, an industry steeped in risk aversion, has historically been highly resistant to change. For good reason. The consequences of getting it wrong are severe in human terms, unlike in other sectors where rapid experimentation might be tolerated (or preferred). What makes this moment in history different? An ability to ingest, understand, and link fragmented structured and unstructured data with AI. Software can now tackle operationally intensive and detail oriented tasks across critical healthcare processes: documentation, coding, billing, data management and more, and start automating larger chunks of bottlenecked workflows." Want to know more about why Costanoa Ventures is so excited about this new technology? And why they're investing in companies like AKASA? Read the full article ??

?? That's a wrap on AHIMA 24 and Salt Lake City! ?? ?? It was fantastic connecting with so many passionate leaders and professionals in healthcare, each dedicated to improving the future of coding and health information management. ?? Hearing about your unique challenges, goals, and visions made the event truly inspiring. ?? Thank you to everyone who attended our session and stopped by our booth to chat, learn, and envision what’s possible with generative AI. ?? See you next year in Minnesota! #AHIMA24 Amy Raymond Mindy Harris, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CPC, CPMA, CRC Cory Costley Rick Tillar Christian Carlson Justin Barlow Atticus Lynch Kelly Leo Diem A. Bui, MBA Libby Monette

?? What can generative AI do for revenue cycle teams? Help! ?? Noel Juaire, vice president of patient financial services at Stanford Health Care, and Cory Costley, chief product officer at AKASA, recently participated in a Becker's Healthcare fireside chat on GenAI. ?? Watch what they have to say about this innovative new technology, how they're using it, and why it's so beneficial for RCM. The link to the full webinar is in the chat. ??

What can generative AI do for medical coding? Susan Morse of HIMSS Healthcare Finance News chatted with Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO of AKASA, to find out. Link to the full interview in the comments??