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Welcome to i3solutions’ blog. Our Subject Matter Experts and skilled Developers will share their thoughts on the latest technologies and how they can be used to advance your business objectives. Whether you are a fellow technology expert, or just in need of an expert on technology, we promise intelligent ideas, innovative insights, and integrated concepts to help get the conversation started.


  • top reasons why software development goes wrong

    The Top 6 Reasons Why Software Development Goes Wrong

    January 12, 2023
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    Custom Software Development
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    What are the reasons software development goes wrong? Well, there are actually many ways that the experience can be tricky, and unfortunately, a lot of these come down to poor planning and communication before development has even started. Any type of software development project or IT overhaul is a big deal for a business. It presents opportunities to completely revolutionize your operations and for some industries, it makes compliance possible.…
  • OWASP Framework

    How Do I Use the OWASP Framework to Create Secure Software Development?

    October 28, 2022
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    Security
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    The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is an online community that works to improve the security of software. The OWASP framework, used as guidance, can be effectively utilized for secure software development (DevOps), providing real-time insights that allow developers to map the risk of actual threats and comply with security mandates like the US’s Cybersecurity Executive Order.  Much like a set of training wheels, the OWASP framework is there…
  • digital transformation in healthcare

    The Rise of Digital Transformation in Healthcare

    July 7, 2022
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    Healthcare
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    We are in the midst of a digital transformation in healthcare. Changing needs, spurred on by the global pandemic, have prompted a massive technological transformation in the healthcare industry. This transformation is encouraging new ways of approaching challenges and driving innovative problem solving. The change has been lightning fast and we are forced to adapt quickly to how we live and interact every day. In every area of human life,…
  • Financial Assistance Policy

    Why a Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) is Critically Important!

    May 30, 2022
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    Healthcare
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    A healthcare facility’s Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) is designed to provide clear access to discounted or free care for those that need financial assistance to access vital healthcare. The policy is designed to both make patients aware of any assistance that they are entitled to receive and also to ensure a consistent quality of service and level of transparency across the sector. And becoming FAP compliant is vital for all…
  • healthcare fraud, waste and abuse

    Healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse (and How Technology Can Help)

    May 16, 2022
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    Healthcare
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    What is Healthcare Fraud, Waste & Abuse? Healthcare fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) costs the US medical market a significant amount every single year.  It is estimated to be in the region of $300 billion – a huge expense that not only impacts national medical resources but can also influence tax rates and other legislation that makes everyday life more expensive. With medical scams on the rise and breached medical…
  • healthcare revenue cycle management

    What Is Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management?

    May 3, 2022
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    Healthcare
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    Hospitals and other healthcare facilities have a primary focus of helping patients access medical care, but this care needs to include functions and processes that allow it to be funded sustainably, and that’s where healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) comes into play. Without suitable financial planning, facilities would struggle to maintain patient care and continue with day-to-day operations.  Revenue cycle management allows them to collect fees and keep up with…
  • What is a good faith estimate

    What Is A Good Faith Estimate & How Can Providers Be Prepared?

    April 5, 2022
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    Healthcare
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    What Is A Good Faith Estimate? The concept of a Good Faith Estimate (or GFE) was introduced alongside the No Surprises Act in early 2022. The estimate acts as notification of expected medical costs to those who are uninsured or choosing to pay for treatments separately from their medical insurance plan (self-pay patients). The legislation must be followed by all licensed healthcare providers and there are no specified exemptions for…
  • No Suprises Act

    The No Surprises Act – What is it and How Can You Be Prepared?

    March 7, 2022
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    Healthcare
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    What is the No Surprises Act? The No Surprises Act, in its most basic form, is federal protection for those with either individual or group healthcare plans. It is designed to protect them from surprise medical bills when using emergency services (and some non-emergency services.) The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that as many as one in every five insured adults had received surprise medical bills in the…
  • big data and predictive analytics

    Big Data and Predictive Analytics in Healthcare

    February 28, 2022
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    Healthcare
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    Understanding data helps people gain a better grasp of their surroundings, including what has transpired, why it occurred, where things are heading, and what defines a significant change.  Big Data and Predictive Analytics is a rising trend in Healthcare that gives providers and patients deeper insights into all aspects of the level of care being delivered and received. What is Big Data? Big Data refers to sets of information that…
  • Shared Vision

    Developing a Shared Vision with Your Customer Using Agile Modeling

    February 16, 2022
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    Agile Development, Technologies
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      Agile is big on collaboration with customers. Using tight feedback loops and active owner involvement, teams employ Agile to develop better software that meets customer needs and expectations.  The technicalities of engineering projects can often make it challenging to carry stakeholders along. That’s where Agile modeling comes in to help teams and clients develop a shared vision of the final product. Using various Agile modeling techniques, teams can express ideas…