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“Cheque” Fraud: Not Only a US Problem

May 6, 2020

It is important to understand that while check fraud is a significant problem in the US, similar trends are occurring in Europe as well. In Europe, there was a shared view of paper checks as a payment vehicle on the road to the junkyard years ago — only to find out that it remains a popular payment method in many countries.

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All-Tech Gen Z…Digs Tellers?

May 5, 2020

When contemplating Gen Z — those people born between 1996-2015 — many people assume they are another iteration of Millennials (early 1980s to early 2000s). That means they are a digital-obsessed generation with no interest in, for instance, visiting a bank teller. It turns out that’s not the case. In a podcast interview with BAI…

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Healthcare Factoring vs. Business A/R Financing & Implications with COVID-19

May 4, 2020

COVID-19 has forced many hospitals and health systems to stop the elective procedures that make up the lion’s share of their revenue. This of course, has led to wide-spread short-term cash flow issues.

As their leadership seeks new ways to navigate cash flow challenges brought on by the pandemic, innovative organizations have stepped forward to offer new takes on traditional financial solutions. Collateral Velocity is a pioneering example, launching new, low-cost alternatives that give cash-strapped providers low-cost options in accelerating revenues.

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Coronavirus Payments Update: The Industry Responds

May 1, 2020

The world continues its effort to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. Governments have issued stay-at-home orders and have temporarily closed locations of nonessential businesses. PricewaterhouseCoopers recently released survey results that indicate pessimism among CFOs of healthcare organizations and other major companies regarding the impact COVID-19 will have on their bottom lines. As reported…

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Artificial Intelligence-as-a-Service (AIaaS) Market 2019-2023

April 30, 2020

Technavio, a leading global technology research and advisory company, has released a report indicating that the industry is poised to grow by USD 15.14 billion during 2019-2023, progressing at a CAGR of over 48% during the forecast period. Entitled Global Artificial Intelligence-as-a-Service (AIaaS) Market 2020-2024, a free sample of the report can be obtained via…

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Costco is Sending Freebies and Stimulus Checks?!! Nope – It’s a Scam

April 28, 2020

You get a text from Costco offering you stimulus checks or packages because you’re a loyal customer. Great news, right?

The old saying “If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably not true” comes to mind…

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It’s time for CHECK TRIVIA!

April 23, 2020

While the world adapts and deals with the COVID 19 crisis, we thought it would be a good idea to take some time to exercise our minds and share a check trivia quiz. This is not merely mental calisthenics, however. The first 10 entrants that can answer four or more questions correctly, we will send…

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Ex-Industry Colleague, Now Actor, Meets ‘Bad Actor’ in Check Fraud Drama

April 21, 2020

The negative impact of check fraud really hits home when it happens to you, a friend or relative. Unfortunately, as we see in the following drama, you don’t get the Hollywood ending if you’re unprepared.

A former colleague of ours, Eric Oliver, used to work for VSoft and Fiserv…

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Complexity Delays AI Convergence with Data Analytics: HIMSS Report

April 21, 2020

As healthcare organizations are learning how to best deploy AI solutions, many have struggled to mature, particularly around using AI scores in analytics. Why? Complexity of projects! Yet, the market is hungry for solutions.

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AI Will Optimize RCM: But How Quickly?

April 20, 2020

OrboNation readers are well aware of the value Artificial Intelligence has in Revenue Cycle Management. Still, as reported by RevCycleIntelligence.com, a recent Black Book survey of C-suite executives found less than half (44 percent) of healthcare organizations already use AI in some form or another. On the other hand, 88 percent anticipate widespread implementation within…

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