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By Michele D. Alexander | MDA Solutions LLC The Direct Answer HIPAA compliance for AI tools means that any artificial intelligence system touching protected health information (PHI) must meet the same legal and operational standards as any other covered technology — with additional governance requirements that most healthcare organizations are not yet prepared for. If an AI tool accesses, processes, summarizes, generates, or transmits PHI, it is subject to the HIPAA Privacy R

Healthcare AI, EHR access, and the new liability question By Michele D. Alexander — MDA Solutions LLC A vendor recently told me their product was compliant. Then, in the same conversation, they clarified that they didn’t really handle governance or Business Associate Agreements. That was the moment I had to stop the conversation. In healthcare, compliance and governance are not separate categories. If a tool touches protected health information, supports clinical decision-mak

Published by Michele D. Alexander | MDA Solutions LLC Let me start with the numbers. In the United States: 41 Black women die per 100,000 births 12 White women die per 100,000 births That is more than three times the risk. And this gap exists regardless of education, income, or access to care. I am a Black woman. I almost died in childbirth. This is not a policy position for me. This is personal. I cannot have any more children because of what happened. But I have a daughter.

Published by Michele D. Alexander | MDA Solutions LLC Last month, I had the privilege of joining Dr. Chrissy Huntley on the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) Podcast, alongside Dr. Sarah Hartzell and Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH. The episode is called "Public Health Is Everywhere," and that title is exactly right. If you've ever struggled to explain what public health actually does outside of an emergency, this conversation is worth your time. 🎧 Listen to Episode

Published by Michele D. Alexander | MDA Solutions LLC CMS just confirmed it: applications for the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model are due May 17, 2026. The voluntary 10-year program launches January 1, 2027. Most of the early discussions are focused on payment mechanics — benchmarking, population-based payments, and flexibility around preventive supports. All of which matters. But after 20+ years in healthcare operations, here's what I keep coming back to: The orga

As published in As healthcare organizations explore new technologies, many are also navigating a practical tension that tools designed to streamline care can sometimes introduce new steps into daily workflows and require thoughtful adoption by the professionals using them. At the heart of this challenge is a persistent misalignment between decision makers, technology vendors, and the clinicians and staff who deliver care. According to research, the healthcare sector is bracin

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare compliance can be a daunting task for organizations striving to provide top-notch care while adhering to regulations. This is where MDA Solutions LLC steps in, offering expert guidance and support to help healthcare entities streamline operations, boost compliance, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes. With a wealth of experience exceeding two decades, MDA Solutions LLC has honed its expertise in a wide array of services

In an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their workflows and improve...

Healthcare organizations today face numerous challenges when it comes to delivering quality patient care while keeping up with the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. MDA Solutions LLC, a leading consulting firm with over 20 years of expertise, has been helping healthcare organizations enhance patient care through their innovative healthcare performance improvement solutions. One of the key focus areas of MDA Solutions LLC is EMR project management, where they assist healt